SML RFID, the provider of encoded RFID tags, has become a member of Auburn University's RFID Centre and taken a seat on its board of advisors.
Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain articles
Manufacturing and Supply Chain IT articles comprising case studies, product information, opinion articles, reports, new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community. These articles are about specific industry IT solutions and topics relating to how improvements and efficiency gains can be made by the use of information technology within supply chain applications. All topics are covered in these articles which include ERP/MRP, Manufacturing Software, Advanced Planning, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management Software, Automatic Identification/Datacapture, Voice-Directed Warehousing, Printing & Labelling, Transport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.
Intelligent Telematics introduces connected multi-camera solution at CV Show 2018
Feb 27, 2018
Intelligent Telematics, provider of connected vehicle cameras to the fleet, road transport and insurance sectors, will be launching a 3G multi-camera system at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2018 (24 to 26 April, NEC Birmingham).
Colleen Langevin becomes new Chief Marketing Officer for Epicor
Feb 27, 2018
Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has appointed transformational technology marketing leader Colleen Langevin as the Chief Marketing Officer reporting directly to Epicor CEO Steve Murphy.
MiX Telematics helps the Post Office deliver more safely
Feb 27, 2018
MiX Telematics (Europe) has once again been selected as the Post Office's preferred telematics supplier and is now in the process of a nationwide upgrade of 265 cash-in-transit vans and mobile Post Offices as the Post Office migrates from its existing MiX Datatrak solution to MiX Fleet Manager.
VADO sources TouchPath warehouse management system to support growth
Feb 27, 2018
International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath is to implement its 'TouchWMS' warehouse management system for bathroom fittings company VADO, which exports to 60 countries and is a member of the publicly listed, £271.2 million turnover*, 1,700-employee Norcros PLC group of companies.
Over a third of small businesses have not yet started preparing for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation – FSB research
Feb 27, 2018
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) research shows that over a third (33%) of small businesses have not yet started preparing for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) while a further third (35%) are only in the early stages of preparations.
Harting to demonstrate range of automation solutions at Smart Industry Expo
Feb 27, 2018
At Smart Industry Expo (NEC, Birmingham, 10-12 April 2018), Harting will demonstrate its range of automation solutions for improving the efficiency of manufacturing logistic processes based on the concepts of Integrated Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) (Stand S244).
U-Freight supports TAPA’s supply chain security efforts
Feb 27, 2018
The news that cargo thefts at unsecured locations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region accounted for 173 or 85.1 percent of incidents reported in November 2017, is further evidence of the need for diligence in supply chain security, says international freight forwarding and logistics company, U-Freight.
Technology enables new business opportunities
Feb 27, 2018
Royal Wholesale Electric is a distributor based in Salt Lake City, Utah, specialising in electrical components for use in automation and industrial applications.
Exide technologies centralises supply chain operations with BluJay Transportation Management
Feb 27, 2018
BluJay Solutions, provider of supply chain software and services powered by the world's first Global Trade Network, has announced that Exide Technologies has implemented its Transportation Management software.
Logistics Information Technology News (LogisticsIT.com)
Logistics information technology (LIT) is the use of information technology (IT) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics operations. LIT encompasses a wide range of technologies, including:
- Barcoding and electronic data interchange (EDI): These technologies are used to automate the exchange of data between different parts of the supply chain.
- Warehouse management systems (WMS): These systems are used to track inventory levels, manage orders, and optimize the flow of goods in and out of warehouses.
- Transportation management systems (TMS): These systems are used to plan and track shipments, manage carriers, and optimize routes.
- Fleet management systems (FMS): These systems are used to track and monitor vehicles, manage fuel consumption, and improve driver safety.
- Geospatial technologies: These technologies are used to track the location of goods in real time and optimize delivery routes.
- Artificial intelligence (AI): AI is being used in logistics to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and optimize operations.
LIT can help logistics organizations to improve their performance in a number of ways, including:
- Increased efficiency: LIT can help to automate tasks, streamline processes, and improve communication between different parts of the supply chain. This can lead to significant reductions in costs and improved efficiency.
- Improved visibility: LIT can help to track the location of goods in real time and provide visibility into the entire supply chain. This can help to identify and resolve problems more quickly and improve customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced decision-making: LIT can help to provide decision-makers with real-time data and insights. This can help them to make better decisions about things like inventory levels, shipping routes, and pricing.
