Colt Technology Services and PCCW Global, the international operating division of HKT, have collaborated with Clear, a blockchain start-up company, to demonstrate that inter-carrier settlement times can be reduced from hours to minutes by blockchain technology.
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.
Colt and PCCW global demonstrate speedy payment settlements using blockchain technology
Mar 14, 2018
Digital transformation is being held back by legacy technology, warns TmaxSoft
Mar 14, 2018
Research from the Cloud Industry Forum finds that 9 in 10 businesses see legacy technology as a barrier to digital transformation
Omnichannel, mobile, marketing and more at IRX and EDX 2018
Mar 14, 2018
IRX and EDX 2018 are just around the corner. Visit the shows from 21-22 March at the NEC Birmingham for two days of thought-provoking discussion, events and content on the hottest retail topics.
Facebook's trip consideration objective: What you need to know
Mar 14, 2018
By Declan Kennedy, CEO, StitcherAds.
Facebook has announced that its ad platform will now offer an optimisation option called Trip Consideration, which will target users who are in the early stages of considering a trip.
New version of ISO 14024 on ecolabelling just published
Mar 14, 2018
Consumers have high concerns about what they buy and environmental labels and declarations can help them identify those products or services proven "environmentally preferable".
Brother UK hosts event for prospective apprentices
Mar 14, 2018
Brother UK has held an event for up to 50 students from local schools across Tameside to inform them all about apprenticeships.
CeMAT 2018: Future technologies in intralogistics
Mar 14, 2018
The VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association and the VDMA Software and Digitalization Association support the forum program at CeMAT 2018.
Toshiba announces Windows 10-based Assisted Reality smart glasses for enterprise audience
Mar 14, 2018
Toshiba has announced dynaEdge DE-100, a new high-performance Windows 10-based mobile edge computing device, alongside the companion Assisted Reality AR100 Viewer smart glasses.
Delivery Hero selects NewVoiceMedia as contact centre partner to transform global customer experience
Mar 14, 2018
NewVoiceMedia, provider of cloud contact centre and inside sales technology, has announced that Berlin-based food-delivery service, Delivery Hero AG, has selected its platform to transform its global customer experience.
IoT is a leading force in helping the transport and logistics sector to drive down its carbon footprint, finds Inmarsat
Mar 14, 2018
The Internet of Things (IoT) will play a pivotal role in enabling the transport and logistics sector to reduce its carbon footprint and minimise any negative impact on the environment.
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.
