Manufacturers are being urged to help boost the UK's productivity performance and get manufacturing productivity growth back on trend by taking part in a major work programme being carried out by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation which will feed into the Autumn Budget Statement.
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.
Seegrid expands Supervisor fleet management software with new features
Apr 10, 2018
Seegrid has expanded its fleet management software, Seegrid Supervisor. With the addition of three new features–Queues, Barcode Scanner support, and Caution Tape–Seegrid increases overall material movement efficiency and builds on its commitment to transition customers towards automated, data-driven environments.
Wolseley collaborates with Hitachi Consulting in supply chain transformation project
Apr 10, 2018
Hitachi Consulting, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd and provider of consulting-led solutions and services, has entered into a new relationship with Wolseley UK, the UK plumbing, heating and cooling trade specialist, and part of Ferguson plc, the worldwide distributor of plumbing and heating products.
The John Lewis Partnership creates new cloud-based business archive with Preservica
Apr 10, 2018
The John Lewis Partnership, one of the UK's leading retail businesses, has selected digital preservation specialist Preservica to build a secure cloud-based business archive.
Sharps Bedrooms delivers with Maxoptra Automation
Apr 10, 2018
Since introducing a new technology to automate the routing and scheduling of its delivery fleet, Sharps Bedrooms has realised around 600 man hour savings and significantly reduced the need for third party transport contractors, saving £12,000 a year.
Britain's business networks prepare for hyper-speed
Apr 10, 2018
TalkTalk Business is further enhancing its connectivity portfolio by entering a trial for G.fast through its Wholesale and Partner customers.
Cargo Chief launches C4 to help 3PLs find carrier capacity
Apr 10, 2018
Cargo Chief has launched its new C4 carrier integration platform to help 3PLs digitally match freight loads for their shipper customers to hidden capacity found within that 3PL's carrier network.
Europa gears up the next generation for career success
Apr 10, 2018
UK logistics providers, Europa Worldwide Group, gave over 200 students a taste of real working life recently, as members of the team took part in a 'mock interview' day at a London secondary school, close to its Heathrow branch.
Creative thinking essential for T&L upscaling
Apr 10, 2018
By Andrew Galliers, senior manager and transport and logistics expert at accountancy firm, Menzies LLP.
The transport and logistics sector is facing a tricky problem - how to balance rocketing consumer demand for goods, delivered increasingly quickly, with challenges posed by Brexit and increasing competition.
Indigo appoints new Group CEO and expands leadership team
Apr 10, 2018
Indigo Software has announced that former COO, Darren Baxter, has been appointed as the company's new Group CEO, to lead a newly expanded executive team following the recent appointment of Tony Sweeney as Non-Executive Chairman.
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.
