With a rise in workplace-related stress, illnesses and mental health issues, 52% of working adults in the travel, transport and logistics industry believe that businesses are not doing enough to support the physical and mental wellbeing of their employees, according to a new study.
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.
Logility University introduces courses to help accelerate supply chain optimisation and retail planning improvement
Apr 18, 2018
Logility, Inc., provider of collaborative supply chain optimisation and advanced retail planning solutions, has announced the opening of Logility University, an education programme designed to deliver robust product-specific curriculum to customers and partners.
Inter Cars strengthens its presence in Europe with successful digital transformation
Apr 18, 2018
Inter Cars SA, the second largest distributor of automotive parts in Europe, has launched a unified B2B e-commerce system to speed up its expansion in Europe.
'Amazon effect' will grow as retail challenges increase, says Blue Yonder
Apr 18, 2018
With the retail market reeling from the latest round of profit warnings and administrations in the sector, many retailers will be looking towards innovation in order to ride out challenging times.
Brother UK launches label printers for resellers to tap into e-retail growth
Apr 18, 2018
Business technology solutions provider Brother UK has launched two new label printers to help resellers support retail businesses in improving efficiency and productivity, as ecommerce demand grows.
Syncron Service Cloud launched to help manufacturers to maximise product uptime and deliver exceptional after-sales service
Apr 18, 2018
Syncron has introduced the Syncron Service Cloud, including several major updates to its core service parts inventory and price management solutions.
TalkTalk Business boosts FTTP performance with G.Fast
Apr 18, 2018
TalkTalk Business is further enhancing its connectivity portfolio by entering a trial for G.fast through its Wholesale and Partner customers.
Paysafe to acquire iPayment
Apr 18, 2018
Global payments provider Paysafe has agreed to acquire iPayment Holdings, Inc. ('iPayment'), a US-based provider of payment and processing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB).
Visit Star Micronics at Hostelco 2018 for a wide range of traditional and tablet POS solutions
Apr 18, 2018
At Hostelco 2018 (16 - 19 April 2018, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona), international POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics will be exhibiting its ever expanding range of traditional and Tablet POS countertop and mobile printing solutions that respond to today's rapidly evolving hospitality sector.
New 4flow vista release features 3D planning tool
Apr 18, 2018
4flow vista, the integrated standard software for supply chain design and transportation planning, has been introduced for companies looking for ways to optimise costs when loading all kinds of less than truckload (LTL) freight.
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.
