The integrated logistics software 4flow vista for transportation planning and optimisation enables cost reduction, visibility and automation and strengthens the portfolio of the Alpega Group from now on.
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.
Videojet launches its latest Thermal Transfer Overprinter, with built-in code assurance capabilities, offering manufacturers a superior user experience
Jul 25, 2018
Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, is proud to introduce the Videojet 6230 Thermal Transfer Overprinter (TTO), an easy-to-use printer that helps manufacturers reduce flexible packaging coding errors, and improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Red Ledge launches RFID-driven system for lifting equipment regulatory compliance
Jul 25, 2018
Software application and engineering company Red Ledge has released a new RFID-driven system that is claimed to cut the time and cost of meeting LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) regulations for lifting equipment with fast, accurate asset re-certification, end-to-end traceability and complete corporate compliance
Oracle Retail breaks down inventory barriers with Cloud Service
Jul 25, 2018
To empower retailers to more easily track, access and manage inventory in store Oracle Retail has introduced a new Store Inventory Operations Cloud Service.
POST-EXPO heads to Hamburg in October
Jul 25, 2018
POST-EXPO, the world's leading international postal and parcel industry exhibition and conference, heads to Hamburg in October 2018.
BEC secures partnership with Apex Supply Chain Technologies
Jul 25, 2018
BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd has formed a partnership with Apex Supply Chain Technologies Ltd., a market-leading manufacturer of secure automated locker solutions.
Supply chain attacks on the rise as one of the biggest new threat vectors as organisations scramble to close gaps
Jul 25, 2018
CrowdStrike Inc., the cloud-delivered endpoint protection solutions provider, has announced the results of its global supply chain survey, Securing the Supply Chain, produced by independent research firm Vanson Bourne.
New appointment strengthens vertical focus for Datalogic in the UK and Ireland
Jul 25, 2018
Datalogic, the automatic data capture and industrial automation solutions provider, is has strengthened its vertically aligned UK&I team for manufacturing with the addition of new sales manager and industry expert, Kamran Farooq.
Datalogic presents the next generation Falcon X4
Jul 25, 2018
Datalogic, the automatic data capture and process automation solutions provider, has introduced the new Falcon X4 Mobile Computer.
With a choice of Windows Embedded or Android operating systems, Datalogic comments that the Falcon X4 mobile computer delivers the ultimate in ergonomics, intuitive user interface, computing and data capture technologies, combined with best-in-class ruggedness.
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.
