BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd, a leading UK-based supplier of automated data capture and Voice solutions for the supply chain, logistics and manufacturing industries, has recently been working with Baxi Heating to assist with the data capture and automation element of their M3 ERP upgrade.
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.
Hotter than lava flow – this printing ink can withstand 1000° C
Aug 01, 2018
A stream of red lava can run as high as between 600 and 900 degrees. And things can get even hotter in industrial settings – for example, in a ceramic furnace.
Why the new ePrivacy Regulation must be on your corporate radar
Aug 01, 2018
Now that the hype and fury over the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has died down, manufacturing and engineering companies will have to get their heads around another European Union edict, by the end of 2018 or early 2019, in the shape of the ePrivacy Regulation (ePR).
EBE announces enhancements to its Connect Mobile Capture (CMC) application
Aug 01, 2018
EBE Technologies, the transportation-specific workflow and business process management applications provider, has announced the latest round of enhancements to its Connect Mobile Capture (CMC) solution.
New tachograph download service from Mandata
Aug 01, 2018
A new digital tachograph download service that significantly improves the systemised capture of driver and vehicle tacho data, has been launched by transport management technology specialists, Mandata Ltd.
Datalogic Falcon X3 supports rapid growth at ABS Holdings
Aug 01, 2018
Datalogic has announced that leading omni-channel reseller, ABS Holdings, is using the Falcon X3 to improve the company's Hampshire-based pick, pack and shipping operations.
New additive manufacturing smart language developed to create seamless production cycle
Aug 01, 2018
Additive manufacturing – widely known as 3D printing – is set to transform industry. But for its full potential to be unlocked, there will have to be a smart language that enables proper communication between designers and engineers. Research at the University of Huddersfield aims to provide it.
Atheon Analytics helps UK supermarket suppliers become data-driven with Snowflake
Aug 01, 2018
Snowflake Computing has announced that Atheon Analytics has chosen Snowflake to supply real-time data insights to UK supermarket suppliers, helping identify any service issues, stock replenishment needs and quantify the impact on waste and sales across the entire supply chain.
Can your ERP system overcome these three distribution challenges?
Aug 01, 2018
The key to meeting the growing demand for direct-to-consumer (D2C) shipping is efficiency, not speed. As John Weber, Director, Business Development and Product Management at Aptean, explains, distributors need to know that their ERP systems are up to the task.
Line matrix printers won't let you down if temperatures tip 40°C
Aug 01, 2018
In this prolonged hot dry spell, Printronix LLC is reminding businesses that its line matrix industrial printers can withstand temperatures as high as 40°C (104°F), whereas devices like laser printers are highly sensitive to humidity and extremes in temperatures, often causing them to jam or stop working.
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.
