Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has been named a Stevie Award winner in two categories of the 15th annual International Business Awards (IBA).
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.
Trend Micro survey finds IoT deployment decisions made without consulting security Teams
Sep 05, 2018
Trend Micro Incorporated, the cybersecurity solutions provider, has revealed that organisations around the world are exposing themselves to unnecessary cyber risk by failing to give IT security teams a voice when planning Internet of Things (IoT) project deployments in enterprise environments.
GAP transforms business with a BigChange to mobile operations
Sep 05, 2018
GAP Hire Solutions has equipped 400 of its drivers with tablets as the first part of the roll out of a 5-in-1 management solution from BigChange.
Jersey Post boosts delivery performance with SmartTask
Sep 05, 2018
Jersey Post, the letter and parcel delivery provider, has used mobile workforce and item tracking solution SmartTask POD to boost its service offering for recipients and business partners.
Vallourec and PSI extend Worldwide Master Supply Agreement (MSA)
Sep 05, 2018
PSI Metals has signed a Master Supply Agreement (MSA) with Vallourec, defining the governance of the close cooperation with respect to production management solutions based on PSImetals.
New TMS email service from Mandata delivers for sector operators
Sep 05, 2018
Improved communications between road haulage operators and their customers is provided with an advanced new feature from transport management technology specialists, Mandata Ltd.
Snapfulfil publishes top five tips for winning at warehousing
Sep 05, 2018
Warehouse management solution specialist, Snapfulfil, has published five "top tips" on what to look for when selecting a new warehouse management system (WMS).
Molton Brown improves stock accuracy with Datalogic Memor
Sep 05, 2018
Datalogic has announced that its Memor mobile computer is being used by luxury fragrance brand Molton Brown to improve stock accuracy and visibility across its network of 58 independent stores located in the UK, Ireland and USA and at selected concessions housed within 15 to 20 high-end department stores.
Wo-manufacturing giants encourage girls into sector
Sep 05, 2018
Women make up 47% of the overall UK job market [1], but in some sectors, the gender gap is much broader. In traditionally male dominated sectors such as manufacturing and engineering, women are still struggling to make their way.
DocStar mobile app enables anytime, anywhere business collaboration and improves responsiveness
Sep 05, 2018
Epicor Software Corporation, the global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced that its free DocStar ECM Mobile App is now available on the App Store and Google Play.
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.
