Formpipe, specialist provider of enterprise content management, is announcing its support of the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC). The backing of the DPC underpins Formpipe's on-going commitment to data integrity and preservation.
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.
Formpipe further demonstrates commitment to data management with support of Digital Preservation Coalition
Sep 12, 2018
Failing to deliver: Lack of live order delivery tracking can cost retailers custom
Sep 12, 2018
Lack of live order tracking could be costing retailers lost conversions and customer loyalty, the latest research from Sorted, the delivery experience company, warns.
Red Ledge launches new warehouse management and control system
Sep 12, 2018
Software engineering and automation specialist Red Ledge is launching a new version of its WMS, 'Red Ledge Warehouse Management and Control' which makes extensive use of automation to optimise warehouse control for logistics, manufacturing and other supply chain users.
BigChange delivers 20 percent productivity gain for Housing Units’ home deliveries
Sep 12, 2018
Housing Units, the award-winning home furnishings retailer, has implemented state-of-the-art mobile technology to improve its expanding home delivery operation.
Datalogic to showcase extensive range of products at PPMA 2018
Sep 12, 2018
Datalogic, the global automatic data capture and industrial automation solutions provider, and producer of bar code readers, mobile computers, sensors, vision systems and laser marking equipment, will be showcasing a wide range of products to visitors of this month's PPMA.
Vanderlande brings item picking cobot technology to life
Sep 12, 2018
Vanderlande has developed a 'cobot application' (a robot physically capable of working alongside human operators) together with leading Finnish trading company in assembly and fastening materials, Würth Oy, and its logistics software partner (Leanware Oy) in a shared pilot project.
UK and German manufacturers confident they can meet the challenges of Brexit but call for clarity
Sep 12, 2018
New research from European service logistics specialist, Carousel Logistics, has revealed that almost half of UK and German manufacturing businesses believe they have time to prepare their supply chains for Brexit, but they have called for clarity to allow them to do so.
BEC achieves Platinum Partner Status with Honeywell Vocollect
Sep 12, 2018
BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd, a leading supplier of data capture and voice solutions for the supply chain, logistics and manufacturing industries, has achieved Honeywell's Vocollect Platinum Total Solution Provider (TSP) Status.
Businesses encouraged to seek Authorised Economic Operator status pre-Brexit to protect their supply chain
Sep 12, 2018
With just under seven months until the UK exits the European Union, businesses are being urged to apply for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Accreditation.
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.
