With Brexit negotiations in full force, British manufacturers are actively planning to maximise the opportunities that lie before us and mitigate the challenges.
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.
Publish Creo data into an interactive 3D PDF with Theorem’s Publish 3D
Dec 04, 2018
Theorem Solutions of Tamworth, Staffordshire has released the latest Creo-3D PDF publisher from the Publish 3D product range.
NiceLabel launches market’s first public cloud-based label management system
Dec 04, 2018
NiceLabel, the global developer of label design software and label management systems, has launched what it describes as the world’s first public cloud label management system, developed to allow businesses to rapidly digitally transform their factory and warehouse labelling process.
Digital transformation projects in 2019 set to bring cloud adoption and artificial intelligence to the print industry, says Y Soft
Dec 04, 2018
2018 has been the year of digital transformation, with organisations of all sizes either implementing or planning projects in every area from customer service operations to workforce management.
Money worries cost the manufacturing industry £85 million each year
Dec 04, 2018
A combination of workers taking days off or being distracted due to financial stress is costing the manufacturing sector £85m in lost output every year.
Senseye’s top five manufacturing predictions for 2019
Dec 04, 2018
By Dr Simon Kampa, CEO and co-founder of Senseye.
2019 marks an inflection point in the maturity of Industry 4.0 and the application of real-world predictive maintenance as companies move from pilots to real deployments – with significant ROI.
Oden launches industry’s first cloud and edge Machine Learning and AI framework for manufacturing
Dec 04, 2018
Oden Technologies, the intelligent industrial automation provider, has announced what it describes as the industry’s first end-to-end Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) framework for manufacturing.
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.
