By Alex Saric, Smart Procurement Expert, Ivalua.
We are heading into an uncertain year. Whether it’s the increasing complexity of the supply chain in the face of globalisation, the race to discover and deploy the latest emerging technologies or the impact of Brexit on the supply and movement of goods – organisations need to be able to overcome the challenges ahead and keep everything running smoothly.
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.
The four trends that will position procurement as the driver of organisational change
Jan 09, 2019
UK manufacturing is facing its biggest worker shortage in 30 years – Epicor comment
Jan 09, 2019
Mark Hughes, regional vice president UK and Ireland at Epicor, comments on the news that Britain’s manufacturers are facing the biggest shortage of skilled workers since 1989 amid record levels of UK employment and falling numbers of EU27 nationals coming to the country to work since the Brexit vote:
UK retailers wasting two million hours every week on competitor price-checking
Jan 09, 2019
UK retailers are wasting almost two million hours every working week due to ineffective competitor price-checking processes, according to a research report.
Predicting the future and understanding the role of technology in logistics
Jan 09, 2019
By John Lewis, Dynamics 365 Solution Consultant, Xpedition.
It is vital to understand and keep pace with the moving tech landscape. Moreover, it is not only the type of changes, but the rate of change itself that is speeding up. Businesses that understand the role of technology in logistics, and are able to adapt are significantly more likely to survive the next decade of changes than those who don’t.
The new Matrix 220 imager by Datalogic - One model for any scanning requirement
Jan 09, 2019
Datalogic, the automatic data capture and process automation solutions provider, has introduced the new Matrix 220 imager, a highly compact image-based barcode reader capable of providing top performance with the highest flexibility.
Manufacturing output picks up as year comes to a close
Jan 09, 2019
Manufacturers reported that output growth picked up in the three months to December, according to the latest monthly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.
Autotalks’ C-V2X capabilities to be demonstrated by Harman at CES 2019
Jan 09, 2019
Autotalks was selected by Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, to provide the V2X chipset for its Telematics platform which will be showcased at CES 2019.
IT and ERP Manager appointment at Blachford
Jan 09, 2019
Mark Morgans has been appointed as IT and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Manager at Blachford UK, a manufacturer of acoustic components for industrial and agricultural vehicles.
Technology companies turning to niche specialisms to compete in fast moving business
Jan 09, 2019
Specialist technology talent is in greater demand than ever as technology reaches into every aspect of the economy, according to the Reed Technology State of Skills research.
Half of small to mid-sized manufacturers ‘early adopters of tech’, survey finds
Jan 09, 2019
More than half of small to mid-sized manufacturing businesses say they are ‘early adopters’ of tech, according to research.
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.
