Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced the ‘Customer of the Year’ winners in its third annual Epicor Customer Excellence Global Awards program. The awards recognise innovative organisations that have successfully transformed operations by deploying Epicor solutions and services to achieve excellence in business efficiency, customer experience, and overall performance.
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.
Epicor announces ‘Customer of the Year’ Global Winners in the Third Annual Customer Excellence Awards
Jan 24, 2019
Manufacturing skills shortage increases pressure on current industry employees
Jan 24, 2019
A recent survey has uncovered some concerning findings that could have a serious impact on skilled workers for the manufacturing sector now and in the not too distant future.
Report finds retailers must disrupt last mile delivery and slash unprofitable delivery models
Jan 24, 2019
Capgemini has launched the findings of its global study exploring how retailer investment in ‘last mile delivery’ – the final leg of the online purchase journey before reaching the customer’s hands – is critical to uncover new revenue streams.
UK retailers wasting two million hours every week on competitor price-checking
Jan 24, 2019
UK retailers are wasting almost two million hours every working week due to ineffective competitor price-checking processes, according to a research report.
What’s in store for retail in 2019? Manhattan Associates makes its top 5 predictions
Jan 24, 2019
With shoppers becoming ever more demanding and retailers under pressure to deliver the seamless service experience consumers crave, Manhattan Associates, Inc. has identified five key themes it believes are set to dominate the retail agenda in 2019:
Logility merges the art and science of retail planning with new inspiration board, enhanced analytics and digital asset library
Jan 24, 2019
Logility, Inc., a leading provider of advanced retail planning and collaborative supply chain optimisation solutions, has announced a set of enhanced capabilities available within the Logility Voyager Solutions Retail Optimisation platform.
AMP Clean Energy places Paragon’s logistics software at heart of customer experience transformation
Jan 24, 2019
AMP Clean Energy, formerly Forest Fuels, a leading biomass wood fuel supplier in the UK, has selected Paragon’s route optimisation software and fleXipod ePOD system to help transform its customer experience.
Comment from Epicor: UK manufacturers set cash aside in case of hard Brexit
Jan 24, 2019
Following the news that UK manufacturers are setting cash aside in case of a hard Brexit, Mark Hughes, regional vice president UK and Ireland at Epicor, provides his views on how UK manufacturing firms can use this cash to invest in the correct technology to prepare for the changes that this particularly uncertain and turbulent time may bring.
AI start-up Spark selected for Wayra UK/Transport Systems Catapult Intelligent mobility Accelerator
Jan 24, 2019
Spark EV Technology has been chosen for the Intelligent Mobility (IM) Accelerator programme, following a competitive selection process.
TrueCommerce recognised as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Commerce Network
Jan 24, 2019
TrueCommerce, a global provider of trading partner connectivity, integration and unified commerce solutions, has announced it was positioned in the Leaders category of the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Commerce Network report.
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.
