UK SME business owners have voiced their concern that what they want and what they are going to get from the Brexit process is going to be very different, according to the latest data from Close Brothers Asset Finance.
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.
RetailEXPO delivers even more value for retail professionals thanks to its new unified show format
May 08, 2019
RetailEXPO, Europe’s leading retail trade show, celebrated tech innovation and design inspiration, bringing in more visitors from senior level retailers and brands than ever before.
Oracle Cloud is in Fashion for Global Retailer Gap Inc.
May 08, 2019
Following the success of Oracle’s Retail Cloud at INTERMIX, Banana Republic is the latest Gap Inc. brand to go live on the solutions. Banana Republic is a global apparel and accessories brand available online and in over 600 company-operated and franchise retail locations worldwide.
MiX Telematics helps European client win major environmental award
May 08, 2019
Spain-based environmental services specialist SAV has been announced as the winner of the Public/Private Sector Cooperation Award. The awards took place at the 16th edition of the Sustainable City Awards organised jointly by Spain's Environmental Forum Foundation and Ministry for Ecological Transformation.
Beating the pack: How manufacturers can win in the IoT revolution
May 08, 2019
By Alex Guillen, Go-To-Market Manager, Insight UK.
It’s staggering to think that this year more consumer devices will be sold than there are people on earth – and, as time marches on, the democratisation of the Internet of Things (IoT) means in a few years virtually all of the devices sold will be internet connected.
The new 250 million-euro Rittal plant in Haiger embraces the principles of Industry 4.0.
May 08, 2019
Rittal – provider of solutions for enclosures, power distribution, climate control and IT infrastructure (as well as corresponding software and services) – is creating a smart factory which it claims will become the world’s most advanced production plant for compact and small enclosures.
insightsoftware acquires Jet Global Data Technologies
May 08, 2019
insightsoftware, the enterprise resource planning (ERP) and enterprise performance management (EPM) reporting solutions provider, has announced the acquisition of Jet Global Data Technologies, the reporting, analytics, and budgeting solutions provider for Microsoft Dynamics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
TruTac in the driving seat as new Compliance Control software is launched at CV Show
May 08, 2019
TruTac, the tachograph and compliance software experts, launched a newly integrated product at this year’s CV Show. The redesigned TruLicencesystem enables operators to validate, monitor and control key driving licence and CPC compliance information.
UK manufacturing drops to second place in league table of most attacked industry sectors – 2019 Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals
May 08, 2019
UK Manufacturing and Technology sectors continue to battle it out for first and second place in the table of most targeted industry sectors by cyber attackers, according to the 2019 Global Threat Intelligence Report (GTIR) fromNTT Security.
Global 3D Printing Market Report from IDTechEx Research: Technology and Market Analysis
May 08, 2019
IDTechEx Research has recently updated its series of reports on 3D printing, including the overview report 3D Printing 2019-2029: Technology and Market Analysis.
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.
