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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Automation is the foundation for intelligent intralogistics

1 Automation is the foundation for intelligent intralogistics

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly of interest for organisations wrestling with new supply chain challenges. But can companies maximise the value of AI without a strong intralogistics foundation?

IMHX 2019: NEC Birmingham, 24 – 27 September 2019

2 IMHX 2019: NEC Birmingham, 24 – 27 September 2019

Are your warehousing costs higher than they should be? Probably. Most companies know what their warehouse is costing to run, but they have no idea what the minimum spend to operate their warehouse should be.

BeAM and Siemens intensifying collaboration in industrial 3D printing for Directed Energy Deposition

3 BeAM and Siemens intensifying collaboration in industrial 3D printing for Directed Energy Deposition

BeAM, the machine manufacturer in the field of DED (Directed Energy Deposition) technology for additive manufacturing, and the global technology company Siemens announced at EMO 2019 their plans to further intensify their already successful collaboration.

What is legacy software?

4 What is legacy software?

We’ve all heard the term legacy software, but who knows what it really means?, asks Nick Whiteley, CEO of HFX, workforce management systems.

Legacy Software simply put is the generalised term used for 'old outdated software and systems that are still in use'.

MiX Telematics awarded prestigious Fleet Safety Award with Wincanton

5 MiX Telematics awarded prestigious Fleet Safety Award with Wincanton

MiX Telematics, the global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS), has been awarded the Fleet Safety Partnership Award in conjunction with Wincanton at the 2019 Fleet Safety Awards organised by road safety charity, Brake.

Huawei reveals Intelligent Campus Ecosystem Plan, collaborating with the industry to win a Trillion-Yuan market

6 Huawei reveals Intelligent Campus Ecosystem Plan, collaborating with the industry to win a Trillion-Yuan market

During Huawei Connect 2019, Huawei introduced its Intelligent Campus Ecosystem Plan and the intelligent HiCampus solution jointly developed with partners for enterprise customers in China and beyond. The announcement came during an intelligent campus summit themed around "bringing digital to every campus for pervasive intelligence."

AIM Computer Solutions attending Southern Automotive Conference

7 AIM Computer Solutions attending Southern Automotive Conference

AIM Computer Solutions, provider of enterprise ERP technology solutions and business process improvement consulting to discrete and repetitive manufacturers, has announced its attendance at the upcoming Southern Automotive Conference in Nashville, Tenn., from 25 to 27 September. AIM will be presenting demonstrations of its technology solutions at booth #230.

Access Control Group releases new feature for Vital

8 Access Control Group releases new feature for Vital

Access Control Group (Access) has announced an update to its wireless asset tracker device, Vital. The latest updates now make it possible for Vital to create multiple automated preventive maintenance (PM) scheduling, send maintenance requests right from the trucks, and receive alerts of approaching due dates via email or SMS.

Kronos receives quadruple praise as a Great Place to Work in Technology and for Women

9 Kronos receives quadruple praise as a Great Place to Work in Technology and for Women

Kronos Incorporated has announced that, in less than a month’s span, it was named on four separate best workplaces lists by Great Place to Work, as it was named a Best Workplace in Technology in the UK; a Best Workplace in Technology in Canada; a Best Workplace in Technology in Mexico; and a Best Workplace for Women in India.

New Balance updates recently launched TripleCell platform

10 New Balance updates recently launched TripleCell platform

New Balance has updated the TripleCell platform, created with 3D printing technology from Formlabs, delivering components that are closer to traditional performance cushioning than ever before.

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.

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