Indigo Software has enhanced its executive management team with a series of appointments at C-X level.
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.
Datalogic launches new products for Industry 4.0: Matrix 300N 2MP, MXE-90 and S5N
Oct 23, 2019
With new product lines of smart sensors, image-based scanners, vision technology and robot guidance, Datalogic is offering new solutions for digital automation. The new systems have been developed to support industry 4.0 concepts and are helping users to automatically control, process and track their operations along their production lines.
Forget about copying Amazon, retailers need to start focusing on ‘what Amazon can’t’
Oct 23, 2019
By Frank Lochbaum, Managing Partner at KPS.
When Simon Russell, director of operational development at John Lewis, used the phrase “what Amazon can’t” (WAC) at the Future Stores event, you could hear murmurs of agreement from the assembled retailers around the room.
Business school to create a generation of disruptors and digital entrepreneurs through new futuristic programme
Oct 23, 2019
SurreyIDEA, an innovative academy, claims to be the first of its kind in Europe, providing a novel and progressive learning experience that enables students to gain valuable skills in an interactive format free from prohibitive entry requirements solely based on academic qualifications. Now, the school is launching a high-tech programme to engage and inspire a younger demographic.
DHL selects Mixmove as digital logistics solution for European Amazon-deliveries from China
Oct 23, 2019
The international logistics giant DHL has selected Mixmove as its partner for digital handling of millions of deliveries from China to Amazon.
IAG Cargo offers customers new end-to-end monitoring service
Oct 23, 2019
IAG Cargo has entered into a partnership with Cargo Signal to offer customers a new tracking service for cargo. Cargo Signal is a sensor-based logistics platform that uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology to improve decision making, tracking and efficiency of air cargo.
Northdoor Plc is a finalist in the Computing Security Excellence Awards with innovative risk management solution
Oct 23, 2019
IT consultancy, Northdoor Plc, been shortlisted in the prestigious Computing Security Excellence Awards, securing a place with its innovative risk management platform, RiskXchange.
Freeway fleet in your pocket wins Industry Innovation Challenge
Oct 23, 2019
Freeway Fleet Systems has won a high-profile Innovation Challenge for a smartphone app to help manage fleets of commercial vehicles.
SnapFulfil gives Vax a tidy profit in D2C sector
Oct 23, 2019
Global floorcare company Vax is enjoying huge growth in its ‘direct to consumer’ ecommerce channel, because of very low overheads and bigger margins.
UNEX Manufacturing showcases lean manufacturing solutions at Assembly Show
Oct 23, 2019
UNEX Manufacturing, Inc., the provider of order picking and space-saving solutions, will be showcasing its FlowCell Configurator along with FlowCells, Workstations, and Roller Rack in Booth 702 at The Assembly Show, October 22 – 24, 2019 in Rosemont, IL US.
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.
