As industry 4.0 evolves, 3D printing has emerged as one of the key enabling technologies driving advancements across industries.
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.
3D printing unlocks new design and manufacturing use cases across industries, says GlobalData
Mar 16, 2021
'Game changer' WMS functionality saves time, money and resource
Mar 16, 2021
A B2C fulfilment expert has quickly taken advantage of a next generation software adoption platform to win bigger business and improve internal operations.Brian Kirst is co founder and Chief Strategy Officer for leading US 3PL provider Resurge,and his new best friend is an ‘AI-style’ training tool called SnapBuddy, which enables him to self configure WMS rules changes and modifications without delay.
SATO launches new Consumables Program
Mar 16, 2021
SATO Europe has launched a new customer-focused approach to its labels and ribbons ranges, in response to demands for greater operational efficiency and waste reduction across global supply chains.
King Tau launches new industrial-grade print engine, incorporating Xaar printhead technologies
Mar 16, 2021
Chinese OEM, King Tau has launched a new industrial-grade print engine, incorporating Xaar's advanced printhead technologies.
How retailers can deliver a positive returns experience for customers
Mar 16, 2021
Returns are a major headache for retailers, exasperated by online sales where vetting product quality is harder.
New Rail Alliance membership is just the ticket for Dakota Integrated Solutions
Mar 16, 2021
Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time data capture, printing, mobility and voice-enabled solution specialist, has recently joined the Rail Alliance, the rail sector’s largest dedicated B2B networking organisation.
Phil Jarrett, Commercial Director at Dakota, comments: “Our new membership of the Rail Alliance means that we will be able to offer our range of solutions to its supply chain community in order to help them meet the industry’s challenges..."
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.
