Business to business trade activity grew by 10% in the first quarter of 2021, but a recent surge in order volumes is creating fresh challenges for suppliers after a year of intense disruption, new transaction data from Tradeshift reveals.
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.
Global supply chain activity ‘levelling out at 100mph’ as orders outstrip invoicing, Tradeshift reveals
Apr 21, 2021
Study reveals integration challenges threaten digital transformation, with organisations spending on average $3.5 million on custom integration labour costs
Apr 21, 2021
Integration and API platform provider, MuleSoft, has reported that integration challenges continue to be a major roadblock for digital transformation initiatives.
UK recovery accelerates as number of sectors in growth mode hits six-month high
Apr 21, 2021
The number of UK sectors reporting output growth rose to a six-month high in March, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker, as businesses prepared for the end of the third lockdown.
Rockwell Automation and Comau Partner to simplify robot integration for manufacturers
Apr 21, 2021
Rockwell Automation Inc., the industrial automation and digital transformation solutions provider, and Comau, the industrial automation solutions and robot manufacturer, are joining forces to give businesses worldwide vital tools to maximise manufacturing efficiencies through unified robot control solutions.
Materials informatics can revolutionise the 3D printing market – IDTechEx
Apr 21, 2021
The 3D printing market is diverse; certain materials and applications are seeing significant commercial growth while others are still overcoming technical and economic barriers to adoption.
Dakota interview with Georg Fischer
Apr 21, 2021
Dakota Integrated Solutions spoke with Simon Cruickshank, Business Systems Manager at Georg Fischer, to find out how Dakota worked with him and his team to implement a new scanning and printing solution within their warehouse operation.
Quorso announces partnership with REPL to expedite Agile Stores movement
Apr 21, 2021
Quorso, the Agile Stores app, has partnered with REPL, part of Accenture, to make retail store operations agile, simple and human.
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.
