Almost three-quarters (74%) of the UK’s top grocery retailers view a lack of prescriptive and actionable insights as their top operational barrier to improving promotions performance, research by Symphony RetailAI has revealed, the global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has revealed.
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.
How to choose a Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platform (RTTVP)
Aug 03, 2021
With Gartner having released its first-ever Magic Quadrant for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms (RTTVP) in April, the supply chain visibility software category received even further validation from the market. Today, businesses need faster access to information, reliably accurate data and actionable insights into how to streamline their supply chains — and those needs are only increasing.
More data, more impact: How manufacturers are finally realising the benefits of IIoT
Aug 03, 2021
By Miro Kostov, Product Manager at iBASEt.
It’s taken a few years to get to this point, but the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has finally started to have the impact we had been promised. Adoption is skyrocketing, with the global IIoT market forecasted to reach $1.1bn by 2028, and the number of use cases continuing to grow as the ecosystem of IIoT devices expands.
Google Cloud and SAP partner to accelerate business transformations in the cloud
Aug 03, 2021
Google Cloud and SAP SE have entered into an expanded strategic partnership to help customers execute business transformations, migrate critical business systems to the cloud, and augment existing business systems with Google Cloud capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
ERP – mission control for the UK’s space industry
Aug 03, 2021
The UK has the largest number of SME aerospace sector companies in Europe. But if smaller manufacturers are to benefit from the stellar growth predicted for the UK’s space industry, they need the power of ERP, writes Sara Duff, UK Country Manager at MRPeasy.com.
Hyster telematics keeps lift truck drivers on track for heavy metal handling
Aug 03, 2021
Hyster has provided a new fleet of forklift trucks and ReachStackers featuring the Hyster Tracker wireless asset management system to support tough metal handling operations at the Port of Oxelösund in Sweden.
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.
