Siemens Digital Industries Software has released the 2022 version of Solid Edge® software, which brings embedded rules-based design automation, greater capabilities to work with point-cloud, mesh and imported data without the need for translation alongside new tools to for 2.5 axis machining and ultra-efficient upfront fluid flow simulation.
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.
Totaljobs data: Logistics sees strong proportion of people staying within the sector
Oct 06, 2021
New research from Totaljobs reveals that over 2 million UK workers are planning on changing jobs before Christmas. Indeed, 6% of the UK workforce are already on their notice period, while a further 26% actively job hunting as the labour market kicks into gear and workers plan their next career move.
Stonewall reduces device imaging and set-up time by 65 days, with Apogee’s managed IT services
Oct 06, 2021
Apogee, the European multi-brand provider of managed workplace services, has partnered with Stonewall, the European LGBT rights organisation.
Packaging by Quadient becomes Sparck Technologies
Oct 06, 2021
Sparck Technologies is to be the new name for Packaging by Quadient, following the acquisition of Quadient’s Drachten-based high-tech packaging business by Amsterdam investment company Standard Investment.
Research reveals manufacturing is the industry with the most redundancies in 2021
Oct 06, 2021
New research from Utility Bidder looked at the regions and sectors that are making the most people redundant. Through this analysis, Utility Bidderfound that manufacturing is the industry that made the most people redundant in 2021 so far, with 15,117 redundancies between April and June this year.
Accenture acquires Advoco
Oct 06, 2021
Accenture has acquired Advoco, one of the largest systems integrators for Infor EAM, the software-as-a-service suite for enterprise asset management (EAM).
Covectra Platform chosen by luxury skincare brand Aprisa to provide beauty/cosmetic brand protection and anti-counterfeiting packaging
Oct 06, 2021
Covectra, provider of track and trace solutions, has announced that Aprisa, provider of scientifically-based luxury skincare products, has chosen Covectra’s StellaGuard to serialise its luxury cosmetic skincare products.
Resolving fluidity challenges in today’s bottlenecked supply chain environment with technology
Oct 06, 2021
In today’s demanding supply chain environment, SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are facing unprecedented supply chain challenges much like larger companies and, as a result, have been investing in their own fleets due to the lack of equipment available in the marketplace.
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.
