The pain being felt in the logistics industry has been underlined by two consecutive quarters of negative business investment, according to the latest ONS data that covers the sector.
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.
Ordoro announces Bill of Materials feature for manufacturing
Oct 26, 2021
Ordoro, the ecommerce logistics and operations company, has launched a Bill of Materials (BOM) feature, designed to allow businesses to identify and manage the raw materials needed to create a finished product and manage inventory.
UK supply chain recovery remains barely half pre-pandemic levels
Oct 26, 2021
The UK is suffering the slowest recovery of any major economy, with order volumes down by half compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from Tradeshift, the B2B digital network facilitating trade transactions between buyers and suppliers globally.
Silex Insight offers low-power embedded video solution for manufacturing and automotive
Oct 26, 2021
Silex Insight, provider of video codec and AV over IP solutions, has engineered a hardware solution for easy, low-energy, low-resource compression, and transport of high-quality video in industrial environments.
Epicor gives Scuderia AlphaTauri a competitive edge
Oct 26, 2021
Epicor, provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, and Scuderia AlphaTauri, have announced that Epicor has been named the Team’s Official ERP Partner.
Chalgrove-based 3D printing manufacturer E3D wins ‘Growing the Workforce’ award in the Thames Valley SME 100 Growth Index
Oct 26, 2021
E3D has been recognised in the Thames Valley SME 100 Growth Index Awards for ‘Growing the Workforce’.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT - October 2021 edition
Oct 26, 2021
In this issue we feature a Special Technology Report looking in depth at the latest developments in the world of Demand Forecasting & Planning/S&OP.
Also included is a special Cover Story ‘Back to the future of work’ by Caroline Chumakov, senior principal analyst, Gartner Supply Chain, which looks at tactics to use in order to attract and retain talent in the workplace.
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.
