Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time data capture, printing, mobility and voice-enabled solution specialist, has recently joined the Rail Forum, a national industry body based at the heart of one of the largest clusters of rail companies in the world.
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.
One in three SMB employees use personal devices with no security controls for work
Nov 17, 2021
New research from Avast, the digital security and privacy solutions provider, has found that employees in almost a third (31%) of Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) in the UK are connecting to the corporate network using personal devices that do not have any security controls in place, according to IT Decision Makers (ITDMs) within SMBs.
Oracle ERP users win big with BlackLine, according to Nucleus Research
Nov 17, 2021
A recent report from Nucleus Research says Oracle ERP (enterprise resource planning) users achieve payback in less than a year (on average) and generate $2.58 for every dollar invested in BlackLine, Inc.’s cloud-based platform for finance controls and automation, with interviewed users reporting increased employee productivity, decreased accounting workload and improved organisational visibility.
BigChange helps boost turnover for Dock Solutions
Nov 17, 2021
Dock Solutions, a specialist in the manufacture of dock levellers and loading bay equipment, is set to increase turnover by over 85 per cent since implementing the latest field service management software from BigChange.
Tech investment puts firm on the 'Wright' path to growth
Nov 17, 2021
Kitchen appliances supplier The Wright Buy has credited OrderWise’s warehouse management software with helping it to make huge efficiency savings – and increase turnover from £7million to £24million in six years.
HID Global announces LinTRAK XS, Its smallest, high-performance RFID UHF tag for textile identification and tracking applications
Nov 17, 2021
HID Global, the provider of identity and RFID tracking solutions, today has released LinTRAK XS, its extra small RFID UHF RAIN transponders designed for discreet insertion into small textile items.
Materialise exercises option to acquire Link3D
Nov 17, 2021
Materialise, the global provider of 3D printing solutions, has agreed to exercise its option to acquire Link3D Inc., an additive workflow and digital manufacturing software company that supports customers in major manufacturing industries to scale and integrate their AM operations across complex supply chains and IT environments.
Microlise Transport Conference announces opening of registration ahead of 2022 return
Nov 17, 2021
One of Europe’s largest road transport conferences is set to return in 2022 when the Microlise Transport Conference takes place on the 18th May, at the Coventry Building Society Arena (formerly The Ricoh Arena).
How does an Expense Management Software Control Business Expenses?
Nov 17, 2021
By James McCarthy, freelance writer.
It isn’t a surprise that the pandemic changed the way businesses operate forever. Going remote meant a change in all operational and non-operational aspects of doing business.But the worst affected among all operations was Finance. This sector had to start from scratch to figure out efficient new ways to deal with business expenses and employee reimbursements while ensuring compliance and no financial leaks.
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.
