Virginia Hayward, supplier of luxury food and wine hampers to some of the UK’s most prestigious retailers, has invested in Indigo WMS to automate its warehousing at three of its business divisions.
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.
Segura warns retailers to prepare for the Taskforce on Climate related Financial Disclosure (TCFD)
Mar 07, 2022
Retailers need to be ready to act on the requirements of the Taskforce on Climate related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) or potentially risk a number of financial and reputational penalties, according to Segura, the platform for next-generation supply chain transparency.
Cazoo uses Calabrio Workforce Management to support fast-growing business
Mar 07, 2022
Calabrio, the customer experience intelligence company,has announced that Cazoo, the UK online car retailer, is utilising its workforce management (WFM) solution to automate the planning of the company’s rapidly expanding contact centre workforce.
Shipping market will stay dysfunctional well into the year, says Ti
Mar 07, 2022
Ti Insight has published its Ocean Freight Rate Tracker for Q1 2022, analysing the market’s evolution using a range of industry data sources as well as its own exclusive survey. After a traumatic year for the industry in 2021, its authors call the market ‘dysfunctional’ and claim that it will stay that way well into the year.
Cloudleaf announces $26 million in new investment and rebrand to ParkourSC
Mar 07, 2022
Cloudleaf, Inc., a real-time supply chain operations platform, has announced a strategic company rebrand to ParkourSC, highlighting the need for innovation, agility, flexibility and speed to enable timely decisions in today’s global supply chains.
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.
