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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.
Small businesses in the manufacturing sector among those most likely to predict growth
May 18, 2022
Small businesses in the manufacturing sector are among the most likely of any business sector to predict growth in the next three months. The new quarterly data from Novuna Business Finance reveals that the proportion of small businesses in the manufacturing sector predicting growth (40%) is now higher than that in Q2 2019 (38%) for the first time.
Printronix expands product portfolio to provide best-in-class, most comprehensive impact printing solutions for industrial applications.
May 18, 2022
Printronix, a global manufacturer of Line Matrix technology, has announced an expansion of its industrial printer portfolio, through an exclusive distribution agreement for Serial Dot-Matrix printers with Fujitsu Isotec Limited.
HID Global acquires Vizinex RFID to expand portfolio of high-performance passive RFID tags
May 18, 2022
HID Global has acquired Vizinex RFID. The acquisition increases HID Global’s presence and relevance in key vertical markets including healthcare/medical, manufacturing, oil & gas, data centres, etc. and adds a key technology to HID Global’s RFID tag portfolio.
Retailers should digitise to ensure compliance - and reap the rewards that come with it
May 18, 2022
Retail compliance is a necessary evil for businesses to get to grips with quickly if they want to stay profitable, resilient and away from any lawsuits – but going digital to stay compliant also brings a myriad of benefits; says Sam Roberts, Retail Sector Director at mpro5.
Castrol, a BP Company, gains global view of its supply chain by selecting Kinaxis
May 18, 2022
Kinaxis Inc. the authority in driving agility for fast, confident decision-making in an unpredictable world, has announced that lubricants brand Castrol, a BP company, has selected Kinaxis for increased transparency across its supply chain to drive agility and accuracy.
Eight in 10 warehouse associates say positive workplace changes are happening amid labour shortage
May 18, 2022
Zebra Technologies Corporation recently conducted a new global Warehousing Vision Study to explore the trends and sentiments driving operational decisions and spend in warehouses. The findings deliver encouraging news: warehouse operators are making significant investments to better fulfil the needs of both customers and workers and make it easier to fill open jobs.
Markforged partners with 3YOURMIND to scale automation of additive manufacturing in multi-vendor ecosystems
May 18, 2022
Markforged, creator of the integrated metal and carbon fibre additive manufacturing platform, The Digital Forge, has entered into a partnership with 3YOURMIND, a developer of additive manufacturing (AM) workflow software solutions, to integrate Markforged’s Eiger software platform with 3YOURMIND’s manufacturing execution software (Agile MES) and other lifecycle management tools via API.
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.
