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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.
The manufacturing sector in 2022 is more vulnerable to account compromise and supply chain attacks in the cloud than other verticals
Aug 03, 2022
Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy, has announced additional findings for the manufacturing sector from its global 2022 Cloud Security Report.
According to the survey, half (51 per cent) of manufacturing companies experienced an attack on their cloud infrastructure within the last 12 months.
Dakota forms new partnership with StayLinked
Aug 03, 2022
Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time data capture, printing, mobility and support solutions specialist, has formed a partnership with StayLinked, the Terminal Emulation solutions provider for the supply chain industry.
Warehouse robotics company Exotec announces major expansion into UK market
Aug 03, 2022
Exotec, a provider of warehouse robotics and French technology unicorn, is now significantly expanding its presence in the UK market.
Get ahead of the game with DIY digital WMS implementation
Aug 03, 2022
WMS technology solutions provider, Synergy Logistics, has produced a free and insightful guide on how its highly agile and configurable SnapFulfil WMS can be onboarded by customers themselves.
Würth Elektronik eiSos upgrades Warehouse Management System PSIwms
Aug 03, 2022
The electronics manufacturer Würth Elektronik eiSos has awarded PSI Logistics GmbH with the upgrade to the current version 2022 of the Warehouse Management System PSIwms. This will serve to prepare the strategic rollout of the system to further locations of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group.
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.
