Provider of omnichannel, digital retailing and retention solutions, Automotive Transformation Group, has announced Richard Johnston will become Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) effective immediately. This transition follows the recent announcement that he will replace Tim Smith, who became Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the group as of 1st September this year.
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.
Logitech introduces the MX Master 3S for Business and MX Keys Combo for Business Gen 2
Sep 21, 2022
Logitech has introduced the MX Master 3S for Business and the next-generation MX Keys Combo for Business Gen 2, bringing new levels of security and heightened employee experience to enterprise customers.
Logistics UK welcomes energy bill support
Sep 21, 2022
Logistics UK welcomes the announcement made by government regarding support for businesses facing rising energy bills.
Europe set to witness ‘nearshoring’ boom following supply chain disruption
Sep 21, 2022
European businesses are looking towards Romania, Turkey and Morocco as alternatives to production in Ukraine and Asia following months of supply-chain disruption, according to the new ‘Supply Chain Disruptions’ report, from JLL.
Report finds that retail brands are not optimising channels to drive Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) revenue opportunities
Sep 21, 2022
According to a report by statista, Director-to-Consumer (D2C) sales in manufacturing is forecast to increase 25 per cent in the next three years, reaching 120 billion pounds by 2023.
New Synopsys research finds significant increase in practices to bolster software supply chain security
Sep 21, 2022
Synopsys, Inc. has published BSIMM13, the latest edition of the annual Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM) report analysing the software security practices across 130 organisations – including Adobe, PayPal and Lenovo – in their cumulative efforts to secure more than 145,000 applications built and maintained by nearly 410,000 developers.
AAEON collaborates with Microsoft to make the BOXER-8641AI one of the first Azure-Certified NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin devices
Sep 21, 2022
AAEON, developer of edge computing platforms, has joined the Azure Certified Device program, ensuring customers get IoT solutions up and running quickly with hardware and software that has been pre-tested and verified to work with Azure IoT.
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.
