Zebra Technologies Corporation has unveiled Deep Learning Optical Character Recognition (DL-OCR). The solution supports manufacturers and warehousing operators who increasingly need fast, accurate, and reliable ready-to-use deep learning solutions for compliance, quality, and presence checks.
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.
o9 Solutions launches Supply Sensing to help companies predict, assess and mitigate supply disruptions
Oct 05, 2022
o9 Solutions, the enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, has launched Supply Sensing, a next-generation solution designed to help companies better predict Supply disruptions by localising the effect of macro-level shocks on their specific supply chain and creating mitigating strategies to avoid any adverse impact on their businesses.
Manufacturers urgently need clarity on long-term government policy to ensure business continuity – RSM UK
Oct 05, 2022
Commenting on the latest CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index which has increased slightly from 47.3 in August to 48.4 in September, Mike Thornton, national head of manufacturing at RSM UK, said: “The manufacturing PMI in September has seen a slight monthly increase from 47.3 to 48.4, the first monthly rise since February 2022. Whilst this was a welcome arrest in the downward trend, the industry position remains fragile.
Amazon has invested more than €400 million in cutting-edge robotics and technology to enhance its European customer and employee experience
Oct 05, 2022
Amazon has invested more than €400 million in new technologies over the last three years, enhancing the company’s fulfilment centers and employee experience.
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.
