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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Brigade’s Sidescan Predict recognised as an effective road safety product by DVSA

1 Brigade’s Sidescan Predict recognised as an effective road safety product by DVSA

Brigade’s Sidescan Predict has been provided with a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) recognised accreditation as an effective road safety product.

Pandora embarks on ERP transformation to meet the new reality in retail

2 Pandora embarks on ERP transformation to meet the new reality in retail

Pandora, the global jewellery brand, has chosen RISE with SAP as one of the solutions to support its ambitious digital journey and serve as part of the foundation for future growth.

Planet: Gen-Z is becoming the fastest growing group of shoppers

3 Planet: Gen-Z is becoming the fastest growing group of shoppers

New findings from Planet, a global technology provider of integrated software, payment and technology solutions, has revealed that the level of Tax Free shopping among Generation Z is growing faster than any other age group.

Peer Software and SSI Team to increase productivity and data availability for distributed teams in the shipbuilding industry

4 Peer Software and SSI Team to increase productivity and data availability for distributed teams in the shipbuilding industry

At the International WorkBoat Show, Peer Software announced an alliance partnership with SSI, the global software solutions company for the design, engineering, construction and maintenance of shipbuilding projects.

Centreon announces the general availability of Centreon Cloud, an Amazon Web Services-hosted SaaS monitoring platform

5 Centreon announces the general availability of Centreon Cloud, an Amazon Web Services-hosted SaaS monitoring platform

Centreon, provider of IT monitoring solutions, has announced the global availability of Centreon Cloud, a SaaS IT monitoring offer hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Future supply chain leaders to benefit from robots at their fingertips at South Essex College

6 Future supply chain leaders to benefit from robots at their fingertips at South Essex College

Kӧrber has announced a new collaboration with Zebra Technologies’ Fetch Robotics, having worked with South Essex College in the UK to provide a bespoke autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solution for their logistics training facility, located at Thurrock College.

Making sense of coercivity in magnetic materials with machine learning

7 Making sense of coercivity in magnetic materials with machine learning

Scientists have developed a meaningful approach to analyse how a material’s microstructure relates to its macroscopic physical properties.

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.

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