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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.
High Value Manufacturing Catapult bolsters cross-sector expertise with New Year board appointments
Jan 25, 2023
The High Value Manufacturing Catapult has appointed four new non-executive directors to its board.
‘Data-fication’ Set to Drive Transformation in Transport and Logistics in 2023
Jan 25, 2023
By Kirstie van Oerle, Partner, Netcompany.
As we look ahead to this year, it is from the position of continuous volatility that the past 12 months have brought.
FourKites bolsters its management team with supply chain industry veterans
Jan 25, 2023
Supply chain visibility company, FourKites, has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of a Chief Strategy Officer and a Vice President of Global Customer Success. FourKites’ leadership position, rapid growth and momentum in the supply chain visibility market continue to make it a destination for top talent in the industry.
The Net Zero race is on in Manufacturing
Jan 25, 2023
Denis Pytel, Solutions Architect at ICT firm Atlantic Technologies, explores how technology and digitalisation are set to triumph in the sustainability challenge.
BlueStar extends EMEA partnership with StayLinked to include its Evolve Integration Platform
Jan 25, 2023
StayLinked, the modern Terminal Emulation (TE) solutions provider, has announced that BlueStar, the solutions-based distributor for RFID, Auto ID, POS and Mobility products, has expanded its EMEA partnership with StayLinked to include the Evolve integration platform.
Independent research firm analysis found 87% reduction in time to resolve threats with ExtraHop
Jan 25, 2023
ExtraHop, the cloud-native network detection and response solutions provider, has announced the results of The Total Economic Impact Of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360.
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.
