Founded in 1978, Sealey Tools is well-known nationally and internationally as a leading brand of professional tools and workshop equipment. When the company experienced an unexpected, significant and sustained increase in orders during the Covid pandemic lockdown, its warehouse was under extreme pressure to keep up with such an unprecedented upturn in demand.
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.
Sealey Tools achieves significant productivity uplift with new voice-enabled solution from Dakota
Mar 15, 2023
Don’t miss the eDelivery Expo in May at NEC Birmingham
Mar 15, 2023
Thousands of industry professionals will gather on May 24th & 25th for the one-day event – which is free to attend.
IFS Ultimo extends operations to Australia through a partnership with InfoConsulting
Mar 15, 2023
IFS Ultimo and IT services and solutions provider InfoConsulting have signed a reseller agreement to help Australian customers benefit from IFS Ultimo’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platform.
Asia-Pacific’s leading supply chain consultancy announces European expansion
Mar 15, 2023
End-to-end supply chain consultancy, TMX Global, is expanding into the EMEA market with a central London location and the strategic hire of Gerry Power, UK Head of Country.
The first of this year’s Optimise IT events will take place at Newmarket Racecourse
Mar 15, 2023
This year's inaugural event for Optimise IT 2023 will be held on 28th March at Newmarket Racecourse. Delegates are invited to arrive in time for a complimentary breakfast at 8.30 a.m. The first keynote will take place at 9.15 a.m.
Hornetsecurity launches VM Backup V9 to challenge ransomware attacks
Mar 15, 2023
Global cybersecurity provider Hornetsecurity has launched VM Backup V9 – the newest version of its award-winning virtual machine (VM) backup, replication and recovery solution.
Online Print Symposium 2023: Experience the future of online print first-hand)
Mar 15, 2023
The Online Print Symposium will take place on 23 and 24 March 2023. On these days, the Science Congress Center Munich will become the place-to-be for online print. For 10 years now, the Online Print Symposium has been an integral part of the industry and a must for all those who want to keep their finger on the pulse.
Webfleet collaborates with Ford to offer integrated telematics solution via OEM.connect programme
Mar 15, 2023
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, has announced that Ford has joined its OEM.connect partner programme.
Getting started with automation
Mar 15, 2023
Retail logistics automation has never been more important. In a tough economic market, slow and inaccurate picking can wipe out margin, especially when errors contribute to expensive returns.
Staff shortages are adding to inefficiency and workplace stress, making it vital to create a more attractive working environment, preferably one that minimises heavy lifting and enables staff to be quickly productive.
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.
