Retail Technology Show, the flagship event that brings together Europe’s most forward-thinking retailers and leading tech innovators, delivered a golden ticket event that saw nearly 10,000 retail professionals attend the expo, held over two-days at London’s Olympia on 26 & 27 April.
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.
Retail Technology Show delivers retail’s golden ticket event, attracting thousands of visitors to London Olympia
May 09, 2023
Plug & Print coding & marking system – just switch it on and start printing
May 09, 2023
Leibinger introduced what it describes as the world’s first intelligent coding & marking system – the IQJET – on May 3 in Düsseldorf, the day before the opening of the interpack trade show.
Supercharging additive manufacturing with software
May 09, 2023
By Doug Kenik, director of software manufacturing, Markforged.
As the additive manufacturing industry matures, the pace of software innovation has sped up to a sprint. It is effectively ‘catching up’ to the pace set by new development in hardware and materials as the industry moves towards industrial production.
Digital Catapult announces new testbeds to make UK supply chains more sustainable
May 09, 2023
Digital Catapult’s Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub has announced the winners of a National Digital Supply Chain Testbed competition.
PubMatic launches Activate, bringing programmatic automation to direct deals for CTV and video
May 09, 2023
PubMatic, an independent technology company delivering digital advertising’s supply chain of the future, has launched Activate, a new end-to-end supply path optimisation (SPO) solution that allows buyers to execute non-bidded direct deals on PubMatic’s programmatic platform, accessing premium video and CTV inventory at scale.
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.
