Manhattan Associates Inc has announced that PacSun, the specialty retailer of emerging youth brands and trending fashion, has selected Manhattan Active Point of Sale to enhance its omnichannel sales strategy and deliver a seamless, unified customer shopping experience.
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.
Large UK businesses pay quarter of invoices late and payment times virtually unchanged since 2018
Aug 31, 2023
One in four invoices received by large businesses are paid late and there has been no improvement in the average time it takes to pay suppliers, according to analysis of UK Government data by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (‘CIPS’).
Acecore joins GeoCue integrated drone platforms for TrueView 3D LiDAR imaging and mapping
Aug 31, 2023
GeoCue has announced that Acecore Technologies, the European designer and manufacturer of professional UAV systems, has joined its list of accepted drone providers for integrating its TrueView 3D Imaging Sensors.
Warehouse track and trace
Aug 31, 2023
Escalating costs and continued demand for warehouse space are placing ever greater pressure on organisations to optimise existing warehouse efficiency. Yet with warehouse operatives still hard to recruit, how can existing staff achieve the levels of pick and pack accuracy, and speed, required to meet deadlines without compromising the overarching precision needed, that underpins a great customer experience?
The hidden costs of legacy technology
Aug 31, 2023
By Nia Batten, Head of Cloud and Platforms, esynergy.
As the economic turbulence of the past few years continues to send shockwaves across the global economy, business have markedly intensified their focus on cutting costs where possible. Some of these cost-minimising measures, however, may actually have the opposite effect.
Manufacturing firms leading the way with user-friendly job applications
Aug 31, 2023
New industry data has revealed that manufacturing firms are offering some of the best candidate experiences during job application processes.
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.
