Epicor Software Corporation has announced Cold Jet, LCC has greatly improved communication across its global operations and gained better control over inventory
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.
Phil Danner moves to Intermec
Jun 25, 2007
Intermec Technologies, Inc. has appointed Phil Danner as vice president of engineering.
Best practice in transportation
Jun 22, 2007
Transportation is the number one concern in supply chain management.
Cortado offers hosted BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Jun 22, 2007
Cortado now offers customers the complete BlackBerry Enterprise Server solution, providing push email and real-time synchronisation of contacts, appointments, tasks, and memos.
Gooch and Housego standardises global ERP with K3 SYSPRO
Jun 22, 2007
Global manufacturing group, Gooch and Housego plc, is standardising K3s SYSPRO ERP across its European and US businesses, following a period of acquisition and growth.
UK manufacturing sector squanders 14 million a year on poor IT financing deals
Jun 22, 2007
12 pence in every 1 borrowed to finance IT purchases & leases is needlessly wasted on admin costs, charges and inflated interest rates
Dexia Ticket Shop : a unique concept in the world of banking, thanks to the 1-2-3 Self-Ticketing solution from Zetes FasTrace
Jun 21, 2007
Since the beginning of this month, Dexia Bank customers have had an easy and money-saving way of buying tickets for various festivals, events and theme parks in Belgium
Mind the Gap: Minimise the risk of failure for your investment in mobile technology
Jun 21, 2007
Moving to mobile technology will always be a big investment for any organisation.
Nintendo sharpens its game with ERP software
Jun 21, 2007
Bergsala, Nintendo's representative in the Nordic region, has opted to expand its collaboration with IBS by upgrading its existing ERP system to IBS Enterprise 6.0.
Almost half of European IT managers admit that a lack of IT process integration limits their ability to compete
Jun 21, 2007
At the Gartner Application Integration and Web Services Summit, Sterling Commerce, has announced the results of a European survey of 374 IT managers
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.
