Lexmark International, Inc. has introduced three new colour laser printer families to help business customers save time and money by printing professional colour documents in house.
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.
New Lexmark colour lasers make professional results easy and affordable for busy workgroups
Jun 12, 2007
Preactor user base reaches 2000
Jun 12, 2007
Specialist production planning and scheduling software company, Preactor International, has announced that the number of companies currently using its software has now reached the milestone 2000 mark.
Microlise solves last-minute changes to delivery plans
Jun 12, 2007
The use of sophisticated planning & scheduling packages may result in a reluctance or physical inability to make last minute changes to the planned routes due to the significant time taken to re-run the program.
Phoney Marks and Spencer email offer spreads like wildfire
Jun 11, 2007
Bogus offer claims forwarding chain letter will glean hundreds of pounds in vouchers
HK Ruokatalo plans and guides its poultry production with IBS software
Jun 11, 2007
IBS has provided HK Ruokatalos poultry division with a tailor-made centralised ERP system for the entire process from primary production to finished products.
Freeway Commerce demonstrates latest e-commerce solution, Spectrum Enterprise at Retail Solutions 2007
Jun 11, 2007
Freeway Commerce unveilled the latest version of its e-commerce solution, Spectrum Enterprise, at this years Retail Solutions Exhibition, NEC, Birmingham.
Accellos partners with Grey Wolf Systems to deliver SHIMS Warehouse Management Solution
Jun 11, 2007
Accellos, Inc., a global provider of warehouse, 3PL, logistics, transportation and mobile fleet management solutions, has announced its partnership with software integration specialist Grey Wolf Systems.
IPC7/215 from DLoG 'delivers first-class visualisation and communication capabilities'
Jun 08, 2007
Building on the success of its range of industrial PCs, the new IPC7/215 from DLoG UK is the ideal terminal for communications within manufacturing, quality control and logistics applications.
Manhattan Associates to advise on weathering the supply chain at The Logistics Event 2007
Jun 08, 2007
The Logistics Event 2007, CILT - 26th-27th June, Hilton Birmingham Metropole NEC
LEGO Group selects SuccessFactors to accelerate business performance
Jun 08, 2007
Worlds Fifth Largest Toy Manufacturer to Deploy SuccessFactors to 5,000 Employees Across 32 Countries with Expected ROI of 18 Months on Efficiency Savings Alone
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.
