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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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Vocollect unveils next generation voice application on open source platform to boost distribution centre performance and improve IT integration

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Vocollect, Inc., a world leader in Voice-Directed Work, has unveiled VoiceLink 3.0, claimed to be the first voice software application that combines open source technology

Manufacturing moves apace -ERP Report May 2007

2 Manufacturing moves apace -ERP Report May 2007

To kick off a series of special reports celebrating Manufacturing & Logistics IT's 10th Anniversary this year, we invited a number of established software vendors to take to the podium and discuss what they perceive to be the most notable developments within their market over the past decade...

NAVTEQ Provides Map Consulting for EC Telematic Project - Com2React

3 NAVTEQ Provides Map Consulting for EC Telematic Project - Com2React

Consortium developing telematic solutions for European road transport enhanced safety and efficiency

Manufacturers aware; emerging markets still a risky business?

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Manufacturers with operations in the emerging markets are failing to properly assess the risks posed to their business, says Sir Digby Jones, Senior Adviser to Deloitte.

Vocollect Appoints Business Development Manager for Central Europe

5 Vocollect Appoints Business Development Manager for Central Europe

Vocollect, a world leader in Voice-Directed Work, has appointed Frank Rissler as business development manager for Central Europe, covering Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.

The Datalogic and PSC mobile computer business unit integration starts off with a blast

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A record start for Datalogic Mobile, the Datalogic Group company created on April 2 integrating the PSC mobile computer business unit into that of Datalogic.

PAXAR WORKS WITH MICROSOFT ON DEMONSTRATION AT RFID JOURNAL LIVE

7 PAXAR WORKS WITH MICROSOFT ON DEMONSTRATION AT RFID JOURNAL LIVE

Paxar has announced its recent demonstration of the seamless connectivity between Paxar's industry-leading Monarch 9855 RFID printer/encoder and Microsoft BizTalk Server in Microsoft's booth at the RFID Journal Live trade show in Orlando, Florida.

WonderWorld 2006 Global Conference Series Surpasses Expectations

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Worldwide Attendance Exceeds 2,300 with Representatives from over 1000 Companies

Psion Teklogix adds more features to WORKABOUT PRO

9 Psion Teklogix adds more features to WORKABOUT PRO

Psion Teklogix (UK) Ltd has announced the launch of the latest version of its WORKABOUT PRO wireless handheld computer.

Content Beamer for BlackBerry provides remote access to file and document management systems from BlackBerry smartphones

10 Content Beamer for BlackBerry provides remote access to file and document management systems from BlackBerry smartphones

ThinPrint has Content Beamer 3.5, allowing users to remotely access business files and network systems from a BlackBerry smartphone and therefore increasing productivity for mobile professionals.

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.

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