Paxar Corporation helps New Balance, a leading althletic shoe manufacturer, comply with its customer requirements for specialized UPC price and inventory labels.
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.
Datalogic backs NSPCC in major sponsorship deal
Mar 02, 2007
Datalogic, a leader in the Hand-Held Readers market, has become a NSPCC National Partner, by which Datalogic commits to raising a minimum of 25,000 on behalf of the NSPCC in 2007.
NEW POD / TRACKING SYSTEM ENABLES LOGISTICS FIRMS TO WIN MORE BUSINESS
Mar 02, 2007
A new proof of delivery system for the courier and logistics industry has been launched to give users an advantage in winning new contracts.
PRISYMID EXPANDS ITS GLOBAL PRESENCE WITH NEW MOROCCO OFFICE
Mar 02, 2007
As part of its ongoing global expansion programme, labelling specialist PRISYMID is opening a new facility in Morocco to meet the needs of its growing customer base in the apparel and retail industries.
IMHX 2007 - Materials Handling, Storage & Logistics
Mar 01, 2007
IMHX 2007 is the market place for companies that sell, market or promote materials handling and supply-chain products, services, applications and solutions. Experiencing astounding growth, it's the largest gathering of materials handling and logistics professionals in the UK.
Hand Held Products launches mini-kiosk to revolutionise access to information
Feb 28, 2007
Self-service Image Kiosk(tm)8560 scans barcodes and allows users to check information in real time
Codegate launches the first ever cordless combined barcode and RFID wearable scanner
Feb 28, 2007
Codegate, a specialist in providing mobile enterprise solutions to enable workforce automation, has launched the revolutionary new Bluetooth QP1000 Quick Pick Scanner.
Speakerbus chooses Force 9 and Epicor to migrate ERP system
Feb 28, 2007
Speakerbus plc has selected Force 9 Business Solutions to assist with the process of updating its current enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
RedPrairie makes it easier for UK business to reduce and delay HMRC payments
Feb 27, 2007
Software eliminates the need for specialist knowledge
Infors Customer-First Product Strategy Results in Improved Solution for Key Verticals
Feb 27, 2007
Infor ERP COM to enjoy over 50 customer-prioritised enhancements
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.
