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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.
JOBSHOP HELPS JJ CHURCHILL MAINTAIN ITS COMPETITIVE EDGE
Nov 21, 2006
'It's not what you've got, but the way that you use it.'
Unitech Adds 3G Wireless Connectivity to Its Terminals with the Sierra Wireless AirCard 850 WWAN card
Nov 20, 2006
Unitech, the third largest worldwide manufacturer of rugged PDAs, has announced a collaboration with Sierra Wireless to deliver 3G/UMTS wireless connectivity to its devices via the AirCard 850 wireless wide area network (WWAN) card.
Intermec Improves Inventory Accuracy at Lighthouse for the Blind
Nov 20, 2006
Lighthouse for the Blind Employs More Blind Workers, Improves Inventory Accuracy with Intermec Mobile Devices and Genesta's SyVox
CIPS buys into life-long learning
Nov 17, 2006
'Life-long learning' for business professionals is becoming easier and more cost-effective to deliver thanks to burgeoning content management technology.
Turning change into an asset
Nov 17, 2006
How can manufacturers evolve from being inward-centric, to ensure that they dont miss the revolution their customers want? The answer is to aggressively develop and pursue a field-to-factory vision says Louis Columbus, senior consulting manager, Cincom.
"A.S. Watson's subsidiary Kruidvat opts for Witron DPS
Nov 16, 2006
Kruidvat, a subsidiary of the worldwide operating A.S. Watson group of companies, is planning to build a new automated warehouse and picking system for retail distribution in Heteren (NL).
ENDOLINE MACHINERY TO EXPAND INTO EUROPE LEVERAGING REAL-TIME VIEW OF MANUFACTURING, FINANCE AND INVENTORY OPERATIONS
Nov 16, 2006
Infor ERP Visual promotes efficiency and enables Endoline to embrace lean thinking
VOICE IN THE WAREHOUSE: THE HIDDEN DECISION (Free White Paper)
Nov 16, 2006
Making the Open and Shut Case - Free white Paper that looks at open versus proprietary voice systems.
New AberdeenGroup Research Reveals Logility Customers Exceed Best in Class Companies in Inventory Optimization Performance
Nov 16, 2006
Aberdeen Survey finds Logility customers are ahead of Best in Class companies in customer level forecasting and detailed inventory optimization
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.
