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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.
Lawson: Untapped Supply Chain Management Opportunities Leave Global Food & Beverage Firms at Risk
Nov 16, 2006
Symbol Technologies Announces Third Annual Enterprise Mobility Solutions Award Winners
Nov 16, 2006
Partners Provide Innovative Enterprise Mobility Solutions that Simplify Customer Business Processes to Deliver Significant ROI
A silver bullethow to effectively integrate mobile data capture solutions with SAP
Nov 16, 2006
PEAK Technologies Werner Hinze presents three very different options on how best to integrate mobile data solutions with SAPbut whats the best way to eliminate errors within the supply chain?
RFID Exotica
Nov 15, 2006
At IDTechEx, when we teach Radio Frequency Identification RFID, we talk of it being a ubiquitous enabling technology like the wheel or paper.
CHATSWORTH ADOPTS THE ULTRA 6039 FOR SOPHISTICATED SUPPLY CHAIN APPLICATIONS
Nov 15, 2006
Chatsworth Settlement Trustees, the trading arm of Chatsworth House and Estate, has adopted the Paxar Monarch, Pathfinder, Ultra, Platinum 6039, one-piece data terminal and printer solution for its advanced supply chain and stock take applications.
Epson and Vanguard Paper combat replica receipts
Nov 14, 2006
When applied to Epson's approved range of EPoS papers, new 'scratch and reveal' ink offers retailers receipts that cannot be copied
WHITBREAD ROLLS OUT MOBILE DEVICES ACROSS SUPPLY CHAIN TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AS FESTIVE PERIOD APPROACHES
Nov 14, 2006
Whitbread's supply chain and logistics division use mobile devices and Blackbay software to speed food delivery to high street brands.
The Path to Positive ROI from an RFID Initiative, According to a New Aberdeen Group Report
Nov 13, 2006
Firms that share design and implementation between business line management and IT enjoy a 26% shorter average time to positive ROI
NetOp Tech Ltd provides the answer to IDC analyst predictions with NetOp Mobile
Nov 13, 2006
Field personnel receive support for mobile devices including helpdesk assistance, file transfer and messaging
Show me the money - - $$$ -
Nov 10, 2006
How small changes in logistics procedures can make big changes on profitability.
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.
