New Specification to Enable Companies to Capture and Share Electronic Product Code (EPC) Event Data; Expecting to be Put Forward for Ratification Later This Year
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.
Zebra expands RFID product line with flexible, upgradeable solution
Oct 16, 2006
Enhanced R110Xi HF printer / encoder to support high volume applications
Deploying voice in cold and frozen food logistics
Oct 13, 2006
Voice technology replaces paper-based picking at cold-storage logistics specialist Primafrost. The solution has boosted productivity by more than 20 per cent and the quality of work has improved significantly.
Almac Sciences places 1/4million order for SSI TROPOS ERP solution
Oct 12, 2006
New system to support the continued rapid expansion of Almac Sciences
THE BUSINESS BENEFITS OF IT STILL NOT BEING DELIVERED
Oct 12, 2006
Companies are failing to capitalise on the business benefits from IT projects - and have made little progress in this area in the last 10 years.
Per-Scent Gains Bespoke Product Traceability with StorePal
Oct 12, 2006
Product traceability has long been recognised as in important and necessary part of most if not all quality assurance systems.
VOXWARE ANNOUNCES VOICE SOFTWARE TO SUPPORT NEW SYMBOL WT4000 SERIES OF MOBILE COMPUTERS
Oct 12, 2006
Solution Voice-Enables the WT4000's Hands-Free Functionality in Extreme Environments
sit-up channels plans ahead with Manhattan Associates
Oct 12, 2006
UK's fastest-growing TV retailer implements Manhattan Associates' Integrated Planning Solutions across multiple channels
Access Supply Chain is the instrument of top performance at S Murray
Oct 12, 2006
Blending technology with tradition has allowed medical equipment manufacturer, S Murray & Co, to dramatically improve the efficiency of its business, making substantial financial savings in the process.
Global Forest And Paper Company UPM Selects IBM As IT Delivery Partner
Oct 12, 2006
6-year IBM contract to establish new service delivery model for UPM
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.
