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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.
Planning What's In-Store at World Duty Free
Oct 02, 2006
World Duty Free Increases Sales after Implementing JDA Portfolio.
Now available Navara on BlackBerry!
Oct 02, 2006
Mobile solutions of Navara are now available on BlackBerry devices. Connecting between Navara and BlackBerry is a feature of the newest release of Navara Mobility Suite 4.1.
IBM and IET launch new scheme to ensure standards within the IT industry
Oct 02, 2006
Europes biggest engineering society The Institution of Engineering and Technology and IBM have today launched a unique professional development scheme to benchmark standards in the IT industry.
Intellident deliver advanced RFID traceability system to Honda
Oct 02, 2006
Honda have awarded Intellident the contract to supply, implement and manage an RFID track and trace solution.
Christian Salvesen nominated for RFID Breakthrough Awards
Oct 02, 2006
European logistics company Christian Salvesen has been nominated for a series of technical innovation awards for its ground-breaking use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.
Quintiq enables e-Logistics Control to deliver 4PL activities
Sep 28, 2006
Founded in 1905, Ewals Cargo Care has a long history as a third-party logistics provider. ECC now has a turnover of 330m with operations in 14 countries, over 1,500 employees and 45 separate sites. With its multi-modal capability..........
Preactor provides nourishing planning and scheduling solution for Hitchen Foods
Sep 28, 2006
In order to continually improve its performance as a leading food supplier, and in order to enhance further the companys mantra of quality, freshness and speed, Hitchen Foods decided to source a state-of-the-art advanced planning and scheduling software solution.
Innovate Logistics Achieves 99.5% Delivery Performance
Sep 27, 2006
A commitment to customer satisfaction and inward investment has led to Innovate Logistics achieving delivery performance in excess of 99.5% per cent.
Transport industry can save millions through the integration of mobile phones with route planning software
Sep 27, 2006
The Danish IT company, PHD, has developed an application connecting mobile telephones with route planning systems for the transport industry
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.