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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.
CDC Software Delivers Newest Version of Ross OnePlan for On-Demand Planning and Factory Scheduling
Sep 12, 2006
Forbo extends contract with TDG
Sep 12, 2006
TDG has extended its multi million pound UK distribution contract for Forbo, the world leader in linoleum-made floor coverings, with a deal which extensively re-engineers the UK supply chain solution.
Sterling Commerce Delivers End-to-End Order-to-Shipment
Sep 12, 2006
Company completes acquisition to round out solution, signs new customer, and is positioned in the Visionaries quadrant in leading independent analyst firms magic quadrant
Oneida Selects SAP and IBM
Sep 12, 2006
Oneida Ltd has selected SAP and IBM to optimize business processes and support the companys global growth strategy with rapidly deployable, business management solutions featuring built-in vertical industry expertise.
DHL Global mail to implement Four Softs iLogistics Product suite
Sep 12, 2006
DHL Global Mail, a business unit of Deutsche Post World Net, has selected the 4S iLogistics product suite as the platform to manage their day to day logistical operations.
DHL wins contract worth GBP 1.6 billion revenue over 10 years with the UK Governments Department of Health
Sep 12, 2006
DHL Logistics has won a 10-year deal totalling GBP 1.6 billion /Euro 2.3 billion in revenue to manage GBP 22 billion/Euro 32 billion total spend with the UK Governments Department of Health.
VOXWARE TAKES LEAD IN SUPPLYING VOICE TO RETAIL AUTO PARTS INDUSTRY
Sep 12, 2006
Advance Auto Parts Deploys Voxware's Voicelogistics Express Solution
Epicor Delivers Far Reaching New Functionality with Vantage
Sep 12, 2006
Industrys First Fully Service-Oriented Manufacturing Solution Enhances Support for Supply Chain Management and the Unique Requirements of Aerospace and Automotive
Integrated WMS, duty and billing solution does IT for InBond
Sep 12, 2006
InBond required an automated warehouse management solution that would enable it to operate a multi-customer, real-time environment while incorporating duty management and compliance with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) regulations as a seamlessly integrated solution.
Scientific & Chemical Supplies to roll out Sage 1000
Sep 11, 2006
UKs largest independent science equipment supplier set to increase growth by 10 per cent
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.
