Global manufacturer and SYSPRO user, The Doncasters Group has been shortlisted in the 2006 Best of British Manufacturing IT Awards.
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.
YORKSHIRE FORWARD INVESTS 6.5M IN 'FACTORY OF THE FUTURE'
Aug 14, 2006
Yorkshire Forward has invested 6.50 million to build a 'Factory of the Future', as part of the second phase of development of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing located at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Waverley, Rotherham
ARAMARK rolls out BCP/Toshiba retail solution
Aug 14, 2006
Managed services supplier, ARAMARK UK, has boosted store turnover and cut stock taking time by rolling out the latest retail management solution from BCP and Toshiba TEC Europe to the MODs fast-growing stores estate.
TXT e-solutions joins Microsoft Industry Builder Initiative with its Consumer-Driven Planning solutions
Aug 11, 2006
Microsoft announced on July 10 at the Tech-Ed 2006 Conference, held in Boston in the presence of 15.000 international specialists, that TXT had joined the Industry Builder program.
Critical components: What you need to know about product traceability
Aug 11, 2006
Food and beverage companies face intense competition and extremely tight margins in the manufacture and distribution of their products...article by Marcus Bennett (pictured right) and Hugh Murphy (pictured left), 3M Supply Chain Solutions
BT CATCHES EFFICIENCY SAVINGS IN ITS FOODNET
Aug 11, 2006
BT launches a quick and easy way of identifying products for targeted recalls
The voice on a hand held bandwagon gathers speed
Aug 11, 2006
Caveat emptor! Let the buyer beware says VoiteQ, a leading supplier of of voice-directed supply chain solutions. David Stanhope, the company's CEO speaks out.
DLoG introduces XMDA hand-held IPC
Aug 11, 2006
Industrial PC and terminal specialist DLoG (UK) has introduced a hand-held industrial computer with 7-inch TFT touch-screen display.
Newcastle City Council to Increase Efficiency Using Vehicle Location from APD
Aug 11, 2006
Newcastle City Councils Neighbourhood Services Directorate has chosen a vehicle tracking and resource allocation product from APD, the UKs leading mobile information specialist.
Psion Teklogix teams up with Vocollect to provide voice recognition to WORKABOUT PRO VIP product line
Aug 10, 2006
Psion Teklogix, a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection, imaging and RFID, and Vocollect, Inc., the world leader in voice-directed work, today introduced the WORKABOUT PRO Speech.
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.
