Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys Systems Inc., today announced that it will extend the integration of Wonderwares open manufacturing software solutions built on ArchestrA technology to the Microsoft Dynamics AX business management solution.
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.
Wonderware Extends ISA-95 Enterprise Integration Capabilities to Include Microsoft Dynamics AX
Aug 09, 2006
Suppliers Open All Hours for supply chain knowledge
Aug 09, 2006
Data standards body commissions research into supply chain technology adoption amongst small grocery suppliers
Arla Foods demand management system is the cream of the crop
Aug 09, 2006
Arla Foods UK plc is the UKs leading dairy company with a turnover in excess of 1.3 billion. Arla processes over 2.2 billion litres of milk a year and enjoys a 44 per cent share of the British retail fresh milk market, making over 2200 daily deliveries direct to stores nationwide.
The special needs of project-based manufacturers:
Aug 08, 2006
Rollalong upgrades ERP system to accommodate the Aspire Project; Thomas R. Cutler reports.
Stocktake UK Limited adopt Belgravium's 'Atlanta' for licensed trade stock-checking
Aug 07, 2006
Stocktake (UK)has grown into a market leader in the provision of first class stocktaking services to the licensed trades and hospitality industry.
Hand Held Products reveals five things you never knew you could do with a handheld scanner!
Aug 07, 2006
Hand Held Products sees a growing number of unusual ways to use handheld devices, which in addition to traditional data collection, are also used for a broad variety of other purposes.
Concerning the food and beverage supply chain...
Aug 04, 2006
Allen Scott, Manhattan Associates, looks at some of the supply chain challenges facing the food and drinks industry and offers some solutions.
Texas Instruments Announces Availability of EPCglobal Certified Generation 2 RFID Silicon
Aug 04, 2006
Advanced design improves chip performance to ease supply chain RFID adoption
Crowther Ltd goes live with OSL's e-STYLEman web-enabled ERP solution
Aug 03, 2006
e-STYLEman provides total inventory visibility for Crowther's range of menswear brands including Haines & Bonner, Piscador, Sangan, Pierre Cardin, John Langford and Frederick Theak
Sidewinder, a division of SPL WorldGroup Inc., helps Comet Enhance Customer Service with real-time scheduling
Aug 03, 2006
Sidewinder recently announced that Comet plc have selected Sidewinders RealTIME Scheduler to improve its operational efficiencies and enhance customer service in home delivery and after-sales service operations
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.
