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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.
River Island reaps rewards with Manhattan Associates supply chain solutions
May 30, 2006
Warehouse Management and Labour Management solutions play pivotal role to ensure smooth flow of goods during period of rapid expansion
iForce opens new warehouse for Boots.com
May 30, 2006
iForce, the e-fulfilment and reverse logistics specialist, has officially opened The Fort, a new 164,000 sq ft warehouse facility in Birmingham.
Delegates hear third party contract liability warning
May 30, 2006
Following recent changes to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), any company taking on a new contract providing services, may now find that they are responsible for redundancy payments and potentially liable for unfair dismissal claims.
Chocolate Confectionery house choose SAP Business One
May 30, 2006
Blandford based distributor of chocolate confectionery, House of Sarunds has recently signed a contract with Poole based Codestone Technologies to implement the fully integrated business software for SMEs, SAP Business One.
DLOG WINS 200,000 ORDER FOR PRODUCTION DATA AND SHOPFLOOR REPORTING SYSTEM AT BORG-WARNER
May 30, 2006
Shopfloor networking and hardware specialist, DLoG (UK) Ltd has won a 200,000 order to supply and install a production data management and shopfloor data reporting system at Yorkshire-based Borg Warner Turbo Systems.
UNISYS SELECTS DHL AS GLOBAL LEAD PROVIDER FOR CUSTOMIZED LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS
May 30, 2006
New Contract with Unisys to Deliver Seamless After-Market Service Parts Supply Chain
GS1 Global Data Synchronisation Network shows exponential growth
May 30, 2006
Strong business value drives increases
Shopevolution Now In Cash & Carry Shops
May 26, 2006
At inco Danmark customers now scan items by themselves using Shopevolution, the CRM solution from Datalogic.
Zetes extends its technological platform in People ID
May 26, 2006
Acquiring MetaForm Ltd, a leader in enrolment of Personal Data for Identification Applications
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.
