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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.
RedPrairie Delivers Three-Day Implementation of Automated RFID Solution at Ocean Spray
May 11, 2006
Ocean Spray implements solution that exceeds retailer requirements; plans to use data to gain efficiencies in production process
2006 Enterprise and Supply Chain Management Solutions Company of the Year Award
May 11, 2006
Award Recipient: INFOR
Dont Let Your Data Become an MPFree-For-All
May 10, 2006
David Beesley of Security Consultancy Network Defence looks at the threat businesses face from handheld USB devices and how to secure core business systems against them, without sacrificing productivity.
VoiteQ Appoints Support Manager in Scotland as the company expands EPoS North of the Border
May 10, 2006
VoiteQ has appointed Brian Robb as Support Manager at its new Scottish office.
Intermec Receives 2006 Frost & Sullivan Supply Chain Management Enabling Technology Award For Development of Intellibeam EL10 Laser Scan Engine
May 10, 2006
Intermec received special recognition for development of its Intellibeam EL10 bar code scan engine
virgin atlantic TAKES OFF WITH PRINTRONIX RFID SOLUTION
May 10, 2006
Extensive RFID trial delivers outstanding time and cost benefits
RFID/EPCglobal in Europe Congress and Exhibition 2006
May 10, 2006
GS1 presents its first European conference focusing on Radio Frequency Identification and the Electronic Product Code.
REDPRAIRIE AND VOXWARE ANNOUNCE GLOBAL VALUE ADDED
May 09, 2006
RedPrairie to Utilize Voxware's VoiceLogistics ProT and VoxBrowserT Software to Deliver Embedded Voice Solutions
New Lawson Launches as a Compelling Alternative To "Big Two" In Global ERP Market
May 09, 2006
Merged Company to Focus on Simplifying Use of ERP 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.
