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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.
Menzies Distribution Improves Efficiency with Sandpiper and Datalogic
May 08, 2006
Running a distribution network efficiently demands a heavy reliance on technology.
Tesco, Habitat, Lloyds Pharmacy, Mid-Counties Co-op, Threshers and Body Shop - another great line up for Retail Solutions!
May 08, 2006
Retail Solutions, at Birminghams NEC from the 6th 8th June 2006, will once again play host to some of the industrys leading retailers who will be speaking about how they have utilised technology to grow their business.
Knorr-Bremse and TNT Logistics Celebrate 10 Year Partnership
May 05, 2006
TNT Logistics and German brake systems manufacturer Knorr-Bremse celebrate 10 years of partnership this month.
SAGE LAUNCHES most complete business software package for mid-market companies
May 05, 2006
Sage 1000 combines CRM and ERP to provide single view of customers and suppliers
InBond Manages Warehouse and Duty Management as a Single Integrated Solution Using RedPrairies DLx Suite
May 04, 2006
InBond Increases Performance Against All KPIs After Just 10 Months
IBM wins multi-year business transformation contract with British Energy designed to drive efficiencies and cost savings
May 04, 2006
Agreement will enable British Energy to improve supply chain performance for its 9 power stations across the UK
Andreas Stihl improves service to its UK dealers with Infor Manufacturing Essentials
May 04, 2006
Chain saw supplier set to improve its customer relationship management
Dutch bookstore chain builds worlds first fully automated item-level RFID tagged store, with Progress Software technology
May 04, 2006
Fully integrated application suite cuts labour and inventory management costs for Dutch bookseller, enables visibility into supply chain operations and enriches customer service.
Global Shipping and Logistics puts Manhattan Associates at the Heart of its Business in the Middle East
May 04, 2006
Dubai-based Logistics Services Provider Selects Supply Chain Execution Solution for Regions Largest Distribution Centre
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.
