The 3PL sector in Scandinavia continues to be subject to price pressure
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.
Demand Solutions Scores Apparel Industry Recognition
May 04, 2006
Company is included in short list of leaders in textile and apparel merchandising
Airbus Spares optimizes logistics: Saving millions with integrated planning
May 03, 2006
The spares division of European Airbus set up an innovative logistics concept.
Organon acquires flexible production chain: leads to lower stock and more reliable delivery of medicines
May 03, 2006
Organon creates and markets prescription medicines that improve the health and quality of human life.
Saab Aircraft establishes a new plane for service parts inventory requirements
May 03, 2006
Sweden is known for lakes, mountains, Ingrid Bergman, Abba and Saab!
Optimizing outdoor logistics
May 03, 2006
More and more focus is being put on the ability to effectively manage logistic flows in the large open spaces outside the warehouse, often called yard management.
Symbol launches 2nd generation RFID tag inlays - enables reading at up to 30ft
May 03, 2006
High-Performance Tag Inlays Available Through New Certified Label Converter Program
Psion Teklogix freezes out competitors with new RFID solution
May 03, 2006
The rugged 7530 hand-held computer now delivers RFID compatibility for the cold storage market
ANTENNA SOFTWARE SHIPS A3 MOBILE SALES INTELLIGENCE SUITE FOR NETSUITE NETFLEX APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME
May 03, 2006
Antenna Software Delivers Real-Time Wireless Offerings for NetSuite Products
SAVI TECHNOLOGY RELEASES NEW RFID SENSOR TAGS TO TRACK AND MONITOR THE CONDITION OF GLOBAL SHIPMENTS
May 03, 2006
New Mounting Options of Savi Sensor Tags (ST-673 and ST-674) Can Be Affixed to Metal, Plastic, Wood, Cardboard and Other Containers
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.
