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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.
DIGITAL AND ANALOGUE TACHOGRAPHS MADE EASY BY MICROLISE
Apr 10, 2006
The release by Microlise of the Drivers Hours Management System will make it easy for companies to automate the storage and analysis of both digital and analogue tachograph data to ensure their compliance with drivers hours and working time directives.
Infor: Inside the automotive industry
Apr 07, 2006
Lets face it. Its not easy being in the automotive supplier industry. Infors automotive industry analysis indicates that for major players in the automotive supply chain, there are seven trends having the greatest impact.
Manufacturers gain the benefits of CRM technology
Apr 07, 2006
A striking feature of the manufacturing software market over the last year has been the renewed interest in customer relationship management (CRM). Sages research with Benchmark confirms that manufacturers have suddenly taken to this technology.
Leveraging the labour supply chain
Apr 07, 2006
Our people are our most important asset. A statement professed by many a manageryet a statement not always supported by the facts. Its true that companies make significant investments in staff, but these investments are often limited to: wages, benefits and minimal levels of training.
Effective WMS supports lean manufacturing
Apr 07, 2006
The best WMS help minimise inventory by supporting the efficient flow of materials. They can link with ERP, manufacturing and other systems to ensure stock is ordered and scheduled for delivery only when required and made available for production as soon as it arrives.
Voice: Not just for simple case order picking
Apr 07, 2006
Many people may be under the impression that pick-by-voice is only used for straight-forward case picking and who could blame them? Here we look at different scenarios that demonstrate how this amazing technology can offer a lot more.
Driving voice through automotive aftermarket logistics
Apr 07, 2006
Voice technology offers a solution to better manage complicated order picking in the aftermarket parts warehouse.
HAND HELD PRODUCTS AND CODEGATE HELP MITSUBISHI TO TRACK CARS USING DOLPHINS!
Apr 07, 2006
Codegate has provided Mitsubishi Motors with a highly effective solution for keeping track of its vehicles - Dolphin 9500 mobile computers from Hand Held Products.
Datalogic Becomes Intermec RFID Rapid Start Participant With the Acquisition of PSC
Apr 07, 2006
Intermec Inc. said today the Datalogic Group has become a member of Intermecs RFID Rapid Start program following its acquisition of PSC Inc.
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.
