Voice technology offers a solution to better manage complicated order picking in the aftermarket parts warehouse.
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.
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.
Zebra Technologies helps companies cut the cables to their wireless solutions with dual radios
Apr 07, 2006
Industrys first mobile printers with dual radios make the migration to truly wireless real-time operations smoother and more affordable
TNT Freight Management to implement Four Softs iDRIVE business intelligence application
Apr 05, 2006
TNT Freight Management has selected Four Softs iDRIVE business intelligence application for their global operations.
Weetabix starts global IT project to help forecast demand
Apr 05, 2006
Weetabix has just started to implement TXT demand planning software to improve the information flow for its supply chain.
TXT e-solutions unveils new software and services at Retail Solutions
Apr 05, 2006
TXT, a European supply chain software vendor, will be using this years Retail Solutions show in June at Birminghams NEC to unveil new advancements in its retail suite, TXTPERFORM
CODEGATES SOLUTION DELIVERS SUCCESS
Apr 05, 2006
Codegate, the mobile data capture specialist, has launched MobileCourier - a software solution that addresses a wide range of distribution and delivery needs
Psion and TAGSYS collaborate on RFID Mobility Systems
Apr 05, 2006
Seamless integration of TAGSYS RFID technology into Psion Teklogix devices to improve Logistics Applications
New Intermec EasyCoder PD41 Printer Makes Rugged, Best-in-Class Performance Affordable for All
Apr 05, 2006
Offers Ethernet as standard configuration, not an expensive option and supports all printer command languages and Unicode for global font support
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.
