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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.
RPC Containers maximizes productivity with Barco Manufacturing Execution System
Mar 23, 2006
Barco have announced that it has completed installation of the PLANTMASTER Manufacturing Execution System at the Blackburn site of RPC Containers, Ltd.
Delivering the parts to keep Aston Martin on the road to success
Mar 23, 2006
Aston Martin has teamed up with express delivery giant TNT to deliver parts for their vehicles.
Paragon to Showcase Fleet Controller Software at Commercial Vehicle Show
Mar 23, 2006
Brings together tracking and planning technologies to drive real-time distribution performance improvement integrates with leading telematics solutions
Epicor and Lumigent Deliver Increased Security for BusinessCritical Information on Epicor iScala ERP Platform
Mar 22, 2006
Audit DB Enables Companies to Reduce Information Risk and Ensure Data Integrity for Regulatory Compliance
Zebra combats superbug with anti-bacterial patient wristbands
Mar 21, 2006
~ new anti-microbial coating will help prevent infection and increase patient safety ~
Halfords fast - tracks for growth with CIBER Novasoft
Mar 21, 2006
The sharing of expertise and teamwork across Halfords, SAP and the consulting team from CIBER Novasoft was a vital factor in the success of this project. says Nick Wharton, Halfords Business Development Director
Scanning and capture technologies provide strong ROI as ECM evolves
Mar 21, 2006
Investments in document scanning and information capture technologies are providing strong efficiency benefits to users, according to ECM industry association AIIM.
Lean Six Sigma and Healthcare Manufacturing
Mar 21, 2006
Wilson Alexander Ltd. has launched a practice dedicated to Lean and Six Sigma.
Launch of YardTrak and iTrak at CV Show 2006
Mar 21, 2006
Unisto enhances GateSuite with launch of YardTrak and iTrak
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.
