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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.
SEEBURGER POSITIONED IN GARTNER MAGIC QUADRANT REPORT OF INTEGRATION SERVICE PROVIDERS
Mar 15, 2006
SEEBURGER UK has announced that it has been positioned in the latest Magic Quadrant analysis of integration service providers by Gartner, Inc.
RedPrairie delivers Duty Stamp solution to Bonded Warehouses
Mar 15, 2006
Every bonded warehouse keeper knows that in order to comply with new requirements from HM Revenue & Customs, systems need to be in place to anticipate and prepare for change.
Texas Instruments and Smurfit-Stone Demonstrate breakthrough in attaching EPC Gen 2 RFID Straps to corrugated packaging
Mar 14, 2006
Innovative Strap-on-Box breakthrough allows RFID labels to be applied odd-shaped cases and item level products
Swisslog with new release of WarehouseManager
Mar 13, 2006
Enhanced support of high performance light goods systems
Wireless Forklift Monitoring - Instantly
Mar 13, 2006
Companies wanting to safeguard their staff, equipment and facilities in areas where forklift trucks are in use can now seamlessly integrate the latest ShockSwitch RFID from Lamerholm Electronics into their existing network.
Thorntons Selects iAnywheres Afaria to Sweeten Up its Sales and Logistics Process
Mar 13, 2006
iAnywhere Solutions, Inc. today announced that Thorntons has purchased iAnywheres Afaria solution to manage 400 mobile devices to be used throughout 380 Thorntons UK retail outlets
European Retail Supply Chain Faces up to the 24 Billion Shrinkage Challenge
Mar 13, 2006
Total shrinkage amongst European retailers and manufacturers is worth 24 billion equivalent to the annual GDP of Luxembourg.
TOKOPEN STREAMLINES TNT LOGISTICS ENGINEERING OPERATIONS FOR VEHICLE FLEET MAINTENANCE
Mar 13, 2006
TokOpen, from Tokairo, a division of Corpora Software, is now being used by the Engineering Department of TNT Logistics to streamline its 4000 vehicle fleet maintenance operation
University of Hertfordshire and Rent-I.T. Systems in MRP education partnership
Mar 13, 2006
The University of Hertfordshire and Rent-I.T. Systems UK Limited have entered into a partnership to educate local businesses in the benefits of implementing the 123mrp.NET MRP system into manufacturing and assembly operations.
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.
