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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.
Swisslog Receives 2005 Platinum Sales Award From TGW-ERMANCO, Inc
Feb 22, 2006
TGW-ERMANCO has awarded their 2005 Platinum Sales award to Swisslog Logistics, Inc. based on sales leadership as a TGW-ERMANCO business partner.
Link Lockers Switches to Epicor Manufacturing Software
Feb 22, 2006
Vantage to Help Streamline Processes for Market-Leading Producer of Storage Equipment
Management Dynamics Customer Haworth Recognized for International Logistics Excellence by AberdeenGroup
Feb 20, 2006
Workspace Manufacturer realises $1.2 Million in Free Trade gains by Automating NAFTA Qualification and Export Compliance
Southern Syringe Services selects IBS solution
Feb 20, 2006
IBS (UK) Ltd has announced that it has won the contract to provide Southern Syringe Services with the IBS Enterprise software solution.
MICROLISE CONTRACT WILL DELIVER MOBILE LOGISTICS SOLUTION TO CASTLE CEMENT
Feb 20, 2006
Microlise have been awarded a 1M+ contract for the implementation of unique real-time mobile logistic technologies to the delivery fleet of Castle Cement Limited.
New ERP system helps filter company-wide information at Microfiltrex
Feb 20, 2006
Microfiltrex is the first of four divisions in its organisation to introduce a new manufacturing and accounting IT solution; as the most complex of the four businesses, it is paving the way for company to integrate its business system
ERP and CRM to amplify efficiency gains and customer service levels at Arcam
Feb 20, 2006
Maintaining superior customer service and technology standards in a highly competitive, fast-moving industry, meant award-winning hi-fi and home cinema manufacturer, Arcam, needed the support of a new state-of-the-art computer system.
SATO Completes Purchase Of Checkpoints Barcode Systems (BCS) Businesses
Feb 17, 2006
SATO have announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Checkpoints former BCS businesses and Hand-held Labeling Systems (HLS) in the United States.
Debenhams invest in Global Data Synchronisation with Kewill
Feb 17, 2006
Kewill Systems Plc have announced that Debenhams has exclusively selected the Kewill-Inovis Catalogue to achieve operational improvements through global data synchronisation.
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.
