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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

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IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Partners with IBS&S to Launch Complete RFID Asset Management Solution

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IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, a leader in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) innovation, has signed a two-way reseller agreement with Integrated Business Systems & Services (IBS&S). This agreement comes on the heels of an aggressive year of growth for IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, who is now strategically working with another veteran in the RFID software industry.

Sandpiper Deliver New RF Solution For St. Regis New Warehouse and Engineering Stores

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St Regis, part of DS Smith Plc, is the UKs largest manufacturer and recycler of paper. In order to provide additional storage capacity for 20,000 tonnes of finished product, as part of its strategy to deliver from stock to improve customer service levels, a new build warehouse development was completed that provides an additional 13,300 sq.m. of warehouse space.

Network Rail Selects iAnywheres Afaria Mobile Device Management Solution to Help Keep Engineers On Track with Maintenance Targets

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Network Rail Selects iAnywheres Afaria Mobile Device Management Solution to Help Keep Engineers On Track with Maintenance Targets

Zetes to open new subsidiary in Italy, starting with Voice solutions and services

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A Pan-European leader in Auto-ID systems' integration, Zetes is now extending its coverage to the Italian market by opening new sales and support offices in Milan. Zetes Srl will originally concentrate in voice recognition solutions and services. Zetes Srl is a 100% owned subsidiary of Zetes Industries.

Naturally Best use SSI's TROPOS system to deliver customer quality and profitability

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Potato supplier, Naturally Best will use the TROPOS system from Chelford company SSI to help manage and control its expanding business in 2006 and beyond. TROPOS will provide suppliers & customers with an as it happens' view of production and delivery which will assist Naturally Best in keeping the business on track.

MACS Software Adopts Childrens Charity

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MACS Software, a leading supplier of software solutions for warehousing, distribution and manufacturing has officially announced that it will be supporting the Leicester Childrens Hospital for the foreseeable future.

WE Netherlands uses Geac DesignTime and QuestPDM at styling department

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Roll-out to product development and purchase departments to follow next year

ITS NOT GOOD TO CHAT ONLINE ANYWAY

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Employees open up security risks as they chat online up to 23 times per day

Texas Instruments Educational & Productivity Solutions First to Ship EPC Gen 2 Tagged Cases and Pallets to Wal-Mart

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Starting with a dozen product lines shipped to five distribution centers, TI E&PS, a Wal-Mart next 200 supplier, is tagging cases and pallets of its market-leading graphing, scientific and financial calculators using Gen 2 smart label solutions from Texas Instruments RFid Systems, NCR Corporation and Zebra Technologies.

Intermec's New CN30 Changes the Face of Retail Mobile Computing

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Until now, retailers too often have been forced to rely on a variety of application-centric, proprietary technologies for their store operations and store management applications. The result has been a combination of mobile devices, operating systems and software development tools that have made it difficult, if not impossible, to reduce support and training costs. Intermec Technologies new modular CN30 mobile computer system changes all that.

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.

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