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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CARPET DELIVERY TRACK-RECORD REMAINS UNBEATEN WITH PRISYM Track SOFTWARE

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Keeping track of 3,500 carpet deliveries a week throughout the UK is easy thanks to PRISYMID

DHL manages Go Sports European distribution with Manhattan Associates

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Leading supply chain solutions provider, Manhattan Associates, announced that DHL, has implemented their Warehouse Management solution at its two warehouses in northern France

RedPrairie Solution to Optimize Gildan Supply Chain

3 RedPrairie Solution to Optimize Gildan Supply Chain

RedPrairie Corporation announced recently that Gildan has implemented it's DLx Warehouse Management Solution at its new distribution facility.

PRISYM Track THE STRONGEST LINK IN EFFECTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

4 PRISYM Track THE STRONGEST LINK IN EFFECTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Coordinating the diverse elements in the supply chain is a constant challenge, but powerful PRISYM Track software from PRISYMID links them all into a seamless, effective and productivity-enhancing process.

iLMe 2006, Feb 15th, Leeds, UK - Information Lifecycle Management Event

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Information Lifecycle Management Event will cover content, storage and security issues.

Weekly report on viruses and intruders

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This week's report looks at an exploit -BodyonLoad-, a Trojan -AVKiller.V-, and a worm -Samony.B-.

Beauty Company Outsources Procurement to IBM

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COTY INC. SIGNS 5-YEAR CONTRACT WITH IBM FOR BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION SERVICES

Escort Memory Systems announces the Cobalt HF family for industrial automation

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Escort Memory Systems today announces the Cobalt HFTM family of RFID solutions for factory automation.

Secureseal's chilled food RFID monitoring keeps it cool in the yard

9 Secureseal's chilled food RFID monitoring keeps it cool in the yard

Secureseal has developed a wireless temperature monitoring system for refrigerated trailers in transport yards and critical points within the site.

Gain without the pain!

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How to implement new logistics routines with minimum disruption and maximum time to profit.

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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