Following the Autumn Statement, many manufacturing businesses may breathe a sigh of relief as the Finance Minister announced that he was making permanent the tax incentives for businesses to invest that he introduced earlier in the year.
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.
Europa secures customs warehouse authorisation across 3PL sites
Jan 04, 2024
Ambitious logistics fulfilment specialist Europa Warehouse has fully achieved Customs Warehouse Authorisation by HMRC, marking the next major step in its warehouse investment programme to better support the pain points of traditional and ecommerce retailers.
Retail Think Tank 2024 predictions: Food, Health & Beauty and Purpose-driven retail set to be sector winners in the year ahead
Jan 03, 2024
Food and Health & Beauty are expected to be two of the best performing retail categories for 2024, along with ‘purpose’ driven retail offerings, which include circular retail and sustainable shopping formats, according to predictions from the KPMG/RetailNext Retail Think Tank (RTT), an independent board of retail experts.
Heel, manufacturer of biological medicines, digitises packaging lines with NextGen PAS-X MES
Jan 03, 2024
Drug manufacturer Heel has successfully implemented Werum PAS-X MES 3.3.0, Körber's NextGen MES for pharma, biotech, and cell & gene therapy, at its main plant in Baden-Baden, Germany.
Concept Reply supports MULTIVAC in developing smart services for the Industrial Internet of Things
Jan 03, 2024
Concept Reply, part of the Reply network of companies and specialised in IoT, is working with MULTIVAC, manufacturer of processing and packaging solutions, to develop smart services for automated machine monitoring.
Food industry urged to establish solid foundations before new technologies can benefit food safety
Jan 03, 2024
The food industry has been warned that AI technology is no magic bullet to ensure food safety and that developing the right culture must be the first step.
Improving your demand and fulfilment processes
Jan 02, 2024
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with leading representatives from the analyst and vendor communities to discuss some of the most important key talking points and areas of innovation taking place within demand forecasting and planning technology.
With a more fragmented and volatile playing field becoming the norm, companies need to be able to make better more accurate decisions to manage anticipated and actual demand as well as execute and fulfil orders.
Manufacturers enter 2024 on knife edge as output falls in December
Jan 02, 2024
Commenting on the latest CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index which has fallen to 46.2, Mike Thornton, national head of manufacturing at RSM UK, said: “The manufacturing PMI in December continued to show signs of stability at 46.2, down only marginally from 47.2 in December.
Customised production with individual 3D printed structures
Jan 02, 2024
Software pioneer CoreTechnologie has upgraded the latest version of its 3D printing software 4D_Additive with a new lattice structure module.
ONVIF agrees with OSSA to take over standardising descriptive data generated by IoT devices
Jan 02, 2024
ONVIF, the open industry forum supporting standardised communications between IP-based physical security products, has entered into an agreement with the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) to take over development of data ontology and metadata specifications.
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.
