Weleda AG has achieved a significant milestone with successful integration of the LFS warehouse management system supplied by EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group) at its production location in Switzerland. Introducing the system signifies a crucial step in transitioning all manufacturing sites in the German-speaking region to LFS.
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.
New research reveals a new generation of UK entrepreneurs with retail the most popular sector for start-ups
Jan 10, 2024
New research by Geek Retreat, the geek culture retailer, gaming café, community hub and events venue, shows that 15% of Brits have set up their own business in the past ten years, and of these, 44% did so in the last three years. The findings also show that more women (52%) have started their own business in the past three years, compared to men (30%).
Softcat reveals cyber security is top IT priority for the manufacturing sector in 2024
Jan 10, 2024
A new report by provider of IT infrastructure, Softcat, offers a look into the technologies the manufacturing sector is prioritising over the next 12 months.The findings form part of a report based on the views of more than 4,000 customers from 2,900 organisations in the UK and Ireland, across 27 industries in both the public and private sectors.
Smartwatches forecasted to rebound in 2024 with 17% growth
Jan 09, 2024
Canalys' recent global wearable band market analysis forecasts a 2% rise in 2023, totaling to 186 million units. This growth is primarily driven by a significant 22% surge in basic watch shipments in emerging markets, notably India.
Recent flooding is the latest demonstration of extreme weather’s impact on the UK supply chain
Jan 09, 2024
The recent bout of severe weather, including flooding across various regions of the UK, has been yet another demonstration of the impact that extreme weather has on the supply chain.
Flexxbotics to demonstrate solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at ATX West 2024
Jan 09, 2024
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalisation for robot-driven manufacturing, will showcase its breakthrough technologies at ATX West 2024 in Anaheim, CA on 6-8 February, 2024.
Almost half of businesses have now implemented machine learning, says STX Next research
Jan 08, 2024
Research from STX Next, the software development company specialising in Python, has found that 47% of businesses have now implemented machine learning (ML) into business processes. Despite this growth in popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) and ML, further growth could be limited without investment in specialised technical teams to drive integration.
CES 2024: Orbbec incorporates deeplearning with Stereo Vision
Jan 08, 2024
Orbbec, the company dedicated to 3D vision systems, has launched the Gemini 2 XL at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Glimmers of hope for the global Consumer Technology and Durables market in 2024
Jan 08, 2024
CES marks the start of the new year for the Consumer Technology and Durables (T&D) market. For GfK's experts, it's a time to assess the global T&D results and developing trends coming out of the year just gone and to look ahead to what the new year will bring.
UK manufacturers plan to increase reshoring to get better value and more security
Jan 04, 2024
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.
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.
