Wiha, manufacturer of hand tools for professional use in trade and industry, has partnered with nVentic, the inventory optimisation specialists, to optimise its inventory management capabilities.
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.
Church & Dwight selects Rockwell Automation to increase manufacturing cybersecurity resilience
Mar 18, 2024
Rockwell Automation Inc. has been selected by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. to strengthen the consumer goods company’s cybersecurity program.
Red Canary detects spike in cloud account compromises and email forwarding rule abuse
Mar 14, 2024
Red Canary has unveiled its sixth annual Threat Detection Report, examining the trends, threats, and adversary techniques that organizations ought to prioritize in the coming months and years.
2024 Sophos Threat Report: Cybercrime on Main Street details cyberthreats facing SMBs
Mar 14, 2024
Sophos has released its annual 2024 Sophos Threat Report, with this year’s report detailing ‘Cybercrime on Main Street’ and the biggest threats facing small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs*).
Gartner predicts 25% of logistics key performance indicator reporting will be supported by GenAI by 2028
Mar 14, 2024
By 2028, 25% of all logistics key performance indicator (KPI) reporting will be powered by generative AI (GenAI), according to Gartner, Inc.
TrueCommerce recognised again as a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Commerce Network
Mar 14, 2024
TrueCommerce, a global provider of supply chain and trading partner connectivity, integration and omnichannel solutions, was positioned in the Leaders Category of the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Commerce Network (MESCCN) 2023 Vendor Assessment* report.
Epicor celebrates partner success with 2024 International Partner Excellence Awards
Mar 13, 2024
Epicor, provider of industry-specific enterprise software designed to support business growth, has celebrated the achievements of its International Partner Excellence Awards winners. The awards were presented during the company’s annual Momentum Partner Conference, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, last week.
Grocery retail giants rely on automation from Cimcorp
Mar 13, 2024
Cimcorp is a provider of intralogistics solutions, simplifying material flows and improving customers’ profitability by offering innovative and efficient solutions for automation.
Packaging robots is set to grow US$ 7.5 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 8%
Mar 13, 2024
According to data from Fact.MR, the global packaging robots market is on a significant growth trajectory, expected to surge from US$3.8 billion in 2022 to US$7.5 billion by 2032.
RAIN Alliance reports 32% Increase in global RAIN RFID chip shipments as adoption and usage diversifies across multiple industries
Mar 12, 2024
RAIN Alliance has today announced that 44.8bn RAIN RFID tag chips were shipped globally in 2023. This figure represents year-on-year growth of 32%, and reflects increasing demand across a variety of industries for technology solutions that improve transparency, efficiency, traceability and sustainability.
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.
