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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Datalogic announces the acquisition of Datasensor S.p.A.

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Datalogic SpA has approved the acquisition of Datasensor SpA, a company 100% owned by Hydra SpA, controlling shareholder of Datalogic SpA

RedPrairie customers share secrets of extreme performance

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RedPrairie Corporation held its third annual international customer conference and exhibition on 16-17 September

Sustainability is driver of innovation rather than cost

3 Sustainability is driver of innovation rather than cost

Research released by KPMG International and CIES reveals that, far from regarding corporate responsibility as a cost, many leading retailers and manufacturers see sustainability as an important driver of innovation

Belgravium launch new Tablet PC

4 Belgravium launch new Tablet PC

Belgravium is proud to introduce its latest generation, ruggedised web tablet, the Tokyo 3200 Series

HighJump Software receives top Warehouse Management Solutions award by European Institute of Transport Management

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HighJump Software has been honored with the Warehouse Management Solutions Company 2009 Award by the European Institute of Transport Management

Third Generation Active RFID Bursts onto the Scene

6 Third Generation Active RFID Bursts onto the Scene

The third generation has a number of remarkable new systems which have just become available

IFS grows footprint in F-35 fighter

7 IFS grows footprint in F-35 fighter

IFS has announced that Lockheed Martin has decided to extend the use of IFS Applications in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Autonomic Logistics Information System

Past the Tipping Point

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Transportation decision makers must now reevaluate their mode-selection strategies, while distribution network modellers must rethink their inventory and warehouse-placement approachesThis White Paper takes a close look at the supply chains core components and discusses what changes should be implemented now to avert problems and seize opportunities.

GS1 UK launches Data Quality initiative

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Sainsburys and Britvic co-chair industry forum to standardise product information

Rapid change in the mobile software market driving opportunity

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In VDCs newly published report on mobile computing software for enterprise mobility applications, the global opportunity exceeded $5.4 billion

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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