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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.
Making Aunt Bessie lean and mean
Oct 03, 2008
Looking at the brand logo you might think that the sturdy figure of Aunt Bessie suggests a liking for her own Yorkshire puddings, yet Aunt Bessie takes the concept of lean much more seriously for her manufacturing processes
Symingtons opts for Belgravium
Oct 03, 2008
Symingtons has recently chosen Atlanta 8000 Mobile Computers from Belgravium in order to optimise its warehouse operation
The PharmaSRM 2008 2 Day Conference
Oct 03, 2008
Supplier Relationship Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Magellan: delivering real world global business process automation
Oct 03, 2008
A comprehensive solution touching multiple components of the manufacturing and distribution process
SYSPRO ERP helps healthcare products manufacturers meet strict compliance requirements
Oct 02, 2008
K3 Business Technology Group has announced that SYSPRO ERP offers the required functionalities to assist medical and healthcare products manufacturers in meeting stringent regulations
CIPS/Markit UK Manufacturing PMI
Oct 02, 2008
Manufacturing output, new orders and employment all fell at survey record rates in September
RFID tags from UPM Raflatac assure fast and accurate deliveries
Oct 02, 2008
Log house manufacturer Honkarakenne has gained substantial benefits since implementing RFID tags in its production
Import Services launches logistics reporting service
Oct 01, 2008
Import Services has launched a new service to transform the way the delivered cost per order is reported
Global positioning system technology inside the Datalogic JET PDA
Oct 01, 2008
Datalogic Mobiles JET PDA has now been enhanced with integrated GPS technology, making it a Full Optional Solution
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.
