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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.
WHITE PAPER - Top 7 Planning & Scheduling approaches to support modern manufacturing
Jul 09, 2008
Read this White Paper and find out:* The 7 new Planning & Scheduling approaches for boosting the productivity of manufacturing plants.* The 11 main differences between ERP Planning and Advanced Planning & Scheduling capabilities.* How Planning & Scheduling challenges vary according to manufacturing style and industry.
Unipart and Manhattan Associates complete project
Jul 08, 2008
Global supply chain optimisation provider Manhattan Associates, and private logistics company Unipart Logistics, have successfully completed a joint project in record time, to deliver a scalable, menu-priced, e-fulfilment solution for specialty retailer Pets at Home
Handheld Europe introduces new rugged tablet computer
Jul 08, 2008
Handheld Europe has launched the new Algiz 10 rugged tablet computer
SEEBURGER in Leaders Quadrant of New B2B Gateway Report
Jul 08, 2008
Seeburger Inc. has been named to the Leaders category in the new Gartner Inc. Magic Quadrant analysis of business-to-business gateway providers
Gondrand chooses Kewill's integrated global freight forwarding solution
Jul 08, 2008
Gondrand Group has selected Kewill to supply an integrated freight forwarding solution to support the Groups strategic goal to become the premium global logistics provider
Video review of the new Honeywell Dolphin 9900 mobile computer
Jul 08, 2008
Rugged, ergonomic and feature-rich, the Dolphin 9900 is a single comprehensive mobile solution that eliminates the need for deploying multiple devices to the field.
Norbain secures supply chain deal with TXT e-solutions
Jul 08, 2008
Norbain's new partnership with TXT e-solutions will vastly increase its supply chain efficiency by enabling greatly improved collaborative planning and forecasting in what is a truly global supply chain spanning over 5 continents
HONEYWELL ACQUIRES METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS
Jul 07, 2008
Honeywell have completed its acquisition of Metrologic Instruments, Inc., a leading manufacturer of laser and mobile imaging and remote scanning, for approximately $720 million
BlueStar to distribute the Tx700 and Tx800
Jul 07, 2008
BlueStar, the solutions-based distributor for Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, Mobility, and RFID products, is distributing LXE's T700 and Tx800 vehicle mount computers
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.
