The increasing globalisation of supply chain systems is causing mounting concern about their effect on the environment
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.
Wonderware achieves business milestone
Apr 02, 2008
Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys, has announced that it has achieved a significant milestone by having its customers actively deploying more than 500,000 software licenses around the globe
Petra Engineering Industries of Jordan Selects Epicor Manufacturing Solution
Apr 01, 2008
Epicor Continues to Tap into High-Growth Middle East Market; Leading Manufacturer of HVAC Equipment Selects Epicor to Streamline Its Discrete Manufacturing Processes
End of the IT department' predicted by 2013
Apr 01, 2008
The days of the traditional IT department are numbered - that is the stark prediction of Charles Black, CEO of Nasstar
Saracen choose tmWare
Apr 01, 2008
Saracen Datastore provides data storage and retrieval facilities alongside 3rd party warehousing
Agility acquires stake in US-based global supply chain company
Apr 01, 2008
Agility and Industriaplex Inc., a next generation B2B service provider, have formed a strategic alliance with Agilitys acquisition of a 10.82 percent equity stake in the company
Euro 2008 football ticket website hacked.....
Mar 31, 2008
Don't fall foul to website drive-by malware on soccer ticket website
How CRM changes peoples jobs on an everyday level
Mar 31, 2008
Concentrix has identified 15 key ways in which CRM systems impact on peoples jobs on an everyday level.
30th anniversary of IBS developing and delivering world-class business systems
Mar 31, 2008
IBS was formed in Sweden in 1978 and has since grown to become one of the industrys leading vendors of supply chain management software
Manhattan Associates appoints director of international communications strategy
Mar 31, 2008
New post critical to building brand in Asia-Pacific and to strengthening company's market position in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
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.
