Strategix has been awarded a contract worth in excess of GBP 2 million over the next five years by European electronic components distributor Abacus Group plc to supply and implement its OneOffice software package
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 - Increasing pressures on costs and margins: Does your WMS hold the key to Increased labour productivity?
Mar 20, 2008
Containing labour costs has always been a challenge for retailers, wholesalers and third-party logistics providers, now a number of key economic issues are converging to make labour productivity even more imperative
Avery Dennison retailer tags and ticket plants attain FSC CoC certification
Mar 19, 2008
Tags and tickets produced for apparel makers and retailers at Avery Dennison Asia facilities can now carry the FSC logo
Fair play
Mar 19, 2008
How state-of-the-art WMS and supply chain solution functionality is not only facilitating enhanced efficiency in the workplace but also greater fairness and understanding in the working environment
New quick order entry facility for prof.ITplus
Mar 19, 2008
OGL Computer have announced the latest development to prof.ITplus, their stock control and order processing software for merchants and distributors
Agent Provocateur uncovers business benefits with K3
Mar 19, 2008
Agent Provocateur, the exclusive UK luxury lingerie retailer has selected K3 to supply a new IT system to improve its product life cycle management
Lawson Software announces Trace Engine 3.0
Mar 18, 2008
Food & beverage companies given help to improve food safety and quality
Doctor + iPhone = better healthcare
Mar 18, 2008
The next time you go to your doctors office, check to see if he/she is using an iPhone, along with a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff, to evaluate your health
Mobile terminals from DLoG 'provide assured performance at the heat of TNT's parcel operations'
Mar 18, 2008
TNT's selection of DLoG MPC mobile terminals for deployment on tugs used to marshal articulated lorry trailers is at the heart of its parcel sortation operations
Meteor Electrical puts goods on shelves in half the time
Mar 18, 2008
Electrical wholesaler turns to Manhattan ILS: Integrated Logistics Solutions to support expanding business
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.
