Following a period of growth and investment in two new warehousing facilities at its main distribution centre in Nottingham, Pedigree identified the need for a warehouse management system to help fully utilise the new facilities
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.
Lets talk about voice recognition systems
Jan 24, 2008
Duncan Smillie, managing director of Psion Teklogix (UK) describes how three diverse operations have brought significant efficiencies to their supply chains by implementing voice recognition systems
Internet World 2008 comes to Earls Court, London
Jan 24, 2008
Internet World is the leading event for decision-makers responsible for their organisation's digital marketing and Internet presence taking place in Earls Court, London from the 29 Apr -1 May 2008
Samsung shows its strength with the launch of the worlds toughest mobile; the Solid
Jan 22, 2008
Samsung Mobile UK and O2 have officially announced the launch of the Samsung Solid; Samsungs first ultra durable handset.
Metrologic releases the IS1650
Jan 22, 2008
Metrologic Instruments, Inc. has announced the release of its self-contained area imager designed to provide easy, reliable and unmatched bar code scanning performance for fixed-mount applications
Reynolds Catering Supplies selects Paragon Software in response to customer demand
Jan 22, 2008
Reynolds Catering Supplies has selected Paragons routing, scheduling and transport optimisation software to streamline distribution planning
Initial Packaging Solutions streamlines processes with SYSPRO solution
Jan 22, 2008
Innovative packaging manufacturer Initial Packaging Solutions Ltd has implemented SYSPRO ERP from business software company K3 Business Technology Group
Visit the Supply Chain Doctor at Logistics Link South and Softworld 2008
Jan 22, 2008
3Ms supply chain specialist offers free health-check to stand visitors seeking advice on warehouse management pain points and broader implementation issues
Manhattan Associates Flow Management maximises profitability and service levels across sales channels
Jan 22, 2008
Network-based distribution model synchronises demand, supply and inventory strategies across the supply chain
Microsoft releases high priority security bulletins
Jan 21, 2008
Windows users at risk from critical and important vulnerabilities
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.
