At the Mondial du Ski et du Snow exhibition, Datalogic Skorpio mobile computers ensure that the new equipment and accessories loan system works efficiently
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.
DHL and Walgreens To Partner
Jan 11, 2008
Agreement Is a Major Step in DHLs Retail Strategy to Reach Small and Mid Size Businesses as Well as Consumers
Agility enhances North African and European presence with the Medgroup acquisitions
Jan 10, 2008
Medorient Algeria, Medorient France and Med-Logistics UK part of Agilitys growing global network
Dreams automates its property management with K3
Jan 10, 2008
The K3 Property Management solution has enabled Dreams to automate the management of every aspect of property ownership, occupation and management
S&T and JDA Software enter strategic alliance
Jan 09, 2008
S&T and JDA Software enter the Central and Eastern Europe Demand and Supply Chain Optimisation market
Manufacturing steps down a gear
Jan 09, 2008
Further evidence of a slowdown in the economy was revealed in the latest snapshot of the manufacturing sector from the CBI
RedPrairie Unveils Food Service Management Solution for Petroleum and Convenience Store Operators
Jan 09, 2008
RedPrairie Corporation have recently introduced its Food Service Management solution for petroleum and convenience stores.
RFID is Poised for Change
Jan 09, 2008
The prosperous RFID business is on track to grow from about $5 billion in 2007 today to over $25 billion in 2017
SYSPRO furnishes Stuart Jones with the ideal sales order management solution
Jan 08, 2008
Bedroom furniture specialist Stuart Jones has selected SYSPRO ERP from leading enterprise software company K3 Business Technology Group
Sanderson web portal helps Evenort
Jan 08, 2008
Sanderson will help stainless steel processor Evenort improve customer service and cross-selling online with the new web portal module for its Unity manufacturing 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.
