Dolphin 7900 now features integrated GPS technology in a true industrial-grade mobile computing platform.
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.
Why there may be more to computing than Moores Law
Dec 14, 2007
by Alan Woodward, Chief Technology Officer at the business and information technology consultancy Charteris plc.
Sanderson helps Mother Megs Bite into UK Market
Dec 14, 2007
Sanderson, the publicly owned provider of software solutions for the food and process industries, has won a contract to supply its Formul8 solution to premium biscuits, cakes and puddings manufacturer Mother Megs Fine Foods
Catalyst launches integrated cross-carrier packing & shipping system for SAP customers
Dec 14, 2007
Catalyst, a business unit of CDC Global Services, has announced the worldwide launch of XPS, an Integrated Cross-Carrier Packing and Shipping System
Pharmaceutical wholesaler chooses IBS
Dec 14, 2007
At Leopold Fiebig, IBS Financials substitutes customized operational accounting and enables integration throughout all processes.
CBX Series: the cost effective connection boxes for industrial installations
Dec 14, 2007
Datalogic introduces the CBX Series, a new line of industrial connection boxes, designed to speed up installation, configuration and maintenance of Datalogic code readers.
Countdown for safety awards
Dec 14, 2007
The countdown has begun for entries for the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards, which honoured around 130 manufacturing and engineering services companies among its record 1,400 winners last year.
Manhattan WMS achieves "Powered by SAP NetWeaver" Status
Dec 14, 2007
Certified integration enables efficient flow of goods through the supply chain with effective connectivity to the SAP Business Suite
Search begins for Employer of the Year
Dec 14, 2007
LSC launches fifth annual Apprenticeship Awards as government calls for 500,000 new Apprenticeships places by 2020
TROPOS will help reduce Bells of Lazonby's stock holding by 50 per cent
Dec 14, 2007
Bells of Lazonby implements TROPOS ERP solution to integrate three product lines into a single business system
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.
