Waitrose has cut queues in its new store in Rickmansworth, Herts by implementing scanner/scales technology from Datalogic Scanning
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.
Intermec appoints Ian George as EMEA Channel Director
Dec 17, 2007
Successful UK country manager promoted to overhaul Intermec's EMEA sales channel
Raising the standard with Voice
Dec 17, 2007
Huge gains for Brakes warehouse via Voiteq voice controlled order picking system
Hand Held Products adds GPS to mobile computer
Dec 17, 2007
Dolphin 7900 now features integrated GPS technology in a true industrial-grade mobile computing platform.
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.
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.