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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.
Manufacturing in UK regains lost momentum
Dec 07, 2007
November data from CIPS/NTC Economics indicated that the rate of expansion of UK manufacturing production recovered most of the momentum lost in the previous month.
RFID Crate innovative RFID Solution for Bakeries
Dec 07, 2007
Companies PENAM, Barco and Alfa Plastik, have developed the first Czech RFID crate suitable for deployment in bakery production and warehousing facilitites
Expected slowdown in manufacturing sector doesnt hold back prices
Dec 06, 2007
Demand for manufactured goods has remained steady but prices are set to rise in the next three months
KN Drinks Logistics rolls out Paragon software enhancements for its UK distribution planning operations
Dec 06, 2007
Following a major pilot in three regional distribution centres, KN Drinks Logistics has started a national roll-out of Paragons enhanced routing and scheduling optimisation solution
Exel EFACS E/8 Information Days 2008
Dec 05, 2007
Held in various cities across the UK, Exel's Information Days provide a comprehensive demonstration of the core modules within EFACS E/8 as incorporated in most ERP systems, as well as a taster of some of our fully integrated add-on modules.
Exel EFACS E/8 Information Days 2008
Dec 05, 2007
12 dates between 3rd Sept 08 & 27th Nov 08 to choose from.
Agility wins Best Airfreight Forwarder Award
Dec 05, 2007
Agility wins Best Airfreight Forwarder Award at the inaugural Supply Chain Asia Awards held in Hong Kong
Sterling Commerce receives positive rating from independent research firm
Dec 05, 2007
Sterling Commerce has announced that the company has received a Positive rating in Gartners October 2007 MarketScope for Sales Configuration, 3Q07"
New flexible POS scanner from Datalogic
Dec 04, 2007
Datalogic Scanning Inc. has launched the QuickScan Mobile retail POS handheld reader, ideal for use at the point-of-sale, as well as inventory counting, price checking and shelf replenishment
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.
