Voxware, Inc. has announced that Albert Heijn has deployed Voxwares voice picking software in its four regional distribution centres, with plans to expand across its two national DCs.
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.
Savoye now covers the whole logistic chain
Nov 06, 2007
In conjunction with Beumer Gmbh, Savoye have created a specific team for Sortation Systems and can now provide solutions for the entire logistic chain.
Report Highlights QAD for Delivering Strong Overall Licensing and Pricing Strategy
Nov 06, 2007
QAD, Inc. has announced that Forrester Research cited QAD as a leader in Enterprise Apps SLP and strong performer in Enterprise Apps SLP
Have you heard the new buzz? Its MP3 Spam
Nov 05, 2007
Thou shalt try every new trick possible and thou shalt apply no discretion.
Dataupia conducts operational BI benchmark
Nov 05, 2007
Dataupia Satori Server excels at supporting high number of users, data loading, data availability and data centre efficiency
RedPrairie congratulates Chinese customers
Nov 05, 2007
RedPrairie congratulates GITI Tire and Fanhang Logistics on being nominated finalists in the 2007 CHaINA Awards, the supply chain and logistics awards of the China Supply Chain Council, the country's leading society for supply chain professionals.
IFS ships new advanced configurable CAD
Nov 05, 2007
IFS, at its world conference in Berlin, Germany announced new features to further enhance IFS Applications existing functionality for engineering contractors.
Active RFID and RTLS in manufacturing
Nov 02, 2007
The ultimate supply chain and the ideal control of parts, materials, work in progress and finished goods in manufacturing will be provided by Real Time Locating Systems, ultimately with sensing as well.
SSL WinMan provides ERP solution that is more than skin deep to leading cosmetic company
Nov 02, 2007
SSL WinMan is delivering its WinMan.NET ERP solution to independent cosmetic house John Gosnell & Co
Workshop at RFID Conference: European RFID Industry Initiative aims at improving RFID Guidelines
Nov 01, 2007
The European project CE RFID (Coordinating European Efforts for Promoting the European RFID Value Chain) invites RFID experts to a workshop on RFID guidelines which brings a close to a series of three meetings.
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.
