Increased world demand for oil coupled with the introduction of higher duty rates has continued to push up prices for bulk diesel fuel contracts to over 82 pence per litre and some pump prices to over 1.
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.
Social Networking Sites: The Virtual Wild West
Oct 29, 2007
It seems like every time I open my email these days, someone wants to be my friend on MySpace.
Honeywell announces agreement to acquire Hand Held Products
Oct 29, 2007
Honeywell has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hand Held Products Inc., the privately held Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) company based in Skaneateles Falls, N.Y., for approximately $390 million.
Weetabix selects Manhattan Associates to support global fulfilment operation
Oct 29, 2007
Manhattan Associates, Inc. has announced that breakfast cereal producer The Weetabix Food Company will standardise its distribution operations on Manhattan Associates' global supply chain platform.
RFID Journal teams with AIM Europe to Produce Auto-ID Seminar at the 3RD Annual RFID Journal LIVE! Europe Conference and Exhibition
Oct 26, 2007
RFID Journal, the media and events company covering RFID technology, has partnered with AIM Europe to produce an Auto-ID Seminar for attendees seeking to understand how auto-identification technologies can be used to achieve real business benefits today.
Manufacturers are more pessimistic after credit squeeze
Oct 25, 2007
UK manufacturers have become more pessimistic about the business environment in the wake of the credit crunch, the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends survey has revealed.
Epicor announces multi-tier solution strategy for project-based organisations
Oct 25, 2007
Epicor Software Corporation has announced planned enhancements to its Epicor for Service Enterprises solution that will enable Epicor to address a broader market space.
Intermec CN3 and CN3e to be compatible with Microsoft System Centre Mobile Device Manager 2008
Oct 25, 2007
Intermec has announced that its CN3 and CN3e rugged mobile computers will support Microsoft's System Centre Mobile Device Manager 2008, giving enterprise customers a comprehensive solution to enhance security and device management on their Windows Mobile devices.
Freshfayre chooses BCPs Voice WMS
Oct 25, 2007
Specialist foodservice distributor, Freshfayre Ltd, is investing in a state of the art Voice Directed Warehouse Management System (WMS) from Business Computer Projects Ltd (BCP), for its central warehouse operation in Leeds.
Matrix 400: a revolution among Matrix imager
Oct 24, 2007
Datalogic Automation introduces the new Matrix 400, a modular, flexible and versatile compact 2D imager for industrial applications, embedding 1,3 and 2,0 Megapixels sensors.
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.
