SEEBURGER UK has announced that its Business Integration Server (BIS) has been selected by ProcServe to enable integration within its eProcurement system to existing supplier and customer supply chain systems.
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.
Georgia Pacific Cuts Distribution Centre Overheads by 22% with Warehouse Management System from RedPrairie
Oct 24, 2007
Tissue and paper products manufacturer Georgia Pacific has automated warehouse management at its 350,000 square foot pallet distribution centre near Wigan, Lancashire
Plannja grows with IBS
Oct 24, 2007
Plannja, a manufacturer of sheet metal products for the building industry, is developing its cooperation with the business system supplier IBS.
MISCO ADDS NEW SPIRIT TO ITS WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
Oct 23, 2007
Warehouse operations need to be fast, efficient and accurate
Preactor APS is big business with big businesses
Oct 23, 2007
Preactor International reports several Multinational company wins
British office workers print up to 120 billion pages every year
Oct 23, 2007
New research from Fujitsu Siemens Computers reveals that British offices are responsible for printing the equivalent of a paper mountain over 8,000 miles high, every year!
European Active RFID Market: What are the Growth Prospects?
Oct 22, 2007
Frost & Sullivan to host quarterly analyst briefing on the European Active RFID Market, Thursday 25 October 2007 at 16.00 BST.
Datalogics new website secures second place at eContent Award Italy
Oct 22, 2007
The new Datalogic website has secured second place at eContent Award Italy in the E-business category.
K3 wins major contract to supply end-to-end solution to world leading ceramic tableware manufacturer Dudson
Oct 22, 2007
The Dudson Group has chosen SYSPRO from leading enterprise software company K3 Business Technology Group to support the evolution and expansion of its burgeoning business.
Halloween spam tries to spirit away personal information
Oct 22, 2007
The spam that goes bump in the night
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.
