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 & LabellingTransport Management, Asset Management Software and Mobile Computing.

RSS

First Milk chooses IFS Applications to help streamline its supply chain

1 First Milk chooses IFS Applications to help streamline its supply chain

IFS has announced that Britains largest UK- farmer-owned business First Milk, has selected IFS Applications to provide full integration of all critical business processes and optimize production across its cheese division sites nationwide

SYSPRO Load Planning helps manufacturers and distributors enhance customer service

2

SYSPRO Load Planning improves the picking and loading of goods and helps determine when orders can be delivered.

Metrologic Releases New Rugged Hand-held Area Imager - the MS1890 Focus(r)

3 Metrologic Releases New Rugged Hand-held Area Imager - the MS1890 Focus(r)

Metrologic Instruments, Inc. have announced the release of its industrial-grade hand-held area imager engineered to provide unmatched scanning performance in the most challenging environments.

I.R.I.S. introduces the IRISCard 4

4 I.R.I.S. introduces the IRISCard 4

I.R.I.S. Group has announced the release of the IRISCard 4, claimed to be the smallest and fastest A6 colour business card reader on the market .

'Panda' virus writer jailed

5 'Panda' virus writer jailed

Four years in a Chinese jail for virus writer who created joss-stick worm "Panda burning incense" worm stole passwords and usernames

Siemens and Belgravium team-up for flexible and innovative financial solutions

6

Siemens Financial Services (Siemens), a leading provider of asset-finance solutions in the UK, has announced its partnership with Belgravium Ltd.

Wesupply.com Launches WiN Connect to connect SAP(R) ERP with any supply chain trading partner

7

Wesupply.com announces the launch of WiN Connect for use with SAP(R) ERP.

Anglia to partner Corus International in a 1.5m Global Microsoft Dynamics NAV project

8

Anglia Business Solutions has successfully concluded negotiations on a worldwide Microsoft Dynamics NAV project with Corus International.

Retail Assists Merret extends into Microsoft .NET

9

Retail-only solutions and service provider Retail Assist plans to rollout its award-winning Merret supply chain solution on the Microsoft .NET platform from Q2 2008.

Companies find tracking system has many uses

10 Companies find tracking system has many uses

SupaTrak helps White Logistics keep its fleet in focus

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.

Editorial: +44 (0)1892 536363
Publisher: +44 (0)208 440 0372
Subscribe FREE to the weekly E-newsletter