Watling JCB, one of the worlds largest JCB sole franchises, has equipped its service fleet with Masternaut, the web-based telematics service.
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.
UPM Raflatac supplies RFID tags to Spanish healthcare distributor MBA Grupo
Sep 19, 2007
UPM Raflatac is supplying UHF EPC Generation 2 tags to MBA Grupo, a major European healthcare distributor headquartered in Spain.
Zetes installs first operational installation at Belgian embassy in Kinshasa as part of the European BioDev-II visa pilot project
Sep 19, 2007
BioDev-II is an experiment of seven EU Member States from the Schengen area, plus the UK.
More comprehensive business information key for manufacturing sector
Sep 18, 2007
The latest Business Failures Report from Equifax, the business information specialist, reveals that businesses in the manufacturing sector have seen a 10.9% drop in failures in Quarter 2.
Parity Corporation strengthens consulting team with key new hire
Sep 18, 2007
Parity Corporation, a leading provider of food and beverage manufacturing software and services, has expanded its Consulting Division with the recent hiring of Kyle Stemmer.
Microlise contract delivers eTicket solution to Castle Cement
Sep 18, 2007
Following the successful introduction of vehicle tracking as the first phase of a 1M contract awarded to Microlise by Castle Cement, the company are now delivering the next phases which include driver management and proof of delivery.
Hand Held Products and Pharmitas partner to enable compliance with the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act
Sep 18, 2007
There is a growing epidemic concerning over-the-counter medicines containing the ingredients ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine, which are being used to produce the illegal drug methamphetamine.
McAfee Rings Up Windows Mobile Risks
Sep 17, 2007
Operating System for Smart Phones Leaves Opportunities for Malware Writers
Spartan Europe implements ERP system to identify customer trends
Sep 17, 2007
Electronic component distributor and stockist, Spartan Europe, hasimplemented XKO Software's ERP system, XWD, in order to identify customertrends and develop long term partnerships with customers and suppliers.
Free white paper report from the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Sep 17, 2007
Key growth priorities that midsize retailers should focus on. Thinking big- Midsize Retail Firms and the Challenges of Growth .
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.
