Intermec has announced shipment of the new SR61ex, the first handheld cordless scanner to integrate the company's proprietary Intellibeam EX25 near-far area imaging technology.
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.
Intermec unleashes improved warehouse productivity with new SR61ex handheld cordless scanner
Aug 10, 2007
Sage 200 suite launched to meet the changing needs of mid-sized businesses
Aug 10, 2007
Sage (UK) has launched the Sage 200 business management software suite. Sage 200 helps companies manage a complete range of business processes with a single suite of integrated business software.
Belgravium launch the 'The Mobile Data Portal'
Aug 10, 2007
Modern businesses feed upon mission-critical data
Tracking Reusable Metal Shipping Containers Using Passive RFID
Aug 09, 2007
This white paper contains important information for manufacturers who need to efficiently track components in metal containers as part of their assembly, stocking and shipping processes.
Rapid adoption of RFID in manufacturing and logistics sectors
Aug 09, 2007
RFID is mainly a card business today and more is spent on RFID in China than in any other country.
Hozelock builds flexible, dynamic business with Warehouse Management System from RedPrairie
Aug 08, 2007
Leading UK and European garden products manufacturer Hozelock has chosen Warehouse Management from RedPrairie to manage its distribution centre near Birmingham.
Infor User Conference explores heart of performance management
Aug 08, 2007
Infor will highlight more than 40 educational sessions on performance management (PM) at the companys global annual user conference, Inforum 2007, being held September 9-12 at Las Vegas Sands Expo and Convention Center.
Datalogic S.p.A. announces commenced enforcement of the favorable patent infringement judgment in Germany against Sick AG.
Aug 08, 2007
Datalogic S.p.A. informs that it has commenced preliminary enforcement of the favorable first instance patent infringement judgment handed down in Germany against Sick AG, Datalogics most important competitor in the field of unattended scanning systems.
ShipServ's new integrated logistics move immediately finds customers
Aug 08, 2007
Shortly after launching its integrated solution for logistics companies, ShipServ has signed agreements with three of the leading providers of maritime spare parts logistics: MarineTrans, DSV, and Schenker.
Spam mails in PDF format flood the web
Aug 06, 2007
If you thought emails carrying embedded images are the current trend in spam town, it's time to move on.
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.
