General IT News, Case Studies, And Product Announcements

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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 Com puting.

Aug 08, 2023 Exhibitions and Events, Transport Management

Logistics UK announces shortlist for Transport Manager of the Year

Five Transport Managers are celebrating after being announced as finalists in Logistics UK’s Transport Manager of the Year 2023 competition, supported by BP, which recognises and celebrates Transport Managers across the UK and their contributions to industry.

Aug 08, 2023 Manufacturing, High Tech

Abu Dhabi’s artificial intelligence university establishes dedicated robotics and computer science departments to meet surging global demand

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has established two new departments and four associated graduate programs dedicated to robotics and computer science, catering to the surging global demand for these disciplines, which is expected to hit USD $225 billioni and $140 billion, respectively, by 2030.

Aug 08, 2023 Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, High Tech

Slamcore releases updated SDK enabling person detection in warehouses and manufacturing

Slamcore has launched its latest spatial intelligence software development kit (SDK).

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.