Europe and UAE will see a surge in deployment of advanced video technologies, according to new research conducted by the global market intelligence firm IDC and sponsored by Milestone 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.
The role of the risk assessment in any IoT rollout
Nov 24, 2021
Matthew Margetts, a director at leading IoT company Smarter Technologies, explains the importance of IoT risk assessments. While cyber security needs round-the-clock consideration, the process of mitigating risk should not be onerous, but rather positive.
DATASENSING is born: vision, sensors and safety devices for industry 4.0
Nov 24, 2021
Industrial automation is based on detecting the presence, position or quality of an object in any part of the production or logistics process.
UK Consumers report worse delivery experience than US and European’s despite ‘global’ supply chain crisis
Nov 24, 2021
As the Office for Budget Responsibility reports that the UK’s supply chain bottlenecks have been exacerbated by Brexit, new research has uncovered that UK consumers report far worse delivery experiences than France, Germany, and the US.
New report spells out ominous warning for European retailers facing a 350% increase in fraud pressure
Nov 24, 2021
As the holiday shopping season hits full stride, ecommerce retailers across Europe face a new era of malicious attacks spurred by a COVID-inspired transformation in ecommerce and a 350% increase in fraudulent online orders, according to data published today by Signifyd, the market leader in guaranteed commerce protection.
Magic Quadrant for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms
Nov 24, 2021
Real-time transportation visibility continues to be a key priority for shippers and 3PLs, and their customers. Supply chain technology leaders can use this research to get an overview of the market, trends and vendors in the real-time transportation visibility platform space.
This report is the ultimate guide to understanding the transportation visibility market and evaluating all major vendors, with a deep dive on the top 14 providers as evaluated by Gartner analysts.
New research from FourKites and Reuters highlights massive challenges facing European supply chains
Nov 24, 2021
To better understand the state of European supply chains, FourKites, a leading real-time supply chain visibility platform, partnered with Reuters Events to survey over 450 supply chain leaders across the continent, with particular emphasis on the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.
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.
