Driven almost entirely by sales of Macs and iPads, the PC market is the only segment of the computer hardware market that will grow in 2012, according to Forrester's recently published global tech spending forecast.
Logistics & Supply Chain Technology, Transportation & Distribution
Logistics and supply chain technology is a broad term that encompasses the use of technology to improve the efficiency, visibility, and sustainability of the supply chain. Supply chain technology is the use of digital tools and applications to improve the efficiency, visibility, and transparency of the supply chain. IT Reseller articles relating to the Logistics environment covering Logistics IT, Transportation, warehousing, supply chain solutions, warehouse management, transport and distribution.
Forrester's Global Tech Spending Report: 'PC market is only segment to grow in 2012, thanks to Apple'
Sep 24, 2012
PXtech secures major Uniwell deal
Sep 19, 2012
UK EPOS and web-based back office solutions distributor and developer PXtech has secured a multi-faceted deal with international EPOS manufacturer Uniwell.
Gartner says worldwide cloud services market to surpass $109 Billion in 2012
Sep 19, 2012
The public cloud services market is forecast to grow 19.6 per cent in 2012 to total $109 billion worldwide, according to Gartner, Inc. Business process services (also known as business process as a service, or BPaaS) represent the largest segment, accounting for about 77 per cent of the total market, while infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is the fastest-growing segment of the public cloud services market and is expected to grow 45.4 per cent in 2012.
gen2wave appoints Varlink as UK distributor for its RP1100 rugged PDA
Sep 19, 2012
Varlink, the York based specialist mobile computing and data capture distributor, has become the sole UK Distributor of the new-to-market gen2wave RP1100 rugged PDA, described as 'the ultimate budget-busting solution'.
Microsoft finds malware on brand new PCs – FireEye comments
Sep 19, 2012
Microsoft has discovered an emerging botnet that has been enabled by malware inserted in PC supply chains. The viruses were discovered when Microsoft digital crime investigators bought 20 PCs, ten desktops and ten laptops from different cities in China.
Konica Minolta and Pearson in Practice 'to shape the future of talent in the print Industry'
Sep 19, 2012
Konica Minolta have partnered with Pearson in Practice, the UK provider of Apprenticeship training, to launch a new Advanced apprenticeship in Print and Document Solutions.
Entatech UK launches Fujitsu partnership & announces Ultrabook reseller incentive
Sep 13, 2012
Entatech UK Ltd, the IT distributor, has recently begun selling Fujitsu products to their UK wide customer base. This new partnership will see Entatech distribute a wide range of products including laptops, servers, storage and desktop products.
Brother sets the standard for sustainability with new recycling programme
Sep 13, 2012
Brother has launched a consumable recycling programme which will recycle cartridges and toners from all manufacturers. The programme enables businesses, consumers and dealers to recycle used ink and toner cartridges completely free of charge.
Sato exhibits at BlueStar RFID Solution Day
Sep 13, 2012
Sato, supplier of automatic identification and data capture solutions, is exhibiting at the BlueStar RFID Solution Day on 27 September in Hamburg (Germany).
Death of the landline phone?
Sep 12, 2012
The office phone looks set to join cassettes, videos and dial-up internet in the technology graveyard as one in four British adults admit they are too nervous to use the landline telephone, according to new research by business communications firm Daisy Group plc.
Logistics & Supply Chain Technology
Supply chain technology is the use of digital tools and applications to improve the efficiency, visibility, and transparency of the supply chain. These technologies can help businesses to track inventory, manage logistics, and collaborate with suppliers in real time.
Some of the most common supply chain technologies include:
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software: ERP software integrates all of a company's business functions, including accounting, manufacturing, and sales, into a single system. This can help to improve efficiency and visibility across the supply chain.
- Warehouse management systems (WMS): WMS software helps to track inventory levels, manage picking and packing, and optimize warehouse operations.
- Transportation management systems (TMS): TMS software helps to plan and track shipments, manage carrier relationships, and optimize freight costs.
- Cloud-based supply chain solutions: Cloud-based supply chain solutions provide businesses with a way to access and share data across the supply chain in real time. This can help to improve visibility and collaboration.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML): AI and ML are being used to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and predict future demand.
- The Internet of Things (IoT): IoT sensors can be used to track the location of goods, monitor equipment, and collect data on environmental conditions.
