SGI has announced that SGI Cyclone Technical Computing Cloud services will be available immediately, free of charge for up to ninety days, to customers in Japan affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck the northern prefectures earlier this month.
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.
New partnership 'provides proof of return on investment for IT services'
Mar 31, 2011
A technology partnership has been launched that claims to offer IT Service Managers and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) the ability to prove the return on investment of their services.
Ingram Micro EMEA obtains TAPA (A) certification for its Distribution Center in Tilburg, the Netherlands
Mar 31, 2011
Ingram Micro EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) has announced that the international security association TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association) has awarded the Ingram Micro Tilburg distribution centre with the "TAPA A certificate".
Datacard Group launches the CD800 desktop enterprise-class card printer
Mar 29, 2011
Datacard Group, provider of secure ID and card personalisation solutions, has announced the launch of the Datacard CD800 enterprise-class desktop card printer.
LXE introduces Thor vehicle-mount computer
Mar 24, 2011
LXE, part of EMS Technologies' Global Resource Management business unit, has announced the launch of the Thor vehicle-mount computer, targeting multiple logistics applications.
Handheld Group appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Mar 24, 2011
Handheld Group of Sweden, a global supplier of rugged mobile computers, has appointed Christer Florn as their new Chief Financial Officer.
ScanSource Europe gives vendor microsite a refresh
Mar 24, 2011
ScanSource Europe has announced the launch of a redesigned vendor microsite for Motorola Solutions.
New Eaton 3S UPS protects home computers and office equipment
Mar 24, 2011
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has announced the launch of a new UPS product.
Version One aiming to repeat Green IT Awards success for second year running
Mar 24, 2011
Document management and imaging software author, Version One, has been shortlisted in three categories of the Green IT Awards 2011.
BlueStar offers RFID Revolution Express RFID
Mar 24, 2011
BlueStar and ID & Security technology solutions, has begun distributing RFID Revolution Express, an enterprise-calibre, RFID middleware platform designed specifically for the Impinj Speedway Revolution and Speedway xPortal RFID Readers.
Logistics & Supply Chain Technology
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.