EPoS manufacturer, Partner Tech UK, has signed a major distribution deal with barcode and mobile computing distributor, Synergix.
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.
NiceLabel Team appoints new Marketing Director
Apr 21, 2011
Euro Plus, developer of NiceLabel printing software solutions, has appointed Ken Moir as its Marketing Director.
Blackroc Distribution and Impinj sign UK distribution agreement
Apr 21, 2011
Impinj has entered a formal distribution agreement with Blackroc Distribution of Staffordshire, UK to provide its RFID reader and antenna products in the UK and Ireland. Blackroc has a long pedigree within the field of RFID.
NCR to focus on new indirect channel growth
Apr 20, 2011
NCR Corporation has announced a new expansion strategy for its indirect business, taking it from "good to great" across the retail, financial services, travel and healthcare sectors and extending its global reach.
Avnet to distribute Motorola Mobility solutions across EMEA
Apr 14, 2011
Avnet Technology Solutions has signed an agreement with Motorola Mobility Inc. to distribute its full home business portfolio across EMEA.
Fussl chooses Datalogic Mobile to modernise retail store logistics
Apr 14, 2011
The Upper Austrian Fussl Fashion Street is a company that offers trendy fashion at affordable prices for every generation.
Synergix appointed as Casio mobile computing distributor
Apr 14, 2011
Synergix has been appointed the new Casio mobile computing UK distributor and has added Casio's mobile devices to its best-in-class rugged mobile computing range.
Heavey RF backs Psion Omnii platform with initial 400-unit XT10 purchase
Apr 14, 2011
Psion PLC has announced that Heavey RF, provider of mobile solutions using radio frequency (RF) technology, has endorsed Psion's Open Source Mobility (OSM) strategy with an initial purchase of 400 devices for its operations in the UK and Ireland.
ScanSource Communications receives highest distribution honours from Polycom
Apr 14, 2011
ScanSource Communications, the value-added distributor of communications products and a sales unit of ScanSource Inc.has been named Global Distribution Partner of the Year, 2010, and North America Distribution Partner of the Year, 2010, by Polycom, Inc., the unified communications (UC) provider.
Handheld Group wins large public transportation tender for rugged PDAs
Apr 13, 2011
The Handheld Group has been awarded the contract to supply the Netherlands Railways (Nederlandse Spoorwegen, NS) with more than 10,000 rugged Nautiz handhelds, 6,000 of which will be the Nautiz eTicket Pro, containing an Arcontia RFID module.
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.