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Ecology, taxation, social management ... the scope of embedded computing extends to all areas of interest of road transport. A large reinforcements innovations, it becomes a must-have companion for drivers, and an ally to optimize the performance of their economic and trade companies.
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Software solutions for embedded computing
After a more atypical was the demand for soups and hot dishes increased 15%, while in parallel the ice creams, sun protection, soft drinks or even glass cleaner collapsed. The weather has a significant impact on consumer demand and, consequently, the reliability of sales forecasts. Disastrous weather of spring and summer in its stride, put pressure on Supply Chain departments, some victims of overstock, others prone to breakage. How, in this context, to anticipate what is variable and hence minimize the uncertainty and the risk of unsuitable sales forecast demand?
Blandine Bergeret, Forecasting and Planning expert, explores the constraints of this crucial issue for the company.
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TMS or Transport Management System, arrived on the market 15 years ago. If the need is present, the offer, meanwhile, is still not as structured and homogeneous as for WMS (Warehouse Management Systems). Functional coverage varies greatly from one publisher to another, even if a common denominator begins to take shape. While the offer is important, the implementation of this package is not equally represented. dossiers The transportation management software
The design of an efficient warehouse as part of a chain of increasingly
Agile assumes the prior establishment of an appropriate methodology. read article web links with manufacturers/distributors
In a tight economic situation, constraints on time and cost are permanent. The transport is no exception, quite the contrary, he suffers to a greater extent as the last link in the chain, directly impacted by the crisis and rising oil prices, compounded by new regulations. Shippers and carriers are therefore subject to increasing pressure to improve their service levels while reducing costs. To accompany them, publishers have developed software dedicated to the management of transportation, "Transportation Information Systems", better known under their English acronym TMS (Transportation Management Systems "). To date, only 20-30% of the companies are equipped with these solutions, the others having developed their own tools or prefer to use a simple spreadsheet to track and analyze their transportation costs, however, that market is booming, with a growth estimated at 50% by 2015. However, this market is booming, with growth estimated at 50% by 2015. So why a penetration so low in a context so optimistic forecast? What are the issues?
To answer these questions, Thomas Moreau and Laurence Vincent, respectively Associate Director and Consultant with Southern Council, describe the market and changing needs, analyze the selection criteria and principles for implementation of TMS through testimonies users and take stock of the impacts on costs and delays of this type of tool ... not to mention its limitations.
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Several collections a year, a strong seasonality, sourcing to anticipate well in advance, a highly competitive market, higher raw material mix, multiple distribution channels ... are all issues for the textile supply chain and mode. With the internationalization of markets and the relocation of production facilities and raw material purchases, the economy of the fashion and textile industry has changed profoundly over the past two decades. To remain competitive, companies have restructured or relocated all or part of their manufacturing operations. Today, they turn to optimization solutions, or even an overhaul of their patterns of supply and distribution.
Blandine Bergeret, expert forecasts and Planning, discusses the specifics of this capricious market.
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In an unstable environment where competition has increased sharply, companies are looking increasingly to manage their supplies at reduced costs while maximizing service to clients. Several procurement policies that have been developed by researchers for decades are finally used today in many companies that have realized the benefits in times of crisis. Any procurement policy must address two fundamental questions, namely: when and how much should I order?
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Ergonomics, safety, battery capacity, ease of use and performance are the main areas of work trucks manufacturers. Little detailed review.
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Between concentration and integration of all new technologies, the PDA market and terminals now offers an unmatched offering. A brief overview of the manufacturers.
dossiers The range of PDA and dedicated to logistics
In the warehouse, productivity and responsiveness appear to be decisive factors in the competitiveness race. To meet the logistical challenges faced by companies, manufacturers of sorting machines and conveyors compete creativity to propose new solutions. Overview of the material.
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All life stages of a product in a warehouse, order picking is one of the most critical time with often tense and error prohibited. Performance and operator safety are closely related to the quality of the means at their disposal. Among them, the electric order picker is the perfect tool. Extremely versatile, manufacturers multiply innovations in this segment. Overview. read article web links with manufacturers/distributors
A few years ago the arrival of new generations of chips announced a UHF important development in the integration of RFID (identifi cation by RF), some even announced a "revolution of the supply chain." At the dawn of 2013 than is it? RFID technology is widely used in it logistics? If so, how, in what sectors and what type of applications ? Jeanne Bernard Beylot, Director JB Thèque, advice RFID, is the point.
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For the launch phase and end of life products, the European project Eclips implements a methodology for calculating estimates based on a library of profiles and launches for life, and intelligence techniques artificial.
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Packaging reduction, reuse, recycling, plastic tray combines economic optimization in search of environmental gains. Green packaging par excellence where the lease could raise some obstacles to its development. Dossiers web links with editors
The trucks and wagons are now charging more and more green, ergonomic and productive. They respond to the expectations in this business and the recommendations and regulations. A brief overview of the manufacturers. read article web links with manufacturers
New dimensions, new materials, new inserts, bins are continually adapting to changing needs of companies whose business is in perpetual motion. A brief overview. Dossiers and web links with manufacturers
The manufacturers start over backwards to meet the expectations of clients in environmental matters, sometimes even ahead. Petit tour d'horizon from several manufacturers. articles and web links with manufacturers web links with manufacturersSUBSCRIBE
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