MANUFACTURING &LOGISTICS
IT
Manufacturing and Logistics IT March 2011
The European magazine promoting the effective use of IT in supply chain applications
Editor: Ed Holden
Contributors: Gareth Giles Knopp, Voxware UK Carl Gerst, Cognex
Publisher: Dean Taylor Advertising: Alex Prodromou Designer: Ian Curtis, First Sight Graphics Production: Carolyn Pither Circulation: Sarah Schofield IT Manager: Peter West Accounts: Katherine Saward
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March 2011 CONTENTS
Automotive Focus Lamborghini
Special Technology Report 10 Enterprise Resource Planning Manufacturing
20 Exel: EFACS – the brains of the organisation at Harlow K3: BPW axle assembly glides along with Syspro Permastore reduces time and builds platform for growth with Epicor 9 IFS: Greater flexibility and better customer service top ERP users’ wish list
Planning
32 Demand Solutions gives Trinity Biotech a clean bill of health Eurocopter flies high with Preactor
WMS
38 Vanderlande: Warehouse automation maximises service levels at TVH Logistex upgrade adds improved performance and new life to automated warehouse
Supply chain
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ISSN:1463-1172
42 Direct Wines enjoys global agility with Infosys and Microsoft Dynamics ByBox increases its presence in Europe AEB: Land Rover takes an easier route to ensuring supply chain security JDA: Building the total solution
Printing & Labelling
50 Cognex: New generation of image-based barcode readers set to revolutionise the market Citizen label printers speed up Danish postal operations
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