CeBIT Australia
Recent News
Technology News
IBM Releases New Supply Chain Management Technology

IBM Releases New Supply Chain Management Technology

12 Nov 2009

IBM has updated its InfoSphere Traceability Server with a new capability for businesses to extract information from sensors tracking the location and conditions of millions of global shipping containers.

The Returnable Container Management system allows companies to collect massive amounts of sensor data to be gathered in real-time, providing supply chain transparency and reducing inventory costs by up to 40 per cent.

Using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags affixed to each container, the new technology will cut the cost and shipping delays associated with lost containers.

Both standing and mobile devices can then read the tags and capture data such as location, time of manufacture and serial number.

Clients and their trading partners can then use IBM software to track the container online. If the container reaches the wrong location, the system will alert management.

The system is already in use to track valuable items including pharmaceuticals and medical implants. It was also recently modified to help major car manufacturers manage their automobile parts supply chain.

IBM claims that businesses can expect to improve container turnaround time by up to 20 per cent, while container loss is predicted to fall by between 5 and 15 per cent.

Learn more about supply chain technology and RFID at the CeBIT Retail Technology Exhibition.

Recent Technology News

Twitter Declares War on Phishing Scams
10 Mar 2010 After a spate of recent phishing scams targeting Twitter users, the popular micro blogging site has launched a service to detect, intercept and prevent the spread of malicious links. The system is similar to Google’s Gmail service, in that it automatically checks link destinations. “Today, we’re launching a new service to protect users... read more
Telstra Funds External R&D Projects
9 Mar 2010 Telstra has chosen five research and development projects to back as part of the national telco’s external research and development program. The program is designed to support R&D projects that have the potential to benefit industry or Australian end users, and had to be relevant to Telstra’s business. Over 220 applications were received... read more
Premium SMS Blocked from July
9 Mar 2010 The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has introduced new regulations allowing mobile phone users to block unwanted premium SMS content. From July this year, carriers will not be able to charge customers for text and multimedia messages sent to their phones against their will. ACMA chairman Chris Chapman said that the option must be... read more
Apple iPad Reaches Australia Next Month
8 Mar 2010 Apple will release it’s highly anticipated tablet computer to the Australian market in late April this year. The iPad will come in both Wi-Fi and 3G models, however pricing on 3G plans remains under wraps. The Wi-Fi version is expected to retail around the AUD$700 mark for a basic model. The iPad will come in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities for both... read more
Yahoo and Twitter Enter Search Deal
26 Feb 2010 Yahoo has announced it will provide integrated Twitter results into its search page, much in the same way that Google and Bing have done since late last year. Yahoo has further plans for a higher level of Twitter integration across Yahoo’s network of web sites, including a plan to allow Yahoo users to tweet from multiple locations across... read more