ALOM, a provider of supply-chain management services to Fortune 100 companies in the technology, automotive, medical, telecommunications, utility and energy sectors, has opened a new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services (Hacis), the logistics arm of Hong Kong air-cargo handler Hactl, has opened a new inland cargo depot in southern Guangzhou, its seventh in mainland China.
At its core, a warehouse management system offers warehouses and distributors a tool to help improve customer service. That means knowing what you have, where you have it and how soon you can promise delivery.
In the warehouse and distribution sector, a quote from Ben Franklin resonates so true today: "When you are finished changing, you are finished." It is imperative that you stay current with trends and projections in your industry.
By using adaptive software tools, you not only can lengthen the life of your existing WMS products, including legacy systems and systems no longer supported, you now can have all kinds of new functionality at your fingertips.
Looking to get closer to the customer, Lennox Residential undertakes a dramatic expansion of its distribution network. Simultaneously, it looks to cut costs, optimize inventory and improve the demand forecast.
The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding warehousing and distribution systems and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, robotics, RFID and order fulfillment are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of warehousing and distribution services.
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