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Warehouse Management: Success Built on Process Improvement and Partner Collaboration

March 9, 2010

Scott Pezza, Research Associate, SC Mgmt., Aberdeen Group

Analyst Insight: From a strategic perspective, warehouse managers are faced with balancing competing objectives. They need to get orders out of the door faster, keep inventory moving amid fluctuating demand, and minimize costs. It will require not only process efficiencies within the four walls but better collaboration with both upstream and downstream partners to keep these competing pressures in check.

Warehouse Logistics: Growth in Warehouse Solutions Will Range from Steady to Robust

March 9, 2010

Ann Grackin, chief executive officer, ChainLink Research

Analyst Insight: Continued globalization and increasing leverage of third-party services for manufacturing, distribution and returns keeps the warehouse and logistics sector strong. Though the growth of warehouse space slowed due to poor sales of consumer and commercial goods in the U.S. over the last year, technology sales continue to thrive though growth for some was not robust in the last year.

Warehouse Logistics: Preparing for the Best of Times by Managing through the Worst

March 8, 2010

Scott Pezza, Research Associate, SC Mgmt., Aberdeen Group

Analyst Insight: For most companies, the management focus on order fulfillment concerns cost-containment. To lower operating expenses, companies should look to both cost savings (via efficiency gains) as well as cost avoidance (via accuracy improvements). Making these changes in the short term can yield long-term benefits, as those improvements that save costs now can also position companies to better handle the greater volumes that will follow a rebound in consumer demand.

Honeywell Extends Line of Dolphin Mobile Computers

March 4, 2010

Honeywell

Ryder Inks Joint Venture With Cargo Services Far East Limited

March 3, 2010

Ryder System Inc.

CPG Logistics: Five Strategies to Help Mid-Sized Manufacturers Compete and Win

March 2, 2010

Alex Stark, Marketing Director of CPG Logistics, Kane Is Able

Panasonic Unveils New Rugged Handheld Tablet Computer

March 2, 2010

Panasonic Computer Solutions Co.

RFID, Wireless Bar Code & Voice: Steady Growth, at Lower Cost, Seen for These Technologies

March 1, 2010

Ann Grackin, Chief Executive Officer, ChainLink Research

Analyst Insight: 2009 was a rocky year for some aspects of this market, but stellar for others. Retail continues to roll-out voice and other technologies to ensure customer service and efficiencies, but RFID has slowed, for now. Defense logistics still is on the move with requirements and deployment of both active and passive RFID. Expect more purchases of these technologies in 2010, with a broader application of these technologies in diverse markets.

Sterling Commerce Extends B2B Integration to Mobile Devices

February 26, 2010

Sterling Commerce

Motorola Introduces New Series of Rugged Bar Code Scanners

February 25, 2010

Motorola Inc.

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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.