Order Management & Fulfillment

Handheld Group Develops New Rugged Computer for Mobile Workers

March 6, 2014

Handheld Group, a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and smartphones, has launched a new rugged handheld, the Nautiz X4.

March Networks: The World of High-Tech Security

March 4, 2014

Sue Montgomery, Senior Business Analyst, March Networks

Motorola Solutions Unveils Pocket-Sized Touch Computer

March 3, 2014

Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions has introduced the TC55, a pocket-sized touch computer.

The Science of Distribution Center Design

March 3, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Distribution center design has always been a key aspect of supply-chain management. Now it's becoming a "science." Russ Meller, vice president of research and development with Fortna, explains what that means.

Dematic Unveils New Order-Fulfillment Offering

February 28, 2014

Dematic

Dematic, a supplier of logistics systems for factories, warehouses and distribution centers, has introduced an order-fulfillment tool for piece-picking applications.

Five Forces to Understand and Leverage in CPG Industry

February 28, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Years ago in the consumer products industry, the "supply chain of the future" looked much like today's supply chain. Industry change was gradual and incremental. But the pace of change today demands a more proactive and aggressive approach to future logistics planning. Market and competitive forces are completely reshaping how supply chains need to operate in the future. There are several opportunities for companies to improve their market position by improving internal operations. - Charles Trimarco, Managing Consultant-Supply Chain Management, Capgemini Consulting

Amazon Plans to Handle Own Indian Logistics Network

February 21, 2014

India Times

In the next two years Amazon, the world's largest retailer, will use its own logistics network to deliver nearly every product sold on its Indian portal.

E2open Releases Update of Planning and Response Software

February 19, 2014

E2open

E2open has made available version 11.2 of E2 Planning and Response.

All Hail the Age of C2C: Consumer-to-Consumer

February 14, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

You've heard about business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) retailing. So what is CSC -- consumer-to-consumer -- all about? Terry Esper, associate professor in the Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas, explains.

It's Valentine's Day. Are You Too in Love With Your Forecast?

February 14, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Humankind is forever striving for perfection. When it comes to the job of demand forecasting, however, perhaps we ought to be a tad less obsessive.

Order Management & Fulfillment

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding order fulfillment for warehousing and distribution. 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 order fulfillment are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — allowing corporations to stay ahead of 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 order fulfillment solutions in the warehouse.