Order Management & Fulfillment

How to Plan for Disruptions in the Food Supply Chain

September 24, 2014

"Planning for disruption" can seem like a contradiction in terms, but there are measures that food companies can take to protect themselves from the inevitable crises that threaten to derail their supply chains, however unpredictable they might be, says Brian Benjamin, senior director of strategic accounts with Havi Global Solutions.

Kewill Issues Cloud-Based TMS Platform for Mid-Sized LSPs

September 23, 2014

Kewill

Kewill has made available its transportation-management system platform known as MOVE on the Cloud, for mid-sized and expanding logistics service providers.

FTC Requires Online Retailers to Comply with Same Shipping, Refund Rules as Phone and Mail Order-based Vendors

September 23, 2014

E-Commerce Times

The Federal Trade Commission has updated a longstanding rule governing mail and phone-based retailers to explicitly include e-commerce vendors as well, meaning that online retailers now must abide by a 30-day shipping requirement or refund customers' payments if they can't.

Onset Announces Wireless Device for Temperature, Humidity Logging

September 18, 2014

Onset Computer Corp.

Onset Computer Corp., a vendor of data loggers for performance monitoring, has developed the HOBO MX1101.

Datalogic Releases New Falcon Mobile Computer

September 17, 2014

Datalogic S.p.A.

Datalogic S.p.A., a vendor of technology for automatic data capture and industrial automation, has released the Falcon X3+ mobile computer.

AspenTech Launches Update of Manufacturing, Supply-Chain Software

September 16, 2014

Aspen Technology

Aspen Technology has introduced version 8.7 of aspenONE, the vendor's manufacturing and supply-chain software.

In E-Commerce, the Race to Own the Last Mile Is Heating Up

September 15, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The field of companies offering rapid delivery of items ordered online is getting awfully crowded.

Cognex Adds Models to 3D Sensor Product Line

September 10, 2014

Cognex Corp.

Cognex Corp., a provider of machine-vision technology, has expanded its portfolio of 3D laser displacement sensors.

Adept Launches Technology for Autonomous Mobile Robots

September 9, 2014

Adept Technology Inc.

Adept Technology Inc. has launched Acuity, proprietary technology for its Lynx line of intelligent, autonomous mobile robots.

What Are Top Three Best Practices for Pre-holiday Logistics Planning?

September 9, 2014

Apparel

First and foremost, a dedicated holiday supply chain strategy needs to be in place at least six months before the holidays, says Doug Pasquale, senior vice president of supply chain solutions for Ingram Micro Mobility. It's always a good idea to begin planning immediately following the previous year's season and engage manufacturers and logistics partners as soon as possible.

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.