Warehouse Management Systems

The Role of Geographical Information Systems in the Supply Chain

December 27, 2013

Wolfgang Hall, Global Industry Manager, ESRI

Honeywell Unveils Upgraded Mobile Handheld Computer

December 19, 2013

Honeywell Scanning & Mobility

Honeywell Scanning and Mobility has introduced the Dolphin 6110, a new model of mobile handheld computer.

Case Study: DLA Grabs Control Over Demand Variability

December 19, 2013

Tovey Bachman, Sr Consultant, LMI and Bob Carroll, Chief, Planning Division, DLA

DHL Plans to Boost Capacity of Its European Logistics Hub

December 17, 2013

Reuters

Deutsche Post will invest $206m to double capacity at the European hub of its express delivery business. The DHL Express division, which posted 14-percent growth in third-quarter profit from operating activities to 263m euros, saw its European shipments grow 8.7 percent in January to September of 2013.

DHL Breaks Ground on $35m Distribution Center at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

December 11, 2013

DHL

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight unit within Deutsche Post DHL, has broken ground on a $35m facility at O'Hare International Airport, which will include 53,000 square feet of office space and 423,030 square feet of warehousing, and is expected to be the largest DHL Global Forwarding building in the U.S.

Yusen Expands Logistics Footprint in Indonesia

December 6, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

Yusen Logistics' warehousing facilities in Indonesia will hit 90,000 square meters in 2014, as it begins work on a 16,700-square-meter facility in February.

New Omnichannel Real Estate Models Are 'Secret Weapon' in Retail War

December 5, 2013

Jones Lang LaSalle

Near-instant gratification from shopping online, mobile and in-store is now a standard consumer expectation - and sophisticated real estate models are evolving to rise to the occasion. The omnichannel logistics models that make a seamless consumer experience possible are now built on a foundation of six new types of facilities, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).

DHL First Firm to Occupy Manchester's Airport City

December 3, 2013

Manchester News

The Â£800m Airport City scheme delivered a major boost as logistics firm DHL was unveiled as the first firm to be based there. The company will house 150 staff at a purpose-built site set to form part of a World Logistics Hub at the development.

Skechers Upgrades European Distribution Center, Prepares for Future Expansion

December 3, 2013

Skechers USA

Skechers USA Inc., a global footwear company based in the United States, says a major investment and technology upgrade to its European distribution centre in Milmort, Belgium, will improve performance and prepare the facility for future expansion plans.

Accellos Acquires Software Provider for Home Goods Retailer

November 27, 2013

Accellos Inc.

Accellos Inc. has acquired PROFITsystems, a provider of hosted software for small and medium-sized home-goods retailers.

Warehouse Management Systems

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding warehouse management systems (WMS) and their impact on warehousing and distribution centers. 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 are optimizing productivity, increasing efficiency and cutting costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of warehouse management systems and softwares.