Warehouse Management Systems

Fashion Retailer Rolls Out RFID in More Than 50 Stores in Europe, North America

May 28, 2013

One well-known and highly respected high-end fashion retailer provides a good example of an end-to-end RFID implementation. They have more than 50 stores across Europe and North America, offering a wide assortment of high-end men's and women's fashion clothing.

Changes in Retail Increase Focus on Last Mile Logistics

May 28, 2013

Jim Wicker, President & CEO, JW Logistics

What Does It Take to Run a DC Today?

May 23, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The business case for acquiring new DC technology is compelling. But some companies are reluctant to spend the money. Dan Albaum, senior director of marketing with Intermec, discusses the apparent paradox.

Designing Distribution Channels to Meet Consumers' Omnichannel Demands

May 23, 2013

Kris Bjorson, International Director, Jones Lang LaSalle

Omnichannel retailing is here to stay, and retailers not using it successfully are losing sales and profits to those that do. In devising an omnichannel strategy, the natural starting point is the point of purchase "” brick-and-mortar stores and/or e-commerce sites for online and mobile shopping. But customer expectations don't stop when the sale is made. Order fulfillment is every bit as important to winning repeat business. Now more than ever, a well-developed supply chain strategy is vital to retailers' success.

Boosting the Supply Chain With Business Intelligence

May 22, 2013

Eric Malcolm, Director, Sales Strategy, AFN

Vocollect Unveils Wearable Device for Voice, Scanning

May 22, 2013

Vocollect

Vocollect has introduced the Talkman A700, offering voice and scanning capabilities in a single wearable device.

HighJump Links WMS With Mainstreet's Order-Management App

May 21, 2013

HighJump Software Inc.

HighJump Software Inc. has entered into a technology partnership with Mainstreet Commerce.

Inventory Is an Asset. Unless It's a Liability. Or Could It Be a Little of Each?

May 21, 2013

MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Depending on which corporate silo you belong to, inventory can be a liability, an asset or something in between. How do supply chain professionals overcome these biases and implement optimal inventory management solutions?

'City of Pharma' Hub Unveiled by CEVA Logistics in Italy

May 17, 2013

EIN News

CEVA Logistics, a supply chain company, announced the official opening of the City of Pharma in Italy. The hub, which covers an area of 20,000 square meters, is strategically located in Stradella, in the province of Pavia and is fully dedicated to the warehousing and handling of products destined for healthcare distribution channels.

Building a Better Distribution Business With Voice

May 17, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Jay Armant, vice president of product management with Intermec, talks about how voice technology is impacting the modern-day distribution operation.

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.