Warehouse Management Systems

Janam Technologies Unveils New Rugged Mobile Computer

January 4, 2016

Janam Technologies LLC

Janam Technologies has introduced a new addition to its XM series of rugged mobile computers.

Managing Mission-Critical Operational Assets with Cloud-Based, Self-Service Automated Locker Systems

January 2, 2016

Apex Supply Chain Technologies

Dematic Wraps Up Acquisition of Reddwerks

December 30, 2015

Dematic

Dematic, a supplier of software and services for supply-chain optimization, has completed its acquisition of Reddwerks Corp.

Toshiba Adds Wireless Models to Thermal Barcode Printer Line

December 29, 2015

Toshiba America Business Solutions

Toshiba America Business Solutions has introduced the desktop BFV-4 series of thermal barcode printers. The devices can print on-demand labels in any transportation, logistics, healthcare and retail environment, the vendor said.

Industrial Real Estate Market on Fire as Companies Require More, Bigger DC, Fulfillment Centers

December 28, 2015

JLL Research

When the Panama Canal expansion finally debuts in Spring of 2016, it will open to a thriving market that remains hungry for new and efficient distribution center space in nearly every major U.S. market. Retailers and e-commerce companies are already investing in new and larger distribution and fulfillment centers as the U.S. supply chain evolves to meet changing consumer demand and service requirements; especially near key ports, transshipment points and large population centers.

Change Is Non-Stop in Warehouse, Distribution

December 23, 2015

Area Development

In the warehouse and distribution sector, a quote from Ben Franklin resonates so true today: "When you are finished changing, you are finished." It is imperative that you stay current with trends and projections in your industry.

Ontario Hospitals Band Together, Outsource Logistics and Warehousing

December 22, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

When Shared Support Services of Southeastern Ontario went looking for a 3PL that had expertise in the healthcare industry, it found a true partner in SCI Logistics.

Extending the Life of Your Warehouse Management System

December 18, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

By using adaptive software tools, you not only can lengthen the life of your existing WMS products, including legacy systems and systems no longer supported, you now can have all kinds of new functionality at your fingertips.

2015 Supply Chain Innovations Awards Presented by SupplyChainBrain & CSCMP

December 18, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Innovation of the Year: Automating the assembly of pallets that incorporate cases of multiple dimensions leads to big savings in labor costs, a safer work environment, a streamlined D.C. operation, and better service to retail outlets. Innovator of the Year: The Liquor Control Board of Ontario; Runner-Up: Lennox Residential; Finalists: Hewlett-Packard, U.S. Marine Corps, Shared Support Services of Southeastern Ontario

Inventory Optimization Drives SIOP Success

December 17, 2015

Challenge: A leading fixture and faucet manufacturer set out to improve service levels and increase product availability, without increasing its inventory investment. The company also targeted working capital efficiency for improvement.

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.