Warehouse Management Systems

Why Small and Mid-size Companies Need Transportation Management Systems

July 18, 2013

J.P. Wiggins, Vice President-Logistics, 3Gtms

What Is Inventory Optimization All About?

July 15, 2013

Will Benton, President & COO, GAINSystems, Inc.

The 'Omni-Channel' - and Its Implications for the Supply Chain

July 11, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

"Omni-channel" distribution is replacing the all-channel mode. Dave Kilzer, senior vice president of supply chain solutions with Idhasoft, explains the difference between the two concepts.

Robots in the Warehouse: A Progress Report

July 10, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

John Hayes, Vice President of U.S. Sales and Marketing with Seegrid, traces the history of robotics in distribution environments, and tells why robots don't automatically lead to a loss of jobs.

HighJump Updates WMS for Small, Mid-sized Wholesale Distributors

July 10, 2013

HighJump Software Inc.

HighJump Software Inc. has developed a new version of its warehouse-management system (WMS), aimed at small and mid-sized wholesale distribution operations.

Adapting Manufacturing Strategies for Distribution Center Management

July 10, 2013

Niraj Singh, Director, and John Lowe, Manager, Cognizant Business Consulting

The new global marketplace has brought many benefits for consumers, while also ushering in new levels of expectations for manufacturers, which can complicate the delivery of products.

JDA Enhances Workforce-Management, All-Channel Commerce Apps

July 9, 2013

JDA Software Group Inc.

JDA Software Group Inc. has made a number of enhancements to its workforce-management (WFM) and all-channel commerce applications.

Voice Grows Up: The Next Evolution in the Warehouse

July 9, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Jennifer Lachenman, vice president of product strategy with Lucas Systems, reveals the "hidden value" of voice technology in the distribution center.

Just How Much Inventory Is Out There, Anyway?

July 8, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Hamish Brewer, chief executive officer of JDA Software, was giving a speech at the Economic Club of Phoenix last year, when the topic of global inventory levels came up. The question he posed: How much stuff is currently in transit or socked away in warehouses the world over? The answer: Nobody really knows.

Forte Offers Update of Smart Warehouse Suite

July 8, 2013

FORTE

Forte has released version 2.0 of its warehouse-control system (WCS).

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.