Warehouse Management Systems

TouchPath Launches ‘TouchCount,’ an Inventory Cycle Count System

December 4, 2019

International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath recently announced the launch of ‘TouchCount’, a continuous cycle count system that can be used to keep a current and accurate, 360-degree view of warehouse inventory.

Impinj Introduces Two New RAIN RFID Tag Chips for Retail, Supply Chain and Aviation

December 4, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Impinj, Inc., a provider of RAIN RFID solutions, recently introduced the Impinj M730 and Impinj M750 integrated circuits, the first tag chips in the company’s family.

AI Tool Aims to Perfect Packaging With Shipping Cost Optimization

December 4, 2019

Small Data, Big Impact

November 27, 2019

Yale Lift Trucks

For operations with lift truck fleets, telemetry programs can produce a wealth of small data insights for quick conversion into actionable business intelligence.

Why Pharma Supply Chains Must Go Digital: Six Questions to Consider

November 21, 2019

TK Subramanian, SCB Contributor

If technology-enabled visibility isn’t built into the pharma supply chain today, then manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, shippers and pharmacies risk significant losses.

Navigating the Wild West of E-Commerce: A Guide for B2B Distributors

November 15, 2019

Eric Allais, SCB Contributor

The meteoric rise of business-to-consumer retail e-commerce has sent shock waves throughout the industry. Now, the impact is reverberating beyond Amazon and eBay to affect business-to-business companies everywhere.

Optimizing DCs for a Changing Omnichannel Landscape

November 14, 2019

Trevor Howard, SCB Contributor

The past decade has seen a monumental shift in the requirements placed on distribution centers. As customers continue to trend toward online sales and demand faster delivery times, retailers and wholesalers are feeling the pressure.

Why Logistics Companies Must Adopt Big Data and Cloud Technology

November 11, 2019

Simone Puorto, SCB Contributor

More than 50% of companies are using big-data analytics, a recent survey says, but a closer look reveals that adoption rate varies significantly by industry.

Is High-Value Asset Tracking Right for You?

How to Partner With the Right Solution Provider for RFID Success

November 8, 2019

Peak-Ryzex

More than 90% of North American retailers report they are progressing toward full RFID adoption, with 25% of this growth coming since 2016.

Case Study

It’s a Match: Tools Distributor Uses AI to Perfect Packaging

November 6, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Snap-on Tools was working to reduce inefficient packaging and absurd box sizes for its e-commerce customers. An artificial intelligence solution by FastFetch Corp. turned out to be the perfect fit.

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.