Warehouse Management Systems

Serialization: New Reality for the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

April 24, 2014

The pathway to full serialization and tracking of prescription drugs by 2023 is well under way. Bob Kennedy, vice president of business development at DMLogic, discusses the challenges and opportunities serialization presents for the pharmaceutical supply chain.

The Role of Warehouse Management Systems in an Omnichannel Market

April 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The right warehouse management system can help companies execute on the heightened service demands of omnichannel retailing. Chuck Fuerst, director of product strategy at HighJump Software, explains which features and capabilities are necessary and how the technology is evolving.

Material Handling Automation in an E-Commerce Environment

April 22, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Stephen Cwiak, group vice president and head of subsystems at Interroll, explains how changes in picking and packaging driven by e-commerce are impacting material handling decisions.

Aerosoles, an Omnichannel Retailer for Years, Looks to Revamp Inventory Operations Completely

April 22, 2014

RIS News

Building true omnichannel merchandising capabilities requires the merging of previously siloed business functions. Footwear retailer Aerosoles has been omnichannel for about 10 years now, however, over the past 18 months the organization has decided to step up to manage the business properly.

Voice-Based Warehousing Solutions Continue to Evolve to Better Serve a Changing Workforce

April 21, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Voice-based warehouse solutions continue to gain converts and to evolve, with the latest iterations bringing in smart phones, tablets and sensors. Jennifer Lachenman, vice president of product strategy at Lucas Systems, says these adaptations better serve a changing workforce.

Omnichannel Fulfillment Requires Integrated Solutions That Go Beyond Traditional WMS

April 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Greg Cronin, executive vice president of Intelligrated, and Nyle Morris, vice president of sales at Knighted, discuss the paradigm shift in fulfillment strategies being driven by omnichannel retailing and the type of integrated solutions that these strategies require.

How to Master Seasonal Peaks and Get a Fast ROI with Warehouse Automation

April 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Seasonal events that cause spikes in demand no longer are limited to holidays. Handling these peaks without adding labor requires automation, but companies worry about the cost. Lance Anderson of automation systems manufacturer Beumer Corp. shows how better use of equipment can generate the ROI that companies need.

E-Commerce and Distribution's Perfect Storm - Neglecting Warehouse Operations Can Undermine Growth

April 16, 2014

FORTE

Jump Technologies Enhances Inventory-Management App for Healthcare

April 10, 2014

Jump Technologies Inc.

Jump Technologies Inc. has made enhancements to JumpStock, its inventory-management application for the healthcare industry.

Kuehne & Nagel Opens Second Phase of Dubai World Central Facility

April 10, 2014

Emirates 24/7

Dubai World Central, the world's first purpose-built aerotropolis, has announced the opening of Phase II of Kuehne + Nagel's logistics centre at DWC's Logistics City.

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.