Warehouse Management Systems

LogFire Offers Cloud-Based Supply-Chain Platform and Fulfillment App

March 28, 2014

LogFire, a provider of cloud-based warehouse- and inventory-management applications, has developed Version 6 of its Cloud Platform for Supply Chain.

Attracting and Hiring Warehouse Associates

March 25, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

A strong, enduring team is key to warehousing success. Since its inception, WERC has supported the warehouse associate as a professional and logistics as a viable career choice. We wanted to know: Do companies utilize outreach programs to "sell" the profession? What methods are used to announce job openings? How do companies determine candidates as a good fit? What about "diversity" – language issues, hiring disabled individuals? – Michael Mikitka, CEO, Warehousing Education and Research Council

Accellos Integrates With MS Dynamics GP; Issues WMS Update

March 21, 2014

Accellos Inc.

AccellosOne Ship, the shipping module from Accellos Inc., has been integrated with AccellosOne Collect for Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Standards for Sustainability: An Update

March 11, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Richard Bank, director of the Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation, supplies an update on the organization's efforts to instill voluntary standards for sustainability in the warehouse, as well as other logistics processes.

Warehouse Execution System Delivers a Fresh Solution for Perishable Foods Manufacturer

March 7, 2014

Challenge: A leading perishable foods brand was experiencing high transportation costs, extended delivery times and loss of selling time, when shipping product lines from multiple manufacturing locations to a network of food distributors.

Handheld Group Develops New Rugged Computer for Mobile Workers

March 6, 2014

Handheld Group

Handheld Group, a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and smartphones, has launched a new rugged handheld, the Nautiz X4.

Wind Farm Logistics Hub Plan Unveiled by Burlington Northern Santa Fe

March 4, 2014

BizJournals.com

Tri Global Energy is poised to build a wind empire in West Texas and will partner with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Logistics to build a shipping and receiving hub for the turbines.

Motorola Solutions Unveils Pocket-Sized Touch Computer

March 3, 2014

Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions has introduced the TC55, a pocket-sized touch computer.

The Science of Distribution Center Design

March 3, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Distribution center design has always been a key aspect of supply-chain management. Now it's becoming a "science." Russ Meller, vice president of research and development with Fortna, explains what that means.

Dematic Unveils New Order-Fulfillment Offering

February 28, 2014

Dematic

Dematic, a supplier of logistics systems for factories, warehouses and distribution centers, has introduced an order-fulfillment tool for piece-picking applications.

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.