Warehouse Management Systems

How Robotics Process Automation Is Transforming Supply Chains

August 1, 2016

The subject of robotics in production and distribution has been dominated by fear, hyperbole and misunderstanding. Critics of the technology would have us believe that robots are poised to take over the workplace, with little or no role for humans. So what are the real prospects for robotics in the supply chain?

Honeywell to Acquire Material-Handling Vendor Intelligrated

July 28, 2016

Intelligrated

Intelligrated, a vendor of automated material-handling technology, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Honeywell.

Panasonic Upgrades Toughbook 54 Semi-Rugged Laptop

July 25, 2016

Panasonic

Panasonic has upgraded its Toughbook 54 mobile computer. The device now contains a faster Intel Core i5-6300U vPro professor.

Demand for E-commerce Fulfillment Center Space Outstrips Supply

July 25, 2016

MultiChannel Merchant

Continuing growth in e-commerce is fueling a tight market for distribution and fulfillment centers space, either leased, purchased or through a partner, as companies look to expand their networks to meet growing consumer demand for rapid parcel delivery.

Eco360 Teams With Teradata for Allocation and Replenishment

July 20, 2016

EcoArk Holdings Inc.

Eco360 LLC, a subsidiary of EcoArk Holdings Inc., has partnered with Teradata to address supply-chain and retail inventory management.

Zebra Technologies Releases New Line of Wearable Devices

July 20, 2016

Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies has introduced its new line of Total Wearable Solutions.

FastFetch North America Changes Name to NextGen DC Systems

July 19, 2016

NextGen DC Systems LLC

FastFetch North America has changed its name to NextGen DC Systems LLC.

Value of Material Handling Equipment Market Could Exceed $148Bn by 2021

July 18, 2016

Research and Markets

Improving economic conditions have boosted investment in the construction sector and also the spending pattern of consumers, both of which have contributed to growth in the material handling market. Another factor is rising labor costs, which has led to investments in these solutions to cut down on operating expenses.

Driverless Robotic Vehicles Have Great Potential, But the Human Element Still Needed - for Now

July 15, 2016

EBN

In the world of material handling, the notion of "driverless-ness" has been around for 60 years since the first automated guided vehicle (AGV) appeared in a grocery warehouse. High-tech warehouse operations are already used to the sight of AGVs performing tasks such as the vertical storage and retrieval of pallets and the loading and unloading of pallets onto outbound trailers.

Scandit Launches Platform for Mobile Data Capture

July 11, 2016

Scandit

Scandit, a developer of software-based barcode-scanning technology for smartphones, tablets and wearable devices, has launched Scandit Flow.

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.