Warehouse|DC

When David’s Bridal needed help managing orders through its entire supply chain, the wedding retailer looked to Manhattan Associates. In this Portrait in Leadership video, David’s Bridal executives discuss how the company was able to improve its monthly on-time delivery from 65% - 70% to 98% - 99% on a regular basis.

Jungheinrich® ranks among the world's leading brands for material handling equipment, specializing in warehousing and narrow aisle forklifts. Through a manufacturing and distribution agreement with Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), Jungheinrich lift trucks are distributed through MCFA's extensive dealer network in North America.

A recent survey conducted by Intermec revealed that transport and logistics companies could save approximately $459,000 per annum as a result of process re-engineering and the implementation of mobile technology across workflows, but a significant proportion of companies may be missing out on these potential savings.

The further growth of online retail, coupled with an increasing drive to reduce order delivery times, will lead to a significant increase in demand for logistics facilities including large and smaller e-fulfillment centers, sortation centers and parcel hubs / spokes and online food ‘dark stores’.

With a Web site launch pending in 2007, the company’s logistics team knew that bringing the fulfillment for all the channels into one facility would enable the retailer to make sure that they got the right product to the right people at the right time.

The pressure is on retailers to deliver anything, anytime, from anywhere. Three experts answer four key questions that will help traditional brick-and-mortar retailers revolutionize their use of WMS and their shipping processes on the way to a multi-channel transformation.

New Equipment Digest Honors Superior Industrial Product Development

Industry Trade Media Honors Superior Warehouse Product Development

Retail is about more than providing consumers with great products. In 2013, the National Retail Federation launched This is Retail to highlight the industry’s opportunities for life-long careers, how retailers strengthen communities, and the critical role that retail plays in driving innovation.

Last Mile Mobile Solutions (LMMS) - "Through LMMS, we are now able to scan beneficiary ID cards with the Intermec CN50 mobile computers. This creates the verification that they've received their relief supplies."

This white paper is a guide to 2D bar code imaging technology, including an overview of capabilities and how 2D imagers perform in traditional applications, the beneficial new business processes that imaging enables, and the advantages 2D imaging provides compared to laser scanners.

Combining a comprehensive range of rugged technologies, a collaborative approach, and strong industry partnerships, Intermec makes implementation of your retail supply chain systems simpler, easier, more complete and effective.

Mail Call delivered a courier solution to equip their drivers, riders and delivery guys with the tool they need to complete deliveries accurately with no down time. Watch the Mail Call case study video, achieving efficiencies to improve their business through an Intermec & BCDS solution.

When looking for the right printer, HAVI Logistics found exactly what they were looking for from Intermec. And it was not just the high quality of its products that impressed the project managers. The PX6i high-performance thermal transfer printer printhead replacement program was another significant reason why Intermec was chosen.

The company couldn’t easily track shipment errors, and in fact was spending increased staff hours on a manual process growing increasingly outdated. They sought a seamless transition from the outdated labeling process to a streamlined, easy-toimplement solution that would increase productivity, reduce lengthy preparation time and increase customer satisfaction. The solution? Intermec PM4i and PX6i Smart Printers.

Earhart Petroleum had several goals they hoped to achieve as a result of the technology investment. They looked to improve delivery efficiency (as measured by gallons delivered per truck/per day) by 20 percent, minimize inventory shrinkage, reduce staff overtime and improve invoice turnaround time by three business days.

VISA Global logistics recognised that the existing platform was outdated and unreliable. It had a slow internet connection (GPRS) and unreliable GSM module that was causing frustration amongst the truck drivers. The existing version of Windows mobile (PocketPC 2003) was no longer supported by Microsoft and many workarounds needed to be implemented to keep the platform running.

This white paper identifies the features that save time for users, and those that simplify integration and management for IT support staff, so the printer will return maximum value for long-term, low-cost reliable operations.

With recent expansion into both Quebec and British Columbia, Noble now has more than 200 delivery trucks and 24 hour service. With growth came the need for a better proof of delivery (POD) system. The company also looked to automate its shipping and receiving process to streamline overall operations using Intermec's CN50 rugged mobile computer.

JDA Software Group, Inc., The Supply Chain Company, today announced the release of its integrated product roadmap following the merger with RedPrairie.