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Warehouse Management Top Stories

Dollar Tree’s Oklahoma Distribution Center Decimated by Tornado
A Dollar Tree distribution center in Oklahoma was ravaged by a tornado, with no timetable for reopening.
European Parliament Passes Law on Supply Chain Accountability
The EU approved a new law that will prevent huge companies from committing human rights and environmental abuses in their global supply chains.
North Carolina Welcomes Amazon’s Newest Mega-Warehouse
Amazon unveiled its newest warehouse in North Carolina, a 620,000-square-foot facility that will provide 1,000 new jobs to the area.
SAP Unveils New AI-Driven Supply Chain Innovations
SAP's new AI-driven enhancements will leverage real-time data, enhance product development, and bolster manufacturing effectiveness.

Warehouse Management Resources

The Ultimate WMS Checklist: Find the Perfect Fit
Warehouse Management System selection requires time, research and diligent planning. In order to help you, Made4net has...
Replace Your Antiquated Spreadsheets with C3 Solutions’ Cloud Based Software
C3 Solutions helps a Canadian Ice Cream Warehouse operate more efficiently in this case study.


Warehouse Management News

A Look at the Technology & Systems Architecture for today’s Integrated 3PL Distribution Provider
ADS's cutting edge technology provides expert systems solutions implementation with complete materials handling equipment integration. ADS's in-house software specialists have designed a highly flexible system with robust tracking and waving capabilities.

Best Practices for Shipping Southbound into Mexico
Whether you’re shipping auto brakes, consumer appliance parts, paper or simply packaging material, there are incredible intricacies to cross-border transit – from documentation standards and customs issues, to specific requirements for certain types of shipments. To help, we’ve put together this strategy guide for making your intermodal shipments into Mexico smoother.

Batteries Plus Finds Competitive Advantage in HighJump Software’s Adaptable Warehouse Management
Batteries Plus is a national franchise, specializing in helping consumers and businesses with their battery and light bulb needs. Since implementing the HighJump warehouse management system, the company has experienced improved efficiency and accuracy.

What to Ask a Warehouse Management System (WMS) Reference
The set of questions below will help guide you through customer reference calls. You’ll be able to determine a system’s ability to not only meet the functional needs of your operation, but also to quickly and cost-effectively meet changing customer and business requirements, generate strong return on investment, and provide low total cost of ownership (TCO).

David’s Bridal finds the perfect marriage with Manhattan Associates
Serving more brides-to-be than any other bridal retailer in the U.S., David’s Bridal was challenged with resource-intensive order processing, no real-time inventory visibility to ensure on-time delivery, and rapid growth in order volume. Since implementing Manhattan’s Warehouse Management and Distributed Order Management, David’s Bridal has automated supply chain processes and expanded retail..

Google Glass, Augmented Reality, and the Warehouse
Google Glass is Google’s project to create augmented reality glasses. Google Glass is being designed for consumers, but the first clear business application may occur in warehouses.

VF Corporation gains nearly 100% inventory accuracy outfitted with Manhattan solutions
A multi-billion dollar apparel and footwear powerhouse, VF Corporation distributes its diverse portfolio of brands in 150 countries through 30 distribution centers (DCs), 1,400 suppliers, 47,000 retailers and 786 stores. The company was seeking a solution to manage shipping and storage capabilities, and provide a common platform across its various DCs and brands.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Existing Distribution Operations
DC operations are continually under stress to reduce costs and improve throughout. The solution for many DC operators is to create and study detailed documentation of each functional area within the DC operation - the maps and metrics.

Building the Business Case for Automation: How to Evaluate Automation Investments
Gaining authorization to invest in DC improvements, including automation, is a challenging endeavor in most organizations. Overall economic conditions, along with individual business concerns such as availability of capital, competing capital projects and myriad obstacles potentially stand in the way. This white paper outlines the key requirements for development of an effective business case that will increase your likelihood for receiving senior management support.

MSC Industrial Supply New Order Fulfillment System Improves Cycle Times
As part of its redesign, MSC Industrial Supply transitioned from a traditional pick-and-pass approach order fulfillment system to a more streamlined solution. The result is a highly efficient process that has dramatically reduced cycle times.

Gilt’s New Distribution Center Delivers the Perfect Order
Gilt’s new distribution center delivers the perfect order. While speed is important, this system was also designed to deliver the perfect order.


Featured Companies

SkuVault
SkuVault is the warehouse management technology platform that empowers small and medium enterprises to optimize operations so they can scale and compete in the growing ecommerce and omnichannel markets at a fraction of the cost.
Blue Yonder
Blue Yonder is the world leader in digital supply chain transformations and omni-channel commerce fulfillment. Our end-to-end, cognitive business platform enables retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers to best fulfill customer demand from planning through delivery. With Blue Yonder, you'll unify…
The Center of Innovation for Logistics
The Center of Innovation for Logistics is the leading statewide resource for fueling logistics industry growth and global competitiveness. The Center provides the technical industry expertise, collaborative research, and partnerships needed to help the industry connect, compete, and grow globally.…
HighJump
HighJump is a global provider of supply chain management software and trading partner network technology that streamlines the flow of inventory and information from supplier to store shelf. We support more than 14,000 customers in 77 countries, ranging from small businesses to…
Camelot 3PL Software
A market leader since 1987, Camelot 3PL Software provides Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) exclusively for third party logistics (3PL) warehouses to streamline their operations, eliminate costs and increase service levels. Offering cloud (SaaS) and on premise solutions, Camelot’s highly configurable…
Cognizant
Cognizant Technology Solutions is an American multinational corporation that provides of custom information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing services. Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting and business process services. Our dedicated employees offer strategic insights, technological…
Inspirage
We are the integrated supply chain specialists solving business critical challenges from design to delivery. We provide end-to-end consulting and implementation solutions that link Innovation Management, Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management, as well as core ERP. We partner with…
Interlink Technologies
WMS involves unique and sophisticated software programs that operate “behind the scenes” to drive warehouse operations and track inventory. Interlink has specialized in WMS solutions since 1986 and has expanded over the years to include the newest technologies and current practices…
Expeditors
Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value added logistics services.
Daifuku Webb
Daifuku Webb Holding Company, and its subsidiaries Jervis B. Webb Company and Daifuku America Corporation, are filling dozens of engineering, project management, and field service positions. Daifuku Webb is part of the largest material handling company in the world.
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Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
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Packsize on Demand Packing Solution for Furniture and Cabinetry Manufacturers
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Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Revamp warehouse operations with composable commerce. Say goodbye to legacy systems and hello to modernization.
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