RedPrairie

Modern’s annual look at the supply chain software market revealed that the industry grew significantly in 2011.

The food and beverage sector is ripe with unique and difficult materials handling challenges due in part to the growing number of product choices. Here’s a look at how technology can help keep the shelves stocked and the customer satisfied.

Compliance and supply chain complexity plus lack of automation heighten risk to bottom-line and reputation

GMI Distribution implements a robust, on-demand warehouse management system to track inventory and provide its 3PL customers with 24/7 visibility into inventory and transactions.

Retailers can now fulfill their customers from anywhere they have inventory, said Tom Kozenski, vice president of product strategy for RedPrairie (Booth 405), a provider of supply chain software solutions that extend from the point of manufacture to the point of sale.

Efficiency in the warehouse has traditionally driven the distribution process. Now, some leading retailers are looking at the DC to lower the cost of operating their stores.

Today’s supply chain execution software applications are evolving, adding functionality and enabling operations to function more effectively.

Global supply chain and retail technology provider welcomes former Governor of Minnesota to board

Entitled RedPrairie On-Demand Supply Chain, company officials said this new unit will support advanced technology for warehouse management (WMS) and transportation management (TMS) in a single- and multi-tenant model.

Random House’s new picking methodology aggregates orders for faster turnaround times and speedier delivery to the market.

New workforce management solution boosts Briggs & Stratton distribution center productivity nearly 20% in two weeks.

Warehouse control systems (WCS) are driving big productivity gains in highly automated facilities. Here’s a look at how these systems are evolving.

A close attention to layout, design and equipment selection makes the most of conventional materials handling processes in The Container Store’s DC.

Successful labor management goes beyond the installation of software. Here’s a look at the implementation process and how one major retailer uses its program as a tool for continuous process improvements—with multi-layered benefits.

The supply chain software rebound is underway. Following a tough 2009, supply chain software was up in 2010.