Latest posts about WMS
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YMS: Harmony
August 13, 2010
Today’s yard management systems offer improved synchronization of the first- and last-mile activities outside the four walls—and shippers are beginning to listen to the benefits.
Supply Chain Software: On-demand WMS is looking up …. Sort of
July 31, 2010
ARC's Steve Banker believes that on-demand WMS is poised for growth
Top 20 Supply Chain Management Software Suppliers
July 21, 2010
Modern’s 9th-annual survey of the leading SCM suppliers finds that the market for supply chain software took a hit last year, but things are beginning to look up.
Logistics technology: ARC says 2009 was a tough year for WMS sector
July 6, 2010
The damage the global recession inflicted in the Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) marketplace in 2009 was severe to say the least, according to an analysis from ARC Advisory Group.
Warehouse/DC Equipment & Technology: Materials Handling Trends and Future Spending Plans
June 23, 2010
While more companies report plans to increase investment this year, the future looks even rosier for 2011 and 2012. Our warehouse/DC engineer presents the highlights of the 2010 survey and explores how the upturn is influencing current materials handling trends and future spending plans.
ERP continues to blur the line
June 22, 2010
The big players continue their aggressive push into the supply chain management software space, using acquisitions and internal technology development to beef up their WMS and TMS offerings, build out planning and optimization, and even add event management to their menus.
Supply chain software: The next view of warehouse management software
June 18, 2010
Visualization - using graphical images on a screen - could be the next step forward in WMS technology, according to Tecsys and Next View Software.
State of WMS: Upgrade Time
June 1, 2010
According to our 2010 Software User survey, nearly half of all logistics operations using a WMS are looking to upgrade over the next 12 months. Our technology correspondent explains why and then introduces us to a shipper that’s on the brink of revolutionizing its warehouse operations.
Logistics technology: IBM to acquire Sterling Commerce for $1.4 billion
June 1, 2010
Last week, IBM announced that it plans to acquire AT&T subsidiary Sterling Commerce, a provider of business-to-business integration and cross-channel solutions for $1.4 billion. The transaction is expected to close later this year.
State of WMS: Upgrade Time
May 19, 2010
According to our 2010 Software User Survey, nearly half of all logistics operations using a WMS are looking to upgrade over the next 12 months. Our technology correspondent explains why and then introduces us to a shipper that’s on the brink of revolutionizing its warehouse operations.
8th Annual Software Survey: Spending remains flat
April 1, 2010
The results of our annual study shouldn’t surprise anyone: Spending is down or flat across most supply chain software categories; purchase expectations are lower than they were in 2009; and more shippers are turning to SaaS in lieu of purchase-and-install. Our tech correspondent divulges all of the findings.
Ce De Candy's sweet transformation
April 1, 2010
Faced with new FDA record-keeping requirements, Ce De Candy tossed out its manual systems and turned to information technology to collect information and drive new efficiencies across its logistics operation. And the results have been simply delectable.
System Report: Distribution evolution at PDS
February 1, 2010
To transform its business, Prime Distribution Services turned to case picking technology and lean warehousing strategies. And, that’s just the start of things to come.
Using voice and bar code scanning at Longos
July 1, 2009
Last February, Longos Brothers Fruit markets, a 53-year-old family-owned grocery chain installed a voice-directed picking solution to improve productivity in its distribution centers in Mississauga, Ontario.