Warehouse management systems

Here are some of the latest in enhanced WMS packages that have crossed our editors' desks lately.

By -- Modern Materials Handling, 5/1/2000

Improve picking, trailer loading speeds

ROC 8 (Radcliffe Operation Control) offers a new approach to picking orders and loading over-the-road trailers to facilitate delivery expediency. The system sets the picking priorities for orders as well as positioning of pallets in the trailer. As a result, the warehouse management system speeds picking and loading, and ensures balanced, filled trailers. The package integrates portable computer terminals, radio frequency data communications technology, bar coding, and advanced Unix/NT-based technology. Customers can access ROC via the Internet.
Radcliffe Systems
416-493-3844

WMS features Web-enabled front end

RF Navigator version 11.0 is a warehouse management system (WMS) that features a Web-enabled front end, advanced interface capabilities, and robust distribution functionality. The browser-based front end promotes supply chain integration and offers suppliers and vendors access that will expedite supply chain operations.

This WMS offers cross docking, advanced shipping notice, and compliance labeling capabilities. It also performs factory-direct shipments and supports multiple fulfillment channels.
Majure Data
770-587-3054

System automates warehouse activities

This warehouse management system controls activities from receiving through to shipping, and includes stocking and load management functions. In addition, the software manages resources in the warehouse from inventory to labor and materials handling equipment to ensure that orders slated for picking and shipment on a given day can actually be picked and shipped as scheduled.
Cambar Software
843-747-7900

Plan those orders

In addition to managing operations from receiving to shipping and interfacing with materials handling systems, Sonictrack offers enhanced features. Enhancements include a task manager with interleaving and proximity logic; an order planning module, which includes carrier routing, wave generation, cross docking, and a replenishment module. The system runs on a client/server architecture with an Oracle7/Unix database and a windows interface.
Sonica Software/Swisslog
714-288-8800

Supply chain software expands to Internet

A suite of integrated supply chain products, Viaware, includes applications that manage the warehouse, transportation, yard, and orders. Three new modules expand these applications for e-business. The Gateway module provides tools to connect the supply chain software with other systems and supply chain partners.

With E2E, customers can access information generated by the software's individual applications. And Viaware Everywhere provides an application service provider (ASP) model that permits clients to pay a monthly subscription service for the software.
Provia Software
616-285-3311

Optimize warehouse space

Easy to implement, Warehouse Librarian is a configurable software package that reduces cycle times, and improves productivity, customer service, and space utilization. Now, operators have more control because the benefits of the client/server architecture extend to the radio frequency data communication terminals, offering instant response time. The system optimizes space by tracking cube and velocity (picking frequency) attributes for items and storage locations.
Intek
425-455-9935

WMS changes with your business

WarehousePRO is a highly configurable warehouse management system that permits users to easily change the system. It applies rules to the handling of items while maintaining inventory in real time. Compliance labeling capabilities are a standard feature. With a powerful label generator and ready-to-use templates, customers are able to print labels to specific customer requirements. Advanced performance analysis tools enable users to graphically monitor performance in all areas.
Logility, Inc.
404-261-9777

Scalable solutions

IntelliTrack WMS is a warehouse management system that is available in three versions with either batch or radio frequency data communication (RFDC) capabilities.

The Standard Edition operates with as many as three PC workstations and various batch data collection terminals. The Professional Edition handles hundreds of PC workstations with the use of an SQL server database and batch data collection devices. And the RF Edition handles up to 50 RF data terminals with real-time access to the database.
Percon
541-344-1189

Automate your warehouse

A warehouse management solution manages warehouse functions including receiving, replenishment, wave planning, cycle counting, and cross docking. The software also monitors productivity in the warehouse and features routing and scheduling modules.
Interlink Technologies
972-501-3650

Prioritize warehouse activities

This software solution controls all warehouse activities including resources and equipment. An integral part of this warehouse management system, which runs on IBM's AS/400, is its radio frequency data communication (RFDC) capability. RF units provide workers with up-to-the-minute instructions for picking, receiving, replenishing, cycle counting, and handling returns.
Mincron Software Systems
281-999-7010

Get live information instantly

Visual Distribution software features two integrated modules, one for the front office and the other for the warehouse. The warehouse software features radio frequency data communication (RFDC) capabilities that manage inventory throughout the distribution cycle. Integration between the applications enables users to receive instant information for planning inventory replenishment, managing order entry, and purchasing.
Lilly Software Associates
603-926-9696

Access WMS data remotely

A Web-enabled front end on version 8.0 of this warehouse management system enables users to access the system through a Web browser. The system also facilitates collaboration with supply chain partners using electronic data interchange and vendor managed inventory capabilities to check order status and track shipments

For this upgrade, all screens were redesigned with dynamic HTML, giving the look and feel of Web pages. Other features include easier navigation and faster upgrades.
Catalyst
414-362-6800

Deliver accurate shipments

Selector Pro provides accurate picking, loading, and delivery of shipments. The system eliminates picking labels by delivering operators' assignments to them instantly. It also provides managers with real-time information about a range of conditions including inventory shortages.

Two configurations are available. For retail distribution centers, operators select individual orders for a single chain of stores. For wholesale/food service operations, workers select multiple orders for various customers, including restaurants.
Systems Application Engineering
713-783-6020

Software streamlines operations

An RF-based warehouse management system, Logistics PRO, manages many warehouse functions. These include: cycle counting to eliminate unproductive activities; cross-docking to expedite the handling of back-ordered and flow-through products; and, inventory planning to effectively control item locations and movements. Additional capabilities are productivity tracking to determine activity-based costs, and integrated e-business to provide customers with instant access to order status and to authorize returns online.
Intrepa
219-247-1570

Manage materials and resources

Designed for medium- to large-scale operations, these warehouse management solutions control the warehouse by performing tasks such as receiving, advanced shipment notice processing, wave management, replenishment, and lot control. Two packages are available: MARC-CS: Configured Solution, an off-the-shelf package that is user configurable, and MARC-ES: Engineered Solution, a customized system.
TRW's MARC Systems
800-876-3667

Access real-time warehouse data

The e-warehouse system consists of several modules: receiving, picking/ wave control, carrier compliance, traffic management, label compliance, and an electronic data interchange (EDI) interface with customers. Operators and management can generate reports and graphical analysis of operations. The system works in real time, offering live updates on inventory status and ware- house activity.
Infinity Logistics
650-367-0700

WMS for automotive suppliers

Developed specifically for the automotive marketplace, a warehouse management system and supply chain execution software is a scalable product that manages the flow of raw materials, parts, and subassemblies, and delivers on-time product shipments. The software manages the automotive supply chain from pre-receiving materials to picking, cross-docking, and shipping. Integrated transportation features also optimize routing.
EXE Technologies
214-775-6000