Product Focus
Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 7/1/2002
WMS improves inventory control
Warehouse Rx warehouse management system (WMS) software provides real-time inventory control. By tracking items from receipt through storage, picking and shipping, Warehouse Rx prevents lost inventory and out-of-stock conditions. The software also provides real-time information on item levels, order status and operator activity. It directs automated replenishment when inventory drops below a predetermined level. Items can be either manually restocked or replenished using an automated materials handling system. Cycle counts, which can be ordered for a specific item, lot or location, ensure accurate inventory records and reduce the need for physical inventories.
Eskay Corp.
(801) 359-9900
www.eskay.com
Extend business processes across units
A new user-interface framework lets users of Distributed Commerce Management Suite version 4.5 more effectively extend business processes across multiple enterprises. The updated version lets users streamline the way they manage complex supply chain processes across multiple channels, divisions and companies. Enhanced role-based visibility enables individual users to see only the information they need. Integrated views and control of supply and demand provide a real-time view of the impact of sales and purchase orders on inventory levels.
Yantra Corp.
(978) 513-6000
www.yantra.com
WMS is easy to integrate, upgrade
Warehouse management system (WMS) monitors, manages and synchronizes fulfillment processes within a single warehouse or across distribution networks. MOVE 7i has a 'zero-footprint' client that makes the application easy to use, implement, integrate and upgrade. The visibility module provides a centralized view of order, inventory and fulfillment activity at each distribution center. Other modules manage alerts, manifests, workflow, yard operations, labor and warehouse activities. The software provides access from any Web-enabled PC and radio frequency device.
Optum Inc.
(914) 993-3400
www.optum.com
Manage yard and dock resources
MDS Mobile Distribution System version 4.1 is a yard, asset and dock management system that optimizes resources and visibility. The software enables real-time cycle counting of equipment and assets, 'guardless' gate entry, inter-facility transfers, multi-door trailer loading and multi-yard management. The stand-alone application features real-time interfacing with a wide range of supply chain, warehousing and transportation applications. This allows it to fully integrate warehouse and transportation management product data to schedule inbound and outbound yard and dock activity.
OMI International
(847) 517-1116
www.omiintl.com
Real-time event management
Customizable software analyzes information about supply chain execution systems to provide visibility into and management of current supply chain activities. The latest version of SmartInfo 2002R1 includes a comprehensive alert function, which proactively identifies critical operating conditions. Alerts are based on user-defined conditions and can be assigned multiple, color-coded levels of severity. Alerts can be sent to any device that can receive text-based e-mail, including pagers and mobile telephones. The system features an enhanced user interface that includes an integrated, customizable Web page called MyViews, which can display key performance indicators based on historic data or real-time data.
Manhattan Associates
(770) 955-7070
www.manh.com
Family of supply chain solutions
The EXceed product family offers three suites that address the four key areas of supply chain execution: decision support, execution, collaboration and optimization. The Exceed AIM Suite offers demand forecasting, replenishment planning, order sizing, product allocation and sourcing. The Fulfill Suite provides order allocation and routing, warehouse and transportation management, global trade management and activity management. The Collaborate Suite offers trading partner personalization, supplier process enablement, carrier compliance and communication, and global inventory visibility.
EXE Technologies
(214) 775-6000
www.exe.com
WMS sends alerts to other systems
New alerting and event management capabilities are features of version 7.2 of Dispatcher-WMS warehouse management system. The alerting capability notifies the user when specified events occur or when expected events do not occur as planned. In addition, alerts can be sent to other information systems within a business. That facilitates the automatic resolution of logistics problems without human intervention. Users specify which alerts they want to receive and the means of delivery: pager, cell phone, e-mail or browser.
LIS
(704) 926-1744
www.lis-online.com
WMS offers inventory, order visibility
A Web server-based module of the pcAIM I series warehouse management system (WMS), iView, views inventory levels and order-status information for one or more warehouse facilities that are supported by a centralized database. The application allows each user to view selected fields and prioritize the order in which those fields are displayed. User access is password protected, and the system can be customized to offer full access for internal users or partial access for external parties, such as logistics service providers or vendors.
Ann Arbor Computer
(734) 973-7875
www.annarborcomputer.com
Software breaks down department walls
EliteSeries 7.0 is an enterprise-class suite of applications for distribution-centric companies. The suite includes applications for managing enterprise performance, distribution, warehousing, transportation and electronic commerce. The software allows for delivery of key data, helps businesses share data with trading partners for real-time communication of pricing, orders and products.
TECSYS Inc.
(800) 922-8649
www.tecsys.com
Event escalation software
ViaView 2.0 has been updated to include event escalation and increased event/alert notification functionality. The enhanced event management function automatically searches for a pattern of repetitive events, and when a pattern or trend is discovered, ViaView sends alert messages to appropriate parties. The event-escalation function monitors operator responses to events. If an error condition continues for a certain period of time following the initial alert, ViaView will send an alert to the same person or escalate it up the chain of command.
Provia Software
(877) 776-8421
www.provia.com
Warehouse layout made easy
Manage warehouse design and layout analysis, optimization of pick and storage locations during warehouse set-up, and conduct efficiency studies of pick locations with FlowTrak software. As a component of a supply chain execution suite, FlowTrak allows customers to rapidly analyze and respond to warehouse design issues, such as those surrounding product profiling and seasonal inventory. It features Web-based, application service provider (ASP) hosting and deployment capabilities, and will be translated into multiple languages.
Swisslog North America
(800) 764-0300
www.swisslog.com
Real-time order visibility
BizPak software modules focus on service parts dispatching, product returns, repair logistics, inventory and order management, and demand coordination. All modules feature industry standard connectivity and automate cross-enterprise business processes. Software tracks information, provides visibility into current status and measures internal and external performance. It also automates management of various functions, including identifying and communicating exceptions and discrepancies.
WorldChain
(510) 897-5200
www.worldchain.com
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