Look no further for supply chain solutions
Here are some of the products that will be on display this month at the Distribution/Computer Expo at Chicago's Navy Pier.
Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 5/1/2003
Integrate distribution with business systems
An integrated set of distribution and business management systems is designed specifically for distribution. Functionalities include management of inventory, order and purchasing, sales forecasting, e-commerce and warehouses. All distribution-focused modules integrate smoothly with a variety of business management systems.
Microsoft Business Solutions
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Automate shipping process
ShipSoft automates the shipping process to improve efficiency, eliminate manual errors and reduce costs. The software's parcel component automates the small package shipping process for domestic and international shipments by managing the selection of carriers and ensuring label and manifesting compliance. A freight component also automates the weigh, rate and label functions for less-than-load shipments, truckload and rail shipments.
Varsity Logistics
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Transportation management
The EliteSeries transportation management system is shipping software that optimizes the rating, routing, manifesting, tracking and post-shipment analysis for small package and less-than-load shipments. Providing central control and automated information distribution through Web-enabled technology, the system eliminates the costs and complexity of multi-site operations.
TECSYS INC.
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A suite of options
Two additions to a supply chain software suite are the Elite Optimizer and Elite Resource Management System (RMS) modules. The Optimizer analyzes real data to optimize putaway travel distance, minimize replenishment frequencies, and suggest product re-slotting based on velocity, seasonal demands and user-defined metrics. Forecasting resource requirement and plan operational activities, the RMS module provides planning, tracking and reporting functions for warehouse and assembly/kitting operations.
Softeon Inc.
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Rugged, handheld PC
Operating on Windows CE system, the MX5 handheld computer can withstand intense water spray and multiple drops of more than six feet. Features include a color TFT reflective screen for indoor/outdoor viewing and an ergonomically designed vertical form factor for easy handling and operation. To facilitate data collection, the computer can be equipped with an internal, standard or long-range, one- or two-dimensional bar code scanner, or with a high-resolution imager.
LXE Inc.
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Making upgrades easier
Enhancing the ViaWare warehouse management system (WMS) are four tools that make product implementations, upgrades and ongoing testing an easier, streamlined process. Data Manager simplifies warehouse configuration during implementation and manages the data needed for subsequent sites. Gateway Simulator tests the integration of ViaWare and an ERP or host system, ensuring accurate data is passed between the systems. Template Manager allows rapid configuration of ViaWare for particular vertical industries by simplifying system personalization. Simulating WMS transactions, the Warehouse Simulator tests the actual effect of system and facility throughput on configuration changes.
Provia Software
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Improve supply chain visibility
Version 6.5 of the Voyager transportation planning and management solution offers expanded event management, private freight exchange and performance management capabilities to improve visibility across the supply chain. Users can program the system to receive certain operational alerts and easily view the details of any alert. They can also synchronize operations with trading partners and service providers using a Web browser. The system's Web-based track and trace feature displays historical and current shipment status information. Performance management tools also generate reports on daily or weekly transportation operations.
Logility
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Ergonomic picking system
Users can easily pick and put pallets without lifting and carrying heavy loads by using an ergonomic picking module. Incorporating picking cabins and loading devices for pallets, the system is equipped with a lifting component and sensors. When the sensors are triggered, the system automatically and ergonomically adjusts the height of the order pallet to the warehouse pallet and the picker according to the filling rate of the individual loading devices. Providing loading units in multi-deep flowrack channels, the rail-bound system can reach 7-meter heights while driving through aisles.
Witron Integrated Logistics
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Order-to-ship
Andaris, a web-based application suite, enables warehouses to achieve total visibility from customer orders and demand aggregation to vendor component purchases and fulfillment. This order-to-ship supply chain visibility tool incorporates picking, production, packing, shipping and other applications.
Acatech Solutions Inc.
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WMS for small DCs
Suited to small distribution centers and third-party logistics facilities, Foxware LITE is a warehouse management system with full radio frequency capability and web look-up functions. The system's configuration supports up to five wireless terminal users and five workstations.
DSA–Software
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Managing events
As a supply chain event management tool, LogiView lets users monitor the extended supply chain for events and exceptions involving customer orders, inventory, shipping and transportation requirements. Capabilities include balancing inventory with demand, reducing costs, and optimizing assets.
The LDS Corp.
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Manage inbound and outbound freight
Manage inbound and outbound freight using FreightMaster TMS, a traffic management software system that provides the visibility to plan and execute day-to-day transportation activities. The user-friendly system enables companies to decrease transportation costs through carrier management, load planning, routing, and consolidation. It also improves operating efficiencies through automation.
Next Generation Logistics Inc.
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High-volume parcel shipments
Designed for high-volume parcel shippers, the DI Server is multi-carrier software that integrates with existing execution and planning software. The system is capable of shipping to and from any destination worldwide as well as coordinating multiple distribution centers from one software location. Features include global visibility and sub-second printing.
ShipNow Inc.
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Simulation software
Test how a distribution center will work under different scenarios using AutoMod. The simulation software system creates models that allow users to determine the effects of consolidating distribution centers and decide what type of equipment provides the greatest return on investment. Users can also strategize how to handle peak periods given current staffing.
Brooks Automation
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WMS with full functionality
Capable of managing warehouses, personnel, products and equipment is the WMS-2000 version 9.0. The warehouse management system features a completely web-based graphical user interface and multiple language capability. Information on inventory balance and order status is available to users and clients from any company network or web connection. WMS-2000 version 9.0 supports many brands of radio frequency data communication, voice and bar code labeling devices.
KNAPP Software Div.
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Web-based supply chain portal
Expanding the DigitaLogistix suite is DLx Dashboard, a web-based portal delivering a range of real-time supply chain information, applications, decision support tools and performance data. Users can access multiple DigitaLogistix applications running within the portal framework. Other features include personalization of dashboard views with the configuration of key performance indicator information and metrics as well as event and exception alerts.
RedPrairie
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WMS with dynamic planning
The Warehouse Rx featuring Data Dr. is a warehouse management system coupled with a dynamic planning tool. Warehouse Rx manages resources, warehouse activities, pick-to-light and put-to-light applications, real-time information of warehouse, manufacturing and distribution operations. Data Dr. is capable of predicting future demands based on past performance; spotting trends and patterns; identifying anomalies; and generating ad hoc reports using any data combination.
SK Daifuku
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Comprehensive SCE solutions
Supply Chain Advantage is a comprehensive collection of supply chain execution solutions for warehouse, yard and transportation management, supply chain visibility and event management, collaborative inventory management and mobile data collection. Its flexible architecture accommodates changing business and customer demands.
HighJump Software
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Smart, sturdy printer
The EasyCoder PM4i bar code printer is a thermal transfer, programmable printer capable of executing user-defined programs and communicating with and controlling scanners and other printers. Ruggedly designed, its all-metal construction features strong cast-magnesium chassis and covers. A peripheral component interconnect bus provides easy integration of PC devices, Kevlar belts and compact flash memory technology. The printer can also act as a programmable logic controller running production line processes.
Intermec Technologies Corp.
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High-volume fulfillment
MOVE 7i is a warehouse management system designed for high-volume, piece-pick operations. It monitors, manages and synchronizes fulfillment processes within individual warehouses and across distribution networks. J2EE compliant and web-based, the system features advanced capabilities for inter-warehouse visibility, yard and labor management, real-time alerts and parcel manifesting.
Optum
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RFID solution for SCE
PkMS, a supply chain execution (SCE) solution coupled with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology provides completely automated logistics tracking processes. The integrated solution lets users capture information from the embedded RFID tags and transfer the data to PkMS. Advantages include real-time inventory control and tracking and alerting capabilities.
Manhattan Associates, Symbol Technology, Alien Technology
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Facilitate billing processes
A Web-enabled software tool called cBill facilitates real-time rating and consolidation of billable events and electronic invoice preparation. Receiving exported data as un-rated transactions or invoice-ready bills, the system validates the information and generates invoices based upon company-specific requirements including timing, format and transmission method. The system runs on any platform supporting Oracle 8i, NT/2000 and UNIX.
ESYNC
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Go faster with GoKarts
Improving picking rates for low-velocity stock keeping units, EASYpick GoKarts enable operators to pick several orders simultaneously during a single pass through a breakpack picking area. The picker scans the totes on a cart and verifies the displayed items to be picked. When the full quantity of items has been noted as picked, the system then displays the next pick location. The GoKart system allows users to efficiently pick low-velocity items spread throughout the warehouse without walking long distances between multiple pick locations.
FKI Logistex/Real Time Solutions
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Easily design business processes
Design end-to-end business processes without writing codes by using the Intelligent Script Process Management (iSPM) system. It enables clients to compose and execute a sequence of step-by-step instructions to manage complex business processes.
MARC Global
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Materials management capability
iristaWarehouse 8.4 is a warehouse management software system with advanced materials management capabilities to facilitate material movement execution in process-oriented environments. Added functionality includes work order management, line set-up and activation, component consumption, materials replenishment, finished goods receiving and sequential processing.
Irista
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Integrate the enterprise and warehouse
The VISUAL Enterprise for Distributors system is an end-to-end supply chain solution for order management, inventory and warehouse requirements. It is designed for users who manage varied distribution channels, set up B2C and B2B markets and handle high-volume order entry. The system offers scalability for business volumes as well as interoperability between a supply chain and warehouse management system.
Lilly Software Associates
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Improve dock and lot operations
QuickLINK is an integrated dock and lot management system that maximizes the operational efficiency of warehouse, distribution and product fulfillment centers. Providing a fast, accurate turnaround for inbound and outbound freight, the system optimizes dock staging and scheduling. QuickLINK can be used as a stand-alone tool or integrated with an existing warehouse or transportation management system.
Texas Digital Systems
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Enhance distribution operations
A suite of end-to-end financials, distribution, business intelligence and e-commerce applications is enhanced with the eDistribution module. Features include new inventory, sales order and purchase order capabilities that allow distributors to streamline interactions with suppliers. eDistribution automatically completes a purchase order with the sales order details when a customer purchases an out-of-stock item. The module also provides an inventory maintenance window for viewing the last supplier that purchases an item.
Epicor Software Corp.
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