The fundamentals of best practices in the warehouse
All too often, companies look in all the wrong places to begin improving their warehouse operations. Rather than taking a close look at the fundamentals or basics of top performing warehouses, managers look for some other silver bullet. Read More

This issue sponsored by: HighJump Software, a 3M Company >>Featured Report: Four Reasons MES is Key to a Lean Enterprise Only recently, with the evolution of manufacturing and information technologies, can enterprises realize the full value of lean. Learn how incorporating MES will help you achieve and sustain the benefits of a lean enterprise. Click here to download

Leveraging your work force
In many warehouses and distribution centers, leveraging the workforce to improve productivity involves an incentive payment program.

Slightly higher wages, however, don’t necessarily build the sense of ownership or loyalty that can truly lead to improved productivity, says John Hill, principal, Esync.   Read More

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Making information systems better
Technology is no silver bullet, says John Hill, principal, Esync. Adding automated data collection, a warehouse management system or automated equipment to a poorly designed warehouse or a flawed process won’t solve problems. It will only bring those problems to light.   Read More

This issue sponsored by: NA2006 (Material Handling Industry of America) Attend NA2006 in Cleveland March 27-30, 2006 NA2006 delivers solutions for your supply chain. At NA2006, you can see and operate the latest material handling & logistics solutions in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and logistics plus attend educational sessions and an RFID Education Center. Register for free admission at www.NA2006.org.

Strong Indication of Potential Market for RFID Real Time Locating Systems
After a long episode of experimentation, Real Time Locating System (RTLS) has found its place across a spectrum of industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing.   Read More

The Spread and Use Of RFID In Most Sectors Will Be Largely Determined by Cost, and the Cost Of RFID Tags and Labels Are Dropping Quickly
Research and Markets has announced the addition of RFID Tags And Chips: Opportunities in the Second Generation to their offering. Read More

Sterling Commerce Accelerates Retail Business Performance
At the National Retail Federation (NRF) Convention in New York City, Sterling Commerce, the leader in multi-enterprise collaboration, announced a new Retail Solution Suite that helps retailers synchronize their supply chain processes to meet their customers' increasingly demanding expectations for a seamless multi-channel experience.  Read More

Symbol Technologies Unveils Innovative New Products for Enterprise Mobility Market
Symbol Technologies, Inc. announced new enterprise mobility solutions designed to increase productivity, improve operational efficiencies and enhance the customer experience with real-time access to people, information and business-essential applications.  Read More

Savi Networks Extends Global Real-Time Shipment Visibility Services to TraPac's U.S. Port Terminals
Savi Networks, a provider of RFID-enhanced information services for global container shipments, and the Trans Pacific Container Service Corp. (TraPac) announced an agreement to extend SaviTrak(TM) real-time, supply-chain information services to client shipping lines using TraPac's port facilities in Los Angeles, Oakland and Jacksonville, Fla.   Read More

NA 2006 Show & Conference To Showcase Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions
This March, the largest event in 2006 dedicated to showcasing solutions that make the supply chain work more productively and profitably is coming to Cleveland, OH - The 2006 Material Handling & Logistics Show and Conference (NA 2006).   Read More

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