D/C Expo sets the stage for better supply chains
Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 4/1/2001
Fulfill and deliver
A suite of order fulfillment and delivery applications enables companies to meet the demands of an evolving marketplace. iristaWare solutions are architectured to enhance business processes by providing the visibility, flexibility, and control required to exploit the exception and achieve excellent business results. The order fulfillment suite of logistics applications is for manufacturers and third party logistic providers who operate high-volume complex fulfillment networks. iristaDistribute is an end-to-end enterprise solution that offers planning execution and collaboration capabilities.
Irista
866-4IRISTA
www.irista.com
Keep up with logistics changes
DigitaLogistix is a new set of Web-centric applications for the extended enterprise that enables supply chain visibility, collaboration, and optimization with tight integration to warehouse, transportation and labor management software. It responds to fundamental changes in logistics processes and technologies that are changing the way companies conduct logistics operations. Features include: Lens, which provides real-time, end-to-end supply chain visibility; Commander, which enables companies to take centralized action in response to logistics requirements and events; and, DigitalApps, a suite of role-based Web applications for collaboration among multiple supply chain participants.
McHugh Software International
262-317-2301
www.mchugh.com
Internet shipping solution
Web-enabled e.SLS (shipping logistics solution) allows users to choose from a list of approved carriers for parcels and less than truckload shipments based on the lowest cost of service. Other capabilities include shipment weight verification, a review of customer shipping data, service level selection, and rating by carrier or weight zone. The software also has full reporting capabilities for end of the day close-out reports, selected manifest printouts, and preparation of related documents.
MONT, LLC
404-366-1700
www.montllc.com
Get 100% inventory accuracy
With Warehouse Rx, users receive virtually 100% inventory accuracy with real-time control. Since workers do not have to search for inventory, order pick times are decreased by 50% or more. This warehouse management system is fully scalable to control everything from strictly manual to semi-automated and automated operations.
Eskay Corp.
800-253-1003
www.eskay.com
Make the connection
A universal mobile data collector provides a direct connection between radio frequency enabled bar code terminals and SAP R/3 enterprise resource planning software. Working inside of SAP means there is no external database, no business logic outside of SAP, and no additional operating system to maintain. It can be used for any SAP application that requires a link to bar code terminals, including warehouse management, sales and distribution, production planning, quality management, and others.
Applied Tactical Systems, A Div. of Vertex
Interactive, Inc.
973-808-1750
www.atsworld.com
Batch picking in one solution
An updated batch picking application, order processing software 2.1, operates between warehouse management systems and Easypick and Easyput systems. Orders currently sent directly to EasyPick are threaded through the software, which handles batch picking within the EasyPick system, and order consolidation within the Easyput system. The two systems are essentially blended together to process orders in the distribution center. Information regarding picking results and information for container sortation is transmitted on a real-time basis.
Real Time Solutions
510-985-6300
www.picktolight.com
Maximize efficiencies and reduce costs
The MSS/WM warehouse manager uses leading-edge warehouse management concepts to dramatically reduce handling errors while increasing resource utilization and operational efficiency. The software uses the latest in bar code and radio frequency equipment to further increase warehouse productivity.
Mincron Software Systems
281-999-7010
www.mincron.com
Suite of supply chain execution solutions
A suite of supply chain execution and collaborative commerce solutions includes PkMS advanced warehouse management system, infolink collaborative commerce solution for the retail supply chain, and the SlotInfo pick layout optimization tool. The suite also includes WorkInfo engineered labor standards performance tracking tool, and the SmartInfo business intelligence tool.
Manhattan Associates
678-597-7071
www.manh.com
A better view of distribution
The latest versions of ViaWare and ViaView product suites offer increased functionality. Real-world change in the distribution environment is managed by the ViaWare warehouse management system that improves inventory accuracy, maximizes space utilization, and increases labor performance. A yard management system extends the warehouse beyond the physical four walls by controlling the activities of trailers on the dock and in the yard. FourSite, an order management system, manages products, orders, shipments, and delivery information by customer for third-party logistics providers, and produces itemized billing documentation and records. A fulfillment collaboration suite, ViaView, offers visibility, event management, decision support, labor analysis, and workflow.
Provia Software
616-974-8689
www.provia.com
WMS in multi-languages
A new version of RT Locator warehouse management software includes multi-language capability to its radio frequency displays for operator use. The PC-based system uses radio frequency terminals to provide real-time control of warehousing operations and bar codes to maintain complete data accuracy. Users logon to specify the language they desire. The product interfaces with automated conveyor systems using bar coded labels and unattended scanning to divert product to designated shipping spurs for loading and shipping.
RT Systems, Inc.
734-662-7099
www.rt-systems.com
Track that package
Integrated sales order processing, inventory management, purchasing, value-added services, and financial accounting are some of the features of the EliteSeries software. Other features include a best-of-breed warehouse management system with fully integrated radio frequency and bar code technologies, and B2B Internet selling system so customers can place and track their orders over the Internet. A transportation management system provides optimized management of products shipped by small parcel carriers and over-the-road less-than-truckload carriers.
TECSYS INC.
514-333-0000
www.tecsys.com
Warehouse management
A new warehouse management system, Distribution View, combines real-world experience and the latest object-oriented software technology. It is easily configured to provide solutions tailored to specific needs in minimum time. The software is based on the distributed client/server architecture that provides scalability and flexible features. It supports Windows NT & 2000 plus AIX based platforms. The product provides interfaces for warehousing hardware, including radio frequency devices, pick-to-light systems, and more.
IBM Corp.
512-838-3256
www.ibm.com/services/bustran/supplychain.html
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