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Monday, August 01, 2011

Longtime director to be succeeded by PERC’s Brian Feehan

President of the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) talks to Modern about the state of the lift truck industry.

Feehan is set to take the reins on Jan. 1, 2012, when Bill Montwieler, who had been executive director since 1983, retires.

Successful labor management goes beyond the installation of software. Here’s a look at the implementation process and how one major retailer uses its program as a tool for continuous process improvements—with multi-layered benefits.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

The prime objective for all supply chains is to provide clients with what they want, when they want it. Inventory management plays a central role in every supply chain’s need to satisfy its clients.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Inventory optimization—the process of scientifically determining the right inventory levels across the supply chain—has never been easy. But advanced tools now available are enabling companies to do the job faster, more accurately, and with greater business impact. In fact, industry leaders are finding that IO can drive greater profitability through lower inventories, better fill rates, and ultimately a more satisfied customer.

Friday, July 01, 2011

When footwear maker Rocky Brands integrated its WMS and WCS, the results were improved visibility, better inventory control, and impressive productivity gains.

Warehouse management and control systems are the key components to order fulfillment processes at Rocky Brands’ revamped distribution center.

The supply chain software rebound is underway. Following a tough 2009, supply chain software was up in 2010.

There are many ways to unitize a load, but the common goal for most operations is to stabilize and protect products while they are in motion.