Topic: Features

Because you can’t manage what you don’t measure, dimensioning hardware and software solutions are working to provide more precise data than ever plus the logic to optimize it.

Mature case-picking operations might not seem like fertile ground for substantial improvements, but new approaches to old favorites can offer big rewards.

A wise supply chain consultant told me more than five years ago that “packaging was the final frontier of supply chain optimization.”

Leasing strategies require careful alignment of terms with precise operational data.

Peter has 25 years in the supply chain industry including corporate stints with 3M and Imation, a lifetime volunteer with the Supply Chain Council, successful entrepreneur; author of “Supply Chain Excellence;” and two years in an executive role with APICS. Duties include overseeing APICS' for Business platform that includes supply chain talent development and corporate supply chain performance improvement products and services

The growing reach of telemetry means power decisions are fueled by a greater amount of available data.

Warehouse management systems (WMS) are the main modes for inventory control and fulfillment management in DCs, but many legacy systems have been in service for 15 to 20 years or more and weren’t designed to accommodate e-commerce needs. Here’s what rises to the top of the list in today’s WMS decisions.

Exacting service levels have driven the convergence of software solutions from discrete functions to a more holistic platform. The success of each software package is no longer measured by performance in a given silo, but in the overall mission to achieve optimal customer satisfaction. Supply Chain Software Insight, Warehouse Management Software, WMS Advice

Consumer demands are transforming supply chains, and a successful 3PL must be a partner in its customers’ transformations. The result: A substantial increase in services and capabilities. Third Party Logistics Tips for Success, Customer relationships and third party logistics

Unlike nearly every other aspect of distribution centers and manufacturing plants, loading docks have not been altered—until recently, that is. History of Dock Equipment, Loading Dock evolution, Loading Dock Equipment Evaluation, Innovations in Dock Equipment

Retail distribution operations turn to automation and software to support handling practices that strengthen customer loyalty.

American Eagle’s new DC is built around an inbound conveyor and sortation system, six multi-level pick modules and a warehouse execution system.

TITLE: Senior Analyst, ARC Advisory Group LOCATION: Dedham, Mass. EXPERIENCE: Senior analyst in the retail and supply chain industries for the past eight years DUTIES: Responsible for research in the omni-channel supply chain and transportation management systems (TMS)

Unit sales continue to climb and revenue is inching upward in this year’s annual look at the top lift truck suppliers. Top Lift Truck Companies 2016, best of lift trucks 2016, 2016 lift truck survey, Top forklift suppliers, fork lift user survey 2016

Title: Chair, National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD); president, UniCarriers Americas Corp. Location: Washington, D.C. – National Forklift Safety Day Experience: Radous joined Nissan Forklift (now UniCarriers Americas) in 2009 as vice president of sales and marketing operations. He was appointed to the newly created role of executive vice president, sales, Americas in 2013. He has been president of UniCarriers since January 2016. Duties: As chair, he oversees the development of the agenda for National Forklift Safety Day.

Whether a company accounts for every penny or hopes for the best, the value of an ongoing training program extends throughout an organization.

The market for conventional solutions continues to rise, even as innovative variations help the industry chart a new course. 2016 Software Supplier Survey, Software Suppliers for Materials Handling Products, Warehouse equipment suppliers, Warehouse software suppliers survey, Warehouse software suppliers 2016

To meet demands for dense storage, minimal labor and efficient equipment, even narrow aisle solution providers are sharpening their pencils. Lift Truck Tips 2016, Fork lift tips, forklift safety

Title: Senior Vice President, Location: Florence, N.J. Experience: More than 30 years operational and financial experience with companies such as Frito-Lay, Lenox China and Destination Maternity. Warehouse Systems Integrator Interview, Warehouse Technologies Case Study, WMS Case Study

Although difficult to define, operator comfort is more than amenities; it’s about taking every opportunity to help operators enjoy their work.