Logistics Management Supply Chain Management Review

From the May 2013 Issue

Army/Air Force Exchange: Reporting for duty

With an upgraded conveyor system and new picking technologies, the Exchange’s Waco distribution center supports our nation’s service men and women.

Exchange: Keeping up with peak demand

Making the case for WMS

Supply Chain Software Survey: Off the fence and into the future

Light-directed activities: Order fulfillment at the speed you need

Filed in Distribution

Monday, August 01, 2011

Using Technologies to Increase Perfect Order Metrics

Companies are continually finding new ways to get the right goods to the right customers at the right time, and have developed many metrics to measure their performance in these areas. Perfect Order is a popular metric that measures customer orders that arrive complete, on time, undamaged and with an accurate invoice. This white paper explains how each aspect of perfect order performance can be improved through enhancements to data collection processes and technologies.

Posted on 08/01 at 08:16 AM

White Paper • Distribution • Intermec • Order Fulfillment • Perfect Order • Permalink

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Urban Outfitters tailors its distribution process

To accelerate its distribution processes, Urban Outfitters brought outsourced logistics back inhouse in a new distribution center in Reno. The result: Faster turnaround times and lower operating costs.

Posted on 03/30 at 11:35 AM

Features • Automation • Distribution • Distribution Center • Best Practices • Urban Outfitters • Permalink

Friday, January 07, 2011

Free foodservice guide outlines key data points for effective product recalls

The “Essential Information for an Effective and Efficient Product Recall” brochure from IFDA and IFMA outlines information to help distributors remove recalled product from the supply chain as soon as possible.

Posted on 01/07 at 04:49 AM

Warehouse • Supply Chain • Distribution • Distribution Center • Permalink

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

“Essential Information for an Effective and Efficient Product Recall” now available

Organized through the Supply Chain Optimization Resources and Execution initiative, the free pamphlet details information distributors need to remove recalled product from the supply chain.

Posted on 12/21 at 11:29 AM

Supply Chain • Distribution • Safety • Permalink

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Totes and containers can yield 7 magnificent gains

Although not new to the materials handling market, reusable plastic totes and containers are growing in use throughout many industries by addressing seven key challenges for users.

Posted on 12/15 at 01:37 PM

Features • Equipment Report • Sustainability • Packaging • Materials Handling • Containers • Distribution • Reusable Containers • Permalink

Monday, November 22, 2010

Distribution doing good at Boston Food Bank

In its new 117,000 square foot distribution center, The Greater Boston Food Bank is applying materials and information handling best practices to feed more than 83,000 people from underserved communities each week.

Posted on 11/22 at 09:08 PM

News • Sustainability • WMS • Warehouse Management Systems • Conveyors • Energy • Distribution • System Report • Boston Food Bank • Permalink

Friday, November 19, 2010

Top 20 warehouses: Forecast brightens for 3PL and public refrigerated warehouses

It was a difficult year in the warehousing arena; new construction ground to a halt and revenues were down. But, it looks like we’ve turned the corner and the outlook is bright.

Posted on 11/19 at 12:54 PM

Warehouse • 3PL • Storage • Distribution • Armstrong & Associates • November 2010 • Cold Storage • Third-Party Logistics • Permalink