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Syncing demand plans with WMS
Bringing the planning and execution worlds together is a classic problem, but one that can be solved with additional planning tools that sit between corporate forecasting and WMS.

WES Solutions: More than a bridge
Warehouse execution system suppliers are offering higher-level functionality—such as waveless order processing, performance analytics and mobile apps—transforming WES into a configurable platform for warehouse operations management.

Silo-busting in supply chain execution
Use of TMS and WMS are moving to a more concurrent, less fragmented environment as part of new approaches to supply chain execution.

Slotting’s elevated place in an omni-channel world
Here’s a look at how the use of slotting solutions is evolving in the omni-channel era, and how part of the answer lies in other complementary methods such as better forecast communication and flexible, WMS-directed replenishment.

Casebook 2016: Case-by-case productivity
Modern’s annual Casebook continues to provide comprehensive coverage of productivity solutions for materials handling professionals in distribution, warehousing and manufacturing.

Information Management: Voice picking causes a logistics chain reaction
New solution coordinates receiving, fulfillment, shipping and kitting in same facility.

Information Management: Voice-directed fulfillment enables world-class beverage distribution
Tourism and population growth drives Wyoming Liquor Division to upgrade alcohol distribution.

Information Management: WMS supports rapid growth for bicycle parts distributor
Double-digit increases in inventory accuracy lead to 20% savings on returns and reprocessing.

Information Management: Voice helps two facilities speak the same language
Relocated repack operation replaces paper with voice-directed picking to improve accuracy and productivity.

Information Management: Voice-directed picking solution provides accountability
Convenience distributor reduces labor costs by 30% with mobile work execution system.

Information Management: Winemaker optimizes global distribution
Software solution improves visibility while keeping pace with rapid growth.

Information Management: Manufacturer increases picking accuracy and efficiency with voice
Voice-directed picking with manager dashboard improves visibility and productivity.

Is RFID ready for a reinvention?
RFID can automatically capture item-level inventory data without extra handling, leading to improved visibility for many types of goods. Here’s a look at how companies are looking to make the most of that visibility.

Mobile computing: Flexible mobility
Data collection devices for the warehouse have long been RF enabled and mobile, but heavily focused on simple data capture routines. Now tablets, smart phones and other devices are supporting richer apps and management activity, while wearable, wireless printers give warehouse workers the capability to perform efficient, on-demand printing.

Cubing and weighing: Besting the dim rate dilemma
After major parcel carriers introduced new rate structures, the industry is still scrambling to identify and eliminate every cubic inch of waste.


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2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
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Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
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Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
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