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Information Management: Mobile computers help automate inventory management
Safety equipment manufacturer reduces errors with step-by-step verification from production to delivery.

Information Management: Distributor targets accuracy and labor costs with mobile pick carts
Company consolidates six facilities into one while reducing the number of pickers by 60%.

Information Management: Intelligent lighting provides managers with energy data
Distributor reduces annual lighting costs by 97% with wirelessly connected LEDs.

Information Management: Manufacturer tightens inventory control with turnkey RFID system
RFID-based portal delivers automatic tracking tool for greater accountability and less waste.

Information Management: Beverage distributor replaces paper-based picking with voice
Company reduces training time from two weeks to 20 minutes.

Information Management: Image-based bar code reader achieves perfect read rates for 1D codes
Manufacturer cuts costs associated with errors and labor for manual processing.

Information Management: Voice-directed picking supports productivity and compliance
New software and mobile computers enhance accuracy throughout the facility.

Print-and-apply evolves to meet demands of e-commerce
For many parcel-shipping operations, automating label printing and application is no longer productive enough to keep up with e-commerce growth. Here’s a look at the latest developments in print-and-apply technology.

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TMS gets more warehouse aware
TMS and YMS expand on integration and supply chain visibility capabilities, gaining a better handle on warehouse constraints in the process.

Multi-modal voice replaces paper after WMS upgrade
Beverage distributor slashes labor and shrinkage costs while boosting capacity and visibility.

Light-directed activities enter the third generation
The first generation of light systems sought to improve accuracy; the second generation enhanced speed; and we’re now entering the third, which is all about efficiency.

RFID and the supply chain: Measured progress
The RFID market is showing signs of steady growth as companies work to achieve a meaningful return on investment in specific areas of given processes.

Data capture is ready for its close-up
Camera-based bar code scanners are a must for 2D codes, but today’s payoff mainly ties to improving 1D code processes, ergonomics and read rates. Here’s a look at how this versatile tool is helping to transform fulfillment accuracy in dynamic distribution environments.

In search of supply chain execution convergence
The supply chain software market is evolving toward platforms that optimize end-to-end processes and juggle constraints at all levels. Modern talked to a few leading suppliers who are making progress on this vision.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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