• LMS survey: Who, what, when, why?

  By Bob Trebilcock, Contributing Editor, February 1, 2010
  Labor management systems (LMS) have been one of the bright spots in an otherwise dismal year for the supply chain software market. In part, that’s because labor management delivers quantifiable results. Or, so we’re told. As sister magazine Modern Materials Handling (MMH) reported last March, “A site using labor management is 20 percent to 30 percent more effective than a non-...  More

• TMS: Your key to the new economy

  By Bridget McCrea, Contributing Editor, February 1, 2010
  It’s hard to imagine a link in the supply chain that doesn’t involve a software application. However, according to recent research from ARC Advisory Group and AMR Research, there’s still plenty of room for more automation within the freight transportation market where more than half of the shippers surveyed say they’re still relying on manual management systems.  More

• Logistics technology: Airbus to use RFID tags in its aircraft supply chain

  Sean Murphy, Associate Editor, January 26, 2010
  Two RFID tag makers are looking to bring definition to supply chain visibility, at least in the aircraft manufacturing industry.  More

• Logistics technology: Oracle targets compliance, multi-fleet management with new releases

  Sean Murphy, Associate Editor, January 12, 2010
  Two new products from the software giant promise to allow managers to run multiple fleets, even third-party fleets, and at the same time stay on top of regulatory issues anywhere in the world.  More

• GTM has arrived

  By Bridget McCrea, Contributing Editor, January 1, 2010
  Research shows that shippers are turning to global trade management systems to help them comply with the new 10+2 rules.  More

• Logistics technology: Descartes eyes Porthus as an acquistion target

  Jeff Berman, Group News Editor, December 15, 2009
  Descartes Systems Group Inc. said this week it has taken steps to file a voluntary cash offer for Porthus, a provider of global trade management technology services.  More

• Logistics technology: Expert offers tips when considering an SaaS-based WMS

  John M. Hill, vice president, senior consultant TranSystems, December 14, 2009
  Looking to cut your IT costs? An outsourced WMS may be the answer. But beware: While they will work for some, they aren't for everyone.  More

• Logistics technology: Is RFID a flash in the pan?

  John M. Hill, vice president, senior consultant TranSystems, December 11, 2009
  Want to know where RFID stands in today's supply chains? Industry veteran John Hill looks at this year in RFID.  More

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