Logistics and Supply Chain Management Software
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Webinar on Supply Chain Risk Management
Source: at-scm.com Date: 08-07-2009 04:02:00 GMT
A supply chain management professional's take on Supply Chain related matters, issues and new developments. I blog on all things supply chain and allied with a view on education, informing and developing criticism, new ideas and speculation about where this field is going. I want to alert you to a More
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Metro Crash May Exemplify Paradox of Human-Machine Interaction
Source: www.washingtonpost.com Date: 06-29-2009 04:00:00 GMT
Sometime soon, investigators will piece together why one train on Metro's Red Line hurtled into another last Monday, killing nine people and injuring dozens. Early indications suggest a computer system may have malfunctioned, and various accounts have raised questions about whether the driver of More
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What To Expect in the SCM and Logistics Markets in 2008: AMR Research’s Top 10 Trends
Source: www.elogistics-trendwatch.com Date: 02-10-2008 17:50:29 GMT
Furthermore, in 2007, global supply chain risk took center stage with stories like Mattel’s major issue with lead paint on toys and Dell’s portable battery recall, amplifying the need for mitigating the potential for supply chain disruptions. More
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China vs: Various articles for Logistics Sourcing Procurement Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Date: 11-30--0001 00:00:00 GMT
The Chinese version of "State of the World 2006: China and India Hold World in Balance" was published recently. Last year, China used 26 per cent of the world's steel, 32 per cent ... More
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Supply chain software: Warehouse control systems find their place
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 11-17-2009 13:09:00 GMT
A company briefing is a one-on-one conversation with an industry leader, analyst, consultant or vendor about the state of materials and information handling. It's a chance to have a candid conversation about the trends and direction of the marketplace today. More
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Hume joins Tompkins Associates’ supply chain information technology team
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 11-10-2009 07:00:00 GMT
"Tompkins Associates' Supply Chain Information Technology team is packed with experts and specialists who have been in the field for many years and really know their stuff," says Hume. More
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Automation: Modern to host virtual conference
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 11-06-2009 07:00:00 GMT
Virtual tradeshow on Dec. 7 will look at trends in materials handling automation More
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Logistics technology: JDA-i2 deal is back on
Source: Supply Chain Management Review Date: 11-05-2009 17:58:29 GMT
Once again, demand chain technology services provider JDA Software Inc.has announced it will be buying supply chain management software andservices company i2 Technologies, and this time the two companies saythey are committed to making it happen in the first quarter 2010. More
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MHPN Product of the Day: RFID tags work with metal
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 11-04-2009 00:00:00 GMT
Using non-contact, ISO 15693 compliant passive data carrier technology, the M-M RFID direct metal-mount system allows the tag to be mounted directly on any alloy or metal surface without interference or loss in range. More
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RFID: Against the supply chain grain
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 11-01-2009 00:00:00 GMT
Today, if you look closely, you'll discover that RFID technology is revolutionizing the supply chain, but not in the way we once thought it would. Yes, there are retailers like Metro, Wal-Mart and Sam's Club that remain committed to RFID. Now, however, the action is focused on the closed loop More
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Modern Materials Handling 2009 TRENDS IN AUTOMATION Virtual Conference
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 10-30-2009 00:00:00 GMT
In this virtual event, warehouse and DC professionals will meet some of the thought leaders who are turning to highly automated systems, improved data collection technology, and dynamic software solutions in an effort to gain ground on their competition and prepare for the inevitable upturn. More
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3PL Central Unveils 4PL Plus For 3PL Warehouse Manager Solution
Source: www.logistics-business-review.com Date: 10-22-2009 00:00:00 GMT
Enables remote, partner, 4PL warehouses to manage multiple customers’ inventory in real-time environment More
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RFID: Catching up with Mike Dempsey
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 10-20-2009 12:27:00 GMT
A company briefing is a one-on-one conversation with an industry leader, analyst, consultant or vendor about the state of materials and information handling. It's a chance to have a candid conversation about the trends and direction of the marketplace today. More
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Automated picking: Grocery giant Kroger changes the distribution game
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 10-07-2009 00:00:00 GMT
Kroger is building store-ready mixed pallets in an automated environment that streamlines processes in the DC and in the store. More
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Fixed path: Anheuser-Busch balances automation and manual picking
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 10-02-2009 00:00:00 GMT
It is better to be proactive than reactive. With that in mind, Anheuser-Busch overhauled its Southern California distribution center in anticipation of a 100% increase in stock keeping units. The solution—a mix of automated and human picking technologies—has so far resulted in rapid delivery times More
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Top 20 automatic data capture (ADC) suppliers, 2009
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 10-01-2009 00:00:00 GMT
The market for industrial automatic data capture (ADC) systems started out strong in 2008, but ran out of steam at the end of the year, according to Tom Wimmer, director, and Drew Nathanson, director of research operations, for VDC Research Group (508-653-9000, www.vdcresearch.com), a More
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Materials handling: AS/RS industry group releases Fall 2009 quarterly report
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 09-30-2009 00:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re talking about a multi-aisle AS/RS, a horizontal or vertical carousel or a vertical lift module (VLM), these systems, by their very nature, minimize the size of a facility’s overall footprint as well as its carbon footprint. More
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Warehouse VC
Source: Supply Chain Management Review Date: 09-02-2009 00:00:00 GMT
The Logistics Management & Supply Chain Management Review Virtual Conference & Expo is a fully interactive virtual event that incorporates online education, learning, live chat, active movement in and out of exhibit booths and sessions, white papers and o More
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Equipment Report: Automatic guided vehicles evolve
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 11-01-2009 00:00:00 GMT
As the pressure to lower costs continues throughout the manufacturing and materials handling industry, automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) play an increasingly important role in the production and improvement process. Any function that is routine and predictable in your facility is a good candidate More
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Information management: WMS brings widespread facilities together
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 10-02-2009 00:00:00 GMT
With 38 distribution centers serving more than 3,400 auto parts stores, Carquest executives thought a smooth implementation of a new warehouse management system (WMS) would be unlikely. However, a phased introduction of a flexible and intelligent automation system has quickly, easily and More
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