Technology

Knapp Uses RFID in Package Sortation and Sequencing Solution

December 11, 2012

Knapp, an Austrian firm specializing in warehouse automation and logistics, has developed an RFID-based conveyor system for sorting and packing goods in a specified sequence. The solution ensures that items can be placed within boxes in the correct order"”for instance, with the heaviest products on the bottom"”and that packages can be loaded onto trucks in a particular sequence, so they can be unloaded easily at various stops along a delivery route. At present, the system is being installed at a warehouse operated by Olymp, a German manufacturer of men's shirts.

E-Commerce Snafus Continue to Irk Customers, Put Retailers in Very Bad Light

December 10, 2012

Storefront Backtalk

The experience of a Houston-area couple indicates that maddeningly frustrating experiences with online shopping continue, and to the detriment of retailers.

Dematic Rolls Out Tool for Remote Warehouse, Distribution Management

December 10, 2012

Dematic

Dematic, a maker of logistics systems for factories, warehouses and distribution centers, has devised a new technology to allow customers to manage operations remotely.

Report Available on Near-Sourcing in Apparel Industry

December 7, 2012

TradeCard

A guide has been published by Sourcing Journal Online and TradeCard to help supply chain executives in the apparel industry take advantage of sourcing locales in Latin America as they pursue strategic initiatives requiring faster turnaround and more reliable delivery of goods.

Enterprises Require Culture Shift Before They Can Benefit from All of Their Data

December 7, 2012

CFO

Matt Fates envisions a world where no one talks about Big Data anymore. Using the totality of an enterprise's data to make forward-looking business decisions, develop new products, and improve marketing efficiency will be so common that there won't be a name for it. But getting to that point, in his view, will involve a cultural shift; a change of consciousness.

The Cutting Edge of Robotics in Material Handling

December 7, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Dave Noble, director of sales and marketing with Seegrid Corp., offers a glimpse into the use of vision-guided robotic industrial trucks in manufacturing and distribution facilities. He also shares his view of the technology's future.

Seko Logistics Opens Offices in Uganda, Ethiopia

December 7, 2012

Seko Logistics

Seko Logistics, a global logistics service provider, has expanded its presence in East Africa with the opening of offices in Uganda and Ethiopia.

JF Hillebrand Singapore Selects Menlo for Logistics Services for Premium Spirits Distiller

December 7, 2012

Menlo Worldwide

JF Hillebrand, a logistics provider to the global beverage industry, has named Menlo Worldwide to provide logistics and customs brokerage in Singapore for whiskey distiller William Grant and Sons.

RFID Solution to Track Equipment Used by Emergency Medical Service Personnel

December 7, 2012

RFID Journal

Equipment Management Service and Repair (EMSAR), a company that services and repairs health-care and medical-services equipment for clients nationwide, is providing an RFID-based solution developed by Silent Partner Technologies (SPT) for its clients to track its assets' locations.

Buyers Want B2B Sites to Be as User-Friendly as B2C Sites

December 6, 2012

MultiChannel Merchant

A whopping 94 percent of B2B purchasers surveyed in the 2012 hybris State of B2B E-Commerce study said suppliers need to create an online buying experience as simple as using a B2C website.

Technology

The latest news, analysis and trends regarding technology solutions and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in forecasting and demand planning, supply chain visibility, big data analytics, the internet of things (IoT), cloud and software as a service (SaaS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and transportation management systems (TMS) and WMS are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving operations through their strategic use of supply chain technology solutions.