Introduction Even with the general economy facing potentially bleak near-term growth e-commerce continues to grow at a significant rate One recent study cited a 25% per year increase in direct to consumer (DTC) for the past three years For... Learn more

Raleigh NC November 29 2006 -- A recent Supply Chain Consortium benchmarking and best practices survey of 100 top retail and related companies reveals that too many organizations underutilize their Warehouse Management System (WMS) investment or... Learn more

IEN Has there been a shift to COTS solutions in the MH sector? How are vendors meeting such demands?Guernsey COTS solutions are being utilized in the MH sector but not as much as one would expect There has not been more of a shift because most... Learn more

Changes in the supply chain world occur so quickly that it can be difficult to decide on a clear path to improvement This Top 10 List of Supply Chain Improvement Strategies transcends the shifts taking place in technology channel structures... Learn more

Does this scenario sound familiar? "We just invested millions of dollars in our business systems and have difficulty synchronizing data with the plant floor." This is a trend that is happening throughout the supply chain.Businesses are investing... Learn more

As one of the warehouse's most labor-intensive functions order picking is a key area that companies focus on for automating processes with new technologies Companies are finding that voice-directed warehouse solutions can inprove operations and... Learn more

RFID is poised to make a major impact on the supply chain world At the same time many logistics professionals are unsure about how this technology can affect and benefit the way they do business Questions about RFID's benefits costs and... Learn more

IEN How do you see the role of automation in lean assembly?Tompkins Assembly automation has a long history of application in both lean and non-lean environments Automation can be an effective approach to reducing costs but several factors must be... Learn more

Every stage of manufacturing/processing through packaging and shipping finished product involves at least some aspect of material handling And the sector is integral to the push toward enterprise integration."The industry has responded with... Learn more

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