White Papers
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Rider Mezzanine Lifts Advance Lifts, Inc. of St Charles, Illinois is proud to announce their white paper on rider and non-rider mezzanine lifts. This paper is designed to address the many misconceptions regarding high travel lifts servicing mezzanines. Besides looking at the individual codes governing these lifts we also spoke with many inspectors and installers to see where the confusion was coming from. The result of these conversations led to this white paper and our Inspection Checklist for Industrial Scissors Lifts At Mezzanines. Presented by: Advance Lifts, Inc. Date: February 2012 |
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5 Mistakes Distributors Make When Selecting an Enterprise Software System Do you cringe at the thought of having to replace your enterprise software solution? Does it seem like a monumental undertaking, with a high risk of failure? Knowledge is power. Learn from the experiences of other distributors who have been through the ERP selection process and not only lived to tell about it, but brought great benefit to their companies. Read this white paper now and learn what NOT to do when evaluating ERP solutions for distributors including:
With nearly 40 years of delivering business software solutions to the distribution industry, Epicor knows how to meet the challenges of ERP implementation, and inspires its customers to build lasting competitive advantage. Presented by: Epicor Date: January 2012 |
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When 99% Just Isn't Enough: Benefits of Improved Read Rates in Logistics Scanning E-commerce is a boon to large retailers and lower-volume Internet fulfillment operations alike, but low read rates from automated sorting equipment can really reduce margins. Based on Cognex Auto ID experience, this paper will explore how improving barcode read rates with new image-based technology can shorten return on investment (ROI) of capital equipment. Presented by: Cognex Date: January 2012 |
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E-Fulfillment Trends Report With the growth of e-commerce, order fulfillment has been elevated to a critical business function. Companies are challenged to deliver the perfect order every time while providing a consistent brand experience from channel to channel – in store, via catalog or online. The E-Fulfillment Trends Report looks closely at how today's fulfillment practitioners are accommodating this growing complexity. Based on a survey of industry professionals, this in-depth study explores best practices, common challenges and emerging trends in e-fulfillment nationwide. Presented by: Saddle Creek Date: November 2011 |
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Rethinking parcel-intensive inbound supply chains to improve visibility, increase control and cut costs by as much as 20 percent As companies look to streamline operations, improve efficiency and wring costs out of their supply chains, one of the most exciting opportunities for improvement is the inbound shipment of small parcels. Presented by: Ryder Date: November 2011 |
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RedPrairie On-Demand Doubles Revenues and Order Volume Does your facility need more accurate, real-time visibility? Or are you simply not getting enough of a return from your existing warehouse and inventory management system? Managing inventory today goes beyond spreadsheets—it involves handling a multitude of different inventory types while providing customers and other external users with access to data around the clock. With RedPrairie On-Demand Warehouse, RJW has:
Presented by: RedPrairie Date: October 2011 |
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Top 3 Order Fulfillment Metrics Order fulfillment is the most crucial and labor-intensive process within the distribution center. For this reason alone, continuous improvement of the order fulfillment process is critical. The ability to assess productivity and efficiency via metrics provides the shortest route to improved performance. To learn more about measuring order fulfillment, download Intelligrated's new Order Fulfillment Metrics white paper. The new white paper provides valuable tips and tools, including:
Presented by: Intelligrated Date: October 2011 |
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Can Aggregating Lanes Reduce Costs? Can shippers reduce transportation costs and increase total shipments in low volume lanes with favorable contract pricing? Read this white paper to find out what graduate students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered when they tested this hypothesis. Presented by: C. H. Robinson Date: October 2011 |
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DC Planning: Sorting through some lessons learned Typically, a product's final stop prior to reaching the customer is a distribution center; providing the opportunity to successfully deliver as promised or...not. This white paper provides a guide to avoiding costly mistakes when planning a distribution center for decision makers at companies large and small. Today's economic climate demands maximum efficiency in every facet of a distribution center leaving no room for negligence. Presented by: Trifactor Date: September 2011 |
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Borderless Business: How Electronic Postage Technology Demystifies International Shipping Two of DYMO Endicia's leaders – General Manager Amine Khechfe and Chief Development Officer Harry Whitehouse - have collaborated on a white paper that explains how simple-to-use electronic postage solutions can open up international markets for small businesses. By eliminating complexity, streamlining process and providing scalability and customization in international shipping, DYMO Endicia's electronic postage solution is helping make business borderless for companies of all sizes. Presented by: Endicia Date: August 2011 |
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Building a Sustainable Logistics Model in the Age of Globalization Globalization offers tremendous opportunities to any company that can successfully provide or source products and services in dynamic markets. This white paper reviews what you must master in transportation and logistics to capitalize on global opportunities. Topics include:
Presented by: C. H. Robinson Date: August 2011 |
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Special Release: 2011 WMS RFP Template How many changes have occurred in your business over the last 12 months? With the wrong warehouse management (WMS) solution, these changes add up to significant "hidden" and unbudgeted expenditures. With so much at stake and so many solution providers to choose from, you need a WMS RFP Template that requires prospective vendors to prove the value of their solutions before you make a buying decision. Presented by: HighJump Software Date: August 2011 |
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Elevating Green, Lowering Costs Business owners of all kinds are paying more attention than ever to energy management for reasons that include escalating fuel and electricity prices, sustainability initiatives, carbon footprint reduction, and branding and public image. In the material handling world, energy efficiency is a key component of a global movement toward greening the supply chain. While much of the focus in warehousing has been on actual building systems, lift trucks use substantial energy and provide significant opportunities for savings. Presented by: Raymond Date: July 2011 |
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The Five Sure-Fire Strategies for Gaining Management Approval for WMS Projects Despite the widespread consensus as to the benefits of WMS, gaining approval for a new system can be a challenging endeavor. This new report that helps you better align the WMS project with your company's key strategic initiatives, resulting in a faster and more efficient evaluation and approval process. Presented by: HighJump Software Date: July 2011 |
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Dirty Little Secrets of the WMS Industry In this new industry report, you'll discover five secrets of WMS that you don't want to uncover after you've purchased a system. Knowing these secrets will strengthen your vendor evaluation process and enable you to find a partner whose WMS fits your requirements for distribution excellence. Presented by: HighJump Software Date: June 2011 |
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Sorting Out Your Sortation Options Whether your company is rapidly growing, consolidating facilities, mainstreaming processes or simply looking to improve efficiency, choosing the right sortation solution can make all the difference. To learn more about the variety of sortation technologies available and how to select the appropriate one, download Intelligrated's new Sorting Out Your Sortation Options white paper. This new white paper provides valuable tips and tools, including:
Presented by: Intelligrated Date: May 2011 |
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Identifying Opportunities with Your Inbound Transportation Various companies, both large and small, have reduced inefficiencies and realized savings through outbound logistics. If you want to reduce costs, create an inbound management program. This C.H. Robinson white paper explains how many of the processes that have resulted in efficient outbound networks work for inbound too. Topics Include:
Presented by: C. H. Robinson Date: May 2011 |
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Featured Report: Comparing ERP WMS Functionality to Best-of-Breed Solutions The question for today's supply chain professional isn't whether your ERP offers warehouse management functionality. The question is whether you'll actually be able to achieve efficient order fulfillment operations when using it. Presented by: HighJump Software Date: May 2011 |
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Finally, Simplified & Affordable Device-Powered, 'Server-Less' WMS Voice Productivity Technology Innovation Changes Everything! Now warehouse voice productivity is practical and affordable for any warehouse operation. Liberated from traditional complex and costly server-dependent architectures, a completely device-based Universal Voice Utility makes voice-driven productivity justifiable for any warehouse operation. Presented by: Vangard Voice Systems Date: May 2011 |
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Special Report: Why it's Time for App Stores for Supply Chain Software What if there was an app store for your supply chain management software? What if you could browse and add functionality to your warehouse management system (WMS) anytime—similar to how you add new apps to your smart phone? Presented by: HighJump Software Date: April 2011 |
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Lean Guiding Principles for the Supply Chain Principle 5: Continuous Improvement Continuous Improvement is based on the idea that it is more effective to make many small gains over time than to try to accomplish massive gains all at once. Not everyone can climb Mount Everest, but nearly anyone can take a single step up a mountain trail. In the same way, anyone can learn to shave one minute from the time it takes to unload a trailer, or to walk from Aisle 3 to Aisle 12 in a warehouse. Continue to make those small improvements, and eventually you will scale the mountain. Presented by: Ryder Date: April 2011 |
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Lean Guiding Principles for the Supply Chain Principle 4: Short Lead Time A lean organization reduces lead time by streamlining its work as much as possible. It eliminates steps that don't add value for the customer, keeping in mind that minutes shaved off here and there eventually add up to significant savings. A lean organization designs its facilities to keep work flowing without impediment or waste. Presented by: Ryder Date: March 2011 |
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Lean Guiding Principles for the Supply Chain Principal 3: Standardization In a lean facility, everyone is trained and expected to follow the documented best practice. The company documents these tasks and trains the employees who perform them to follow best practices. No matter who executes a process, the steps they follow should be the same. Presented by: Ryder Date: February 2011 |
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Lean Guiding Principles for the Supply Chain Principle 2: Built-In Quality High quality in the production and distribution of products improves your bottom line. If employees always know where to find the product they need, goods flow smoothly from one section of the facility to the next. Orders can be filled correctly, completely and on-time, satisfying customer demand. You save time because there's no need to correct mistakes, and you save money because your product is never damaged and retailers don't experience stock-outs. Your efficiency often allows you to take advantage of lower-cost transportation options. Presented by: Ryder Date: February 2011 |
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