If there is one technology that can help improve warehouse operations, it has to be the utilization of bar code scanning. Those warehouses that employ a wide use of this technology reap significant benefits. Improvements in productivity and accuracy are possible. Since these two areas are usually the focus of most warehouse operations, it makes sense to consider the use of bar code scanning to meet your goals in these areas. Operations that still try to manually record data and enter information manually risk the inevitable error in the input issue.

This Product Alert provides valuable advance information concerning the retirement schedule of the CK61B mobile computer. The CK61B computer will retire in July of 2010.  One of the main benefits of this retirement notice is the ability for customers to purchase the CK61B’s they require AND allow time for migration to the newer Intermec CK3 and CN3/CN4 Series. It should be noted that no new hardware or software upgrades are planned for the product line.

As we work with clients looking for a third party fulfillment option to meet their needs, a few recommendations come to mind. One of the greatest fears in giving your fulfillment function to someone else is the unknown factors of how your customers will be treated and what your cost will be for their services. The first concern is best dealt with by calling existing and past clients of the vendor to solicit their reference as to the adherence to the service levels. The second is a bit more complicated.

While working at a few warehouses recently, a few observations stand out. Probably the most important is to make sure the basics are in place before moving on to more complicated or advanced issues and solutions. Running a warehouse is like building a house. The foundation has to be in place before you consider building a media room with a home theater system with surround sound and a 54 inch plasma TV. It is wise to call a timeout and regroup with an assessment of where you stand today in your warehouse before considering changes to the way you do business.

Accellos announces Accellos One Optimize Version 1.2, the latest release of its load and route optimization solution designed for private and public fleets. Colorado Springs, CO ( Vocus / PRWEB ) August 25, 2009 — Accellos , a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions, today announced Accellos One Optimize Version 1.2, the latest release of their load and route optimization solution designed for private and public fleets.

ZigBee: A New Frontier for Low Cost Active RFID Devices ZigBee: A New Frontier for Low Cost Active RFID Devices starts with an excellent introduction to RFID, ZigBee and its use in automation. It also evaluates the use of ZigBee and Active RFID for a Location Tracking System. In addition, this publication presents analysis, case studies, and real-life experiences in which the author I has utilized ZigBee to create Active RFID devices, which not only overcame the drawbacks during Tag-to-Reader

Review of Automatic Data Collection EquipmentBy David J. Piasecki, with Hope Hetico; RN, MHAWhile hardware costs of automatic data collection [ADC] equipment continue to come down for hospital and healthcare organizations, the cost of integration will often prove to be the project buster. Software and integration costs will often be several times the cost of the hardware, especially in smaller health system operations where only a few devices will be used.

Accellos today announced Accellos One Schedule, its new system for scheduling key resources like dock doors, fleet assets, drivers and yard locations. Colorado Springs, CO ( Vocus / PRWEB ) August 17, 2009 — Accellos , a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions, today announced Accellos One Schedule, its new system for scheduling key resources like dock doors, fleet assets, drivers and yard locations.

Amazon.de Widgets Rental Software – rental Solutions – Custom softwareBusiness Management SoftwareThe nuts and bolts of a company tend to encourage or hinder maturation and profitability. Yet, they are often overlooked. For a development of mid-sized company, business services and register can be an unsteady withhold as revenues and costs increment in amount and complexity. In the manufacturing sector, creation planning, cast estimates and quotes, and consumer care for one’s clients demands a mixed system of business management software and technology.

Sage-Endorsed Partner for Warehousing Solutions Extends Accpac Capabilities for Its Warehouse Management System Users Colorado Springs, Colorado ( Vocus / PRWEB ) August 13, 2009 — Accellos , a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions, has released a new integration between Sage Accpac ERP version 5.5 and its Warehouse Suite by Accellos.

12 Aug, 2009Posted by: admin In: IT| Management CIO Jobs writes… Collins Associates (retained by Gilt Groupe)/New York, NYCOMPANY OVERVIEWGilt Groupe provides access, by invitation only, to Men’s, Women’s and Children’s coveted fashion and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off retail. Each sale lasts 36 hours and features hand selected styles from a single designer. The business model, based on urgency and scarcity, offers extraordinary goods at incredible prices, but only for a limited time.

In difficult economic times, it is not surprising that managers across all areas are being asked to do more with less. In fact, 51% of respondents are feeling the pressure to manage change without increasing staffing or warehouse space. This report provides a picture of how the Best-in-Class have leveraged Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) together with process improvements to achieve positive results at a time when many cannot.

Accellos,today announced Accellos One Workspace, its new composite application framework that will underlie its future product development. Colorado Springs, CO ( Vocus / PRWEB ) August 10, 2009 — Accellos , a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions, today announced Accellos One Workspace, its new composite application framework that will underlie its future product development.

Position Definition The Procurement Associate supports the program’s procurement process by preparing supply requests, ordering consumable supplies, and tracking supply usage for each location throughout the Head Start program.  This position is also responsible for receiving, storing, issuing supplies/equipment, maintaining warehouse standards, processing incoming/outgoing receipts, physical inventory, monitoring the program’s inventory system, and preparing orders for delivery.

Knighted Adds Industry Pioneer and Entrepreneur to Senior Management TeamKnighted Appoints Veteran Executive, Craig Wilensky, As Executive Vice President and PartnerWESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Knighted Computer Systems, Inc. (Knighted), a leading provider of Supply Chain Execution software, today announced that Craig Wilensky, former founder and board member of InfoLogix, Inc. (NASDAQ:IFLG) has joined Knighted as Executive Vice President and Partner of the company.“Mr.

Knighted Adds Industry Pioneer and Entrepreneur to Senior … PR Newswire (press release) “According to AMR Research the supply chain management market is expected to exceed $8 billion by 2010 with the Warehouse Management Systems segment … and more »

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Many multichannel merchants focus on how they can lower operating costs when they consider outsourcing certain tasks. But when you outsource operations, you also outsource the investment. Sounds obvious, but maybe the magnitude isn’t all that clear until you’re faced with replacing an order-management system, moving into a new fulfillment space or upgrading your Web site. When outsourcing your investment, you don’t have to invest in those upgrades as your business grows and changes.

Curtis Barry Many multichannel merchants focus on how they can lower operating costs when they consider outsourcing certain tasks. But when you outsource operations, you also outsource the investment. Sounds obvious, but maybe the magnitude isnt all that clear until youre faced with replacing an order-management system, moving into a new fulfillment space or upgrading your Web site. When outsourcing your investment, you dont have to invest in those upgrades as your business grows and changes.

Many multichannel merchants focus on how they can lower operating costs when they consider outsourcing certain tasks. But when you outsource operations, you also outsource the investment. Sounds obvious, but maybe the magnitude isn’t all that clear until you’re faced with replacing an order-management system, moving into a new fulfillment space or upgrading your Web site. When outsourcing your investment, you don’t have to invest in those upgrades as your business grows and changes.