Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Keynote speakers discussed supply chain and DSD trends on Day 2 of
Innovation 2013. Steve Banker from ARC Advisory Group shared the
top supply chain logistics trends that he is tracking, including
cloud opportunities that go far beyond hosting software
off-premise. Banker and others see the...
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The first day of our Innovation 2013 sessions was packed with news,
case studies, and helpful tips on how customers can get the most
out of their HighJump solutions. Attendees got a sneak peak at our
newest version of the HighJump user interface WebWise, along with
additional WebWise features that...
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
We’ve seen a growing understanding among our customers about how
their supply chains and supply chain management software directly
influence the bottom line of the entire company. As a result, more
companies are taking the time to align their supply chain
strategies with their business strategies....
Friday, April 12, 2013
SupplyChainBrain recently published an article on the trend
of using robots in warehouses. More than just a black-and-white
issue, the article raised several important points that the supply
chain industry will have to decide – likely through trial and error
– as we all balance cost and speed with...
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
To serve large retail customers and grow the business smoothly and
profitably, small-to-midsized (SMB) manufacturers need an efficient
order fulfillment process that includes electronic data interchange
(EDI). To save on procurement costs, nearly all major retailers now
mandate that their suppliers...
Monday, April 8, 2013
An article from ChainLink Research states that that use of
mobile devices is evolving in the supply chain software world.
Cloud, software and hardware technologies have significantly
increased the demand and use of mobile for B2B purposes. More
importantly, as ChainLink notes, these technologies...
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The market for transportation management systems (TMS) increased in
2012 and is expected to continue strong throughout 2013. Logistics
Management’s Annual Software Users Survey found that 37 percent of
companies were using a TMS in 2012, up from 32 percent in 2011. The
summary of survey findings...
Monday, April 1, 2013
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has become a necessity for doing
business in today’s retail marketplace. Many companies
leverage EDI solutions to streamline their business
processes and make their supply chains flow more smoothly. It
is imperative that every stage of the fulfillment cycle is...
Monday, April 1, 2013
In this video, HighJump’s director of product strategy, Chuck
Fuerst, is interviewed by SupplyChainBrain about the signs to watch
for when determine whether you need to replace your warehouse
management system (WMS). Chuck also discusses how to weigh the
options of replacing the WMS vs. upgrading...
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Supply chain management is becoming more global and complex, and in
addition to rising customer expectations, companies must reassess
priorities to stay efficient. In a recent video interview,
SupplyChainBrain reports on three priorities for supply chain and
logistics technology: Ensure visibility...