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December 18, 2012
Unlocking the Secret to Warehouse Labor Costs

By Jeff Boudreau, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

With the holidays approaching, retailers are once again facing the challenge of securing the right staffing levels in their stores to meet the higher demand of the season. And just as obtaining the right manpower levels is critical for capturing sales, reaching the right labor mix in the warehouse is essential in keeping inventory flowing smoothly through the supply chain.

October 25, 2012
Focus on: Logistics

As convenience store operator Wawa expanded, it faced a logistics challenge: The company was adding more new stores, and its manually operated chilled warehouse had run out of room. Its production had outpaced its storage capacity, and the chain’s products were now being produced, staged on the warehouse floor and quickly shipped to make room for milk, teas and juices that were newly coming off the line. The distribution center’s storage space had surpassed maximum capacity.

June 21, 2012
The Container Store Deploys Voice Picking

The Container Store credits its “employees-first” culture as integral to its success, believing that if you make employees your highest priority, they in turn will take better care of customers. It’s a business model that extends to all facets of the chain’s operations — including the decision to deploy a voice-directed warehouse picking system.

April 2, 2012
Wireless Workstations Save Time and Labor

By Christine Wheeler, Newcastle Systems

March 23, 2012
The Container Store deploys Lucas Systems’ voice-picking solution in Dallas-area DC

Lucas Systems, a provider of voice directed warehouse applications, announced that The Container Store has installed Jennifer VoicePlus for voice picking in the retailer’s Dallas- area, 1.1 million-sq.-ft. distribution center.

October 24, 2011
Focus on: Supply Chain


Product diversification combined with major growth always translates into increased supply chain complexity. Such was the case for online specialty retailer Hayneedle, which started business in 2002 as Hammocks.com with a single-niche category site. Flash forward seven years, and the company had expanded its offerings to include more than 200 product categories. Given its growing business, an optimized distribution process became a top company priority. 


October 24, 2011
Reitmans’ IT Transformation

Much has changed at Reitmans (Canada) Ltd. over its 85-year history as the company has grown into one of the country’s largest fashion retailers, whose seven banners operate a total of more than 950 stores. But what hasn’t changed is Reitmans’ mission to remain nimble and responsive to consumer demand and customer service.

October 18, 2011
Sleepy’s and RedPrairie extend supply chain platform

Global supply chain solution provider RedPrairie Corp. said that Sleepy’s, The Mattress Professionals has signed an agreement to use RedPrairie Warehouse Management, Workforce Management, Transportation Management and Fleet Management solutions for its distribution centers and delivery fleet of almost 400 vehicles.

July 13, 2011
Woolworth Mexico’s deployment of RedPrairie solution wins logistics award

RedPrairie Corp. announced that Grupo Comercial Control, parent company to Woolworth Mexico and other well-known retail brands, won Mexico's annual National Award for Logistics for its successful implementation of a WMS integral strategy based on the RedPrairie Warehouse Management solution.

March 10, 2011
Hudson Bay to implement Manhattan warehouse solution

The Hudson's Bay Co., based in Toronto, Ontario, said it has selected Warehouse Management from Manhattan Associates to help raise productivity within its distribution centers.

September 30, 2010
Sur La Table Boosts Operational Efficiency

A switch to a PC-based warehouse management system has provided kitchen goods retailer Sur...

August 31, 2010
OfficeMax’s Strongest Link

When Reuben Slone penned his Harvard Business Review article entitled “Are you the weakest...

July 6, 2010
Lamps Plus selects Manhattan Associates’ to improve supply chain efficiency

Lamps Plus selected Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management solution to manage processes in its 800,000-sq.-ft. distribution...

June 20, 2010
Urban Outfitters supports growth with Manhattan Associates’ warehouse management solution

Urban Outfitters has moved the fulfillment and call-center activities of its direct and wholesale channels...

June 14, 2010
Under Armour selected Manhattan Associates for warehouse management

Sports apparel retailer and manufacturer Under Armour said Tuesday it has selected Manhattan Associates’ Warehouse...

June 30, 2008
DC Makeovers

As retailers ramp up for the 2008 peak season, the spotlight is on distribution...

November 30, 2007
Going the Extra Mile Cuts Costs

The company best known for its brown trucks is going the extra mile on order...

April 30, 2007
The Future of Automated Forecasts and Ordering

European retailers are...

February 28, 2007
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METRO Spurs RFID EffortsTo prepare for its UHF RFID expansion this year, Germany-based METRO Group...

December 31, 2006
Back on Track

Metro AG’s retail empire stretches across more than 2,200 stores that operate in Germany and...

December 31, 2006
Firming Up: Loss Prevention

When a trailer was stolen from one of Mattress Firm’s distribution centers, the chain was...

May 22, 2006
Federated Department Invests in IT

Orlando, Fla., Supply...

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