Swissport has appointed Thierry Miremont as CEO of Swissport Belgium. He assumed his role on 9 April 2020. Thierry Miremont oversees the airport ground services and cargo handling business of Swissport at the airports in Brussels and Liège.
Warehouse Management Software, WMS, Warehousing Software, Warehouse Systems
A critical element within the wider supply chain, a warehouse management system (WMS) helps to manage the storage and distribution of goods within a warehouse or distribution centre (DC). The software stores and provides information on goods transactions such as receiving, putaway and picking and shipping, often based on real-time information related to bin utilisation. A WMS system also often incorporates the use of Auto Identification & Data Capture (AIDC) devices or systems – including barcode scanners, mobile computers, wireless LANs or Radio-frequency identification (RFID) – to help to optimise the efficient stocking and distribution of goods.
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America installs TouchPath system to increase production capacity
Apr 07, 2020
Houston, Texas-headquartered forklift manufacturer Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (‘MCFA’) has implemented international supply chain solutions provider TouchPath’s ‘TouchMES’ manufacturing execution system, integrating it with the company’s ERP system to increase production capacity and support expansion.
More than ever the devil’s in the (data) detail, says SnapFulfil
Apr 06, 2020
Warehouse management systems (WMS) provider, SnapFulfil, is looking up during the economic downturn with an increasingly data-driven approach to help weather the COVID storm and be in a stronger position when it clears.
Keep inaccessible rack locations clean
Mar 30, 2020
Ideal Warehouse Innovations’ new ‘power on-board’ option to the MARC (Maintenance and Retrieval Cart) allows operators to access high density storage areas andenables them to use powered cleaning tools, such as vacuums, to sanitise an otherwise inaccessible area.
Ligentia launch Inventory Relief Program
Mar 25, 2020
Ligentia has launched an inventory relief program to help its general merchandise customers tackle the slowdown in demand by supporting storage solutions at source to alleviate time and stock pressures in the supply chain.
Prologis acquires more industrial space in Hemel Hempstead to meet market demand
Mar 25, 2020
Property company, Prologis, has acquired more industrial space, close to two of its existing properties in Hemel Hempstead, for a consideration of £26 million. The move will help to meet growing demand for floor space in the area, due to its proximity to London.
Businesses is blooming for Flowervision (Bristol) Ltd thanks to voice-enabled scanning solution from BEC
Mar 18, 2020
Supplying florists on a daily basis from Cornwall to Worcester, Flowervision (Bristol) Ltd is an independent wholesaler of high-quality fresh cut flowers and plants as well as a vast range of sundries.
As part of a drive to further improve the company’s customer service offering, Flowervision (Bristol) worked closely with BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd in order to automate their order picking and fulfilment processes.
"World of Material Handling" postponed to 2021
Mar 16, 2020
The intralogistics industry event “World of Material Handling”, scheduled to be held in Mannheim this June, has been postponed by one year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Efficient order picking – even on the second level
Mar 14, 2020
Higher pick rates, ergonomic working conditions, greater safety for employees: These are just some of the advantages offered by the new V08 vertical order picker from Linde Material Handling.
The show must go on: Jungheinrich announces Virtual Tradeshow
Mar 13, 2020
Jungheinrich has created its first virtual online tradeshow to ensure that no one misses out on the reveal of its latest innovations and highlights.
Warehouse Management System
A warehouse is a commercial building used for the storage of goods and are usually cited in industrial areas. Warehouses are used by manufacturers, logistics companies, distributors, transport, freight forwarders, importers, exporters, wholesalers, etc. Warehouses usually have loading bays and docks and serve as a distribution centre for the loading and unloading of goods from trucks. Sometimes warehouses are designed for storage and despatch of goods directly from railways, airports or seaports.
A warehouse management system, or WMS, is a key part of the supply chain and primarily aims to control the movement and storage of materials within a warehouse and then organise and process all of the associated transactions such as shipping, receiving, put-away and picking. The systems also direct and optimise stock put-away based on real-time information about the status of bin utilisation. A WMS can be used by manufacturers in their own warehousing facilities or a logistics company (3Pl /4Pl) operating contracts for a number of clients and retailers.
Warehouses are an integral link in the modern supply chain, ensuring that the correct product is stored efficiently,delivered in the right quantity, in good condition, at the required time, and at minimal cost. It performs an integral role in managing goods movement and information exchange between manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
A good Warehouse Management System (WMS) manages all types of warehouse operations efficiently and effectively. It also enhances inventory management by increasing accuracy, improving order fulfilment and reducing order cycle time. Receiving and shipping are streamlined as well to facilitate cross-docking and expedite back-ordered products.
A WMS can automate picking, packing and shipping and it will minimise the number of moves per order. The WMS can improve the accuracy of every order, reduce safety stock, manage tasks and improve processes. An efficient WMS can consolidate orders to reduce transportation and shipping costs. Data is collected within the warehouse environment by data-capture technology such as barcode scanners, mobile computers, wireless LANs and Radio-frequency identification (RFID).
This information is then fed into a central WMS database to provide a real-time update on the overall inventory and specific SKU levels in the warehouse (stock keeping units). This information is then used to replenish the stock levels to ensure that there is sufficient flow of products. Once data has been collected, there is either a batch synchronization with, or a real-time wireless transmission to a central database. The database can then provide useful reports about the status of goods in the warehouse.
Bonded warehouses are specifically used as a secure holding or storage facility before duty is paid. Upon entry of goods into the warehouse, the importer and warehouse owner incur liability under a bond. Goods can be stored and held in a secure environment for a number of years before either being shipped on or released for distribution when the duty must then be paid.
