You have spent months doing research, gathering information and talking to users, experts, sales people, etc. Once RFPs have been developed, sent to the leading candidates and returned, the hardest work – making a choice - begins. ... Download Full White Paper

Embarking on a software selection process is a multi-step undertaking, involving a wide range of skills and, ideally, input from all levels of the organization. An essential early stage of this process is to document existing conditions, and then build o ... Download Full White Paper

In software acquisition projects, requirements development is a grossly underestimated task. In most instances, while regarded as necessary, they are the first items to have their resources and support cut if budgets are reduced or the project gets behind ... Download Full White Paper

Distribution operations in most companies are facing enormous pressure. With a sluggish economy and brutal price competition, most logistics organizations are being asked to achieve year-over-year cost reductions on an annual basis. ... Download Full White Paper

Manual full case pick-to-pallet is a very common method of selection in distribution, and the basics can be applied to other manual pick methods as well. ... Download Full White Paper

From time to time, large amounts of used equipment can be found on the market. We are sure many of you, as we do, get calls every day offering "like new" equipment for sale. It is very important that you take a few precautionary steps before venturing for ... Download Full White Paper

Starting up a new facility involves hundreds, if not thousands, of details. Some details are more important than others. The following is a list of items that can make the difference between a smooth start-up and one that becomes problematic. ... Download Full White Paper

As software product life cycles continue to shrink, and as more and more technology is applied to distribution operations, managers are increasingly involved in selecting replacement, supplementary or new software applications for their operations. There ... Download Full White Paper

Each of us runs into various situations where we need to make a decision involving various capital investment opportunities. Many companies have relied upon the simple payback calculation to help make the financial decision clear. Historically, a two-year ... Download Full White Paper

In the emerging age of mass customization and internet-base fulfillment, we are faced with a proliferation of stock keeping units (SKUs) in our warehousing and distribution facilities, regardless of the industry. We also face continued pressure from top m ... Download Full White Paper