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IDII Software Newsletter August 17h 2005 - Volume 6 Number 9 For PROFESSIONALS in Software for Warehousing, Logistics, and Supply Chain.  |
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Software Development Trends.... QSM Study Examines the Best and Worst of Software Development Projects A study of "the Best and Worst in Class" for software development projects was released by Quantitative Software Management, Inc.. The results offer many insights, including the assessment that the best in class projects are 3.37 times faster to market and 7.48 times cheaper than the worst. QSM, which has been compiling detailed data across all major industry segments for nearly 20 years, said the study represents the latest three-year time slice for the data. The costs and duration associated with being "best" or "worse" are dramatic: the construction and test portion (the build phase) of the project for best in class was around 3.6 months/$200,000, while the worst in class took a year and rang up $1.4 million. The total lifecycle costs (the requirements analysis plus the build phase) are also meaningful: just above 7.5 months/$300,000 total for the best in class, the worst in class taking over two years at a budget-busting $2.2 million. Four major factors contributed to the results, and only one was technology-related. The rest concerned management and technology approaches. The factors included: controlling requirements change; highly-skilled people with good functional knowledge of the application domain; effective tooling; and effective project leadership. See full article at http://news.yahoo.com/s/cmp/20050812/tc_cmp/168600976 or see QSM's website at http://www.qsm.com Review of "Logistics Outsourcing" Great Book called "Logistics Outsourcing"! A management guide by Clifford Lynch on how to outsource your warehouse & transportation to an outside party - normally a 3PL. The book is very thorough with common problems, handling costs, storage costs, areas of concern, what to measure, RFP's, sample contracts, CD-ROM, and much... much more.  This "Logistics Outsourcing" book has 442 pages jam packed with solid information - useful information - that covers every area that one would be concerned with - if you are outsourcing - or are pondering it. Highly recommended! Available from Amazon.com. |
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New Research on 3PL WMS Software Solutions.... Research is now in progress for edition 2 of Who's Who In 3PL WMS Software Providers.. If you are a software company that would like to be included - send an email to philobal@idii.com immediately. Deadline for completed surveys is approaching rapidly!New!!! How To Optimize Your Warehouse Operations by Art Liebeskind.
Excellent content covering 150 time tested tips to reduce handling & increase productivity. Available from IDII.com or Amazon.com
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Site Selection is NOT a Simple Matter - http://logistics.about.com/od/educational/a/aa072905.htmActive RFID Becomes Big Business - IDTechEx covers new analysis on Active RFID researched by IDTechEx in preparation for a new event “Active RFID Summit” www.activerfidsummit.com.
Suppy Chain Compliance from Cornerstone - Get With It or Get Left Behind!
Technology & Software Product News
Adonix (ERP) announced that Finlandia Cheese Inc., the owner of the largest brand of imported cheeses in the United States ( http://www.finlandiacheese.com ), selected the Adonix X3 Distribution suite to streamline and manage its distribution and financial operations and improve overall access to management information.Finlandia Cheese will utilize Adonix X3 Distribution primarily for its sales order fulfillment, lot traceability, shelf life management, purchasing and financial capabilities as well as its intrinsic Business Intelligence tool that provides user-defined business analytics on a real-time basis. The agreement covers the full Adonix X3 Distribution system as well as the incorporation of SmartForecasts(TM) Enterprise, a demand planning and inventory optimization solution provided by Adonix' technology partner, Smart Software, Inc. ( http://www.smartcorp.com ).
What Happened to Vertex? It's now CAPE Systems Group!
CAPE Systems Group, Inc., formerly Vertex Interactive, Inc., (OTCBB:CYSG - News) announced that it's software division, CAPE Systems, Inc. (formerly XeQute Solutions), has received a new order from Time Warner Book Group to install an additional fulfillment system from the Company's latest release of PicRite(TM), its advanced pick-to-light system in its distribution center located in Lebanon, Indiana.
CAPE Systems Group, Inc. (OTC BB:CYSG.OB) announced that it has received the latest in a series of orders from Advanced Distribution Systems (``ADS''), third party logistics provider, to install new warehouse management software into ADS's Orangeburg, NY distribution center.
Eclipse Systems, India's leading Warehouse Management System (WMS) developers, celebrates its 12 years of success in international market. On the occasion the company has decided to officially launch its WMS known as DCMS- Distribution Centre Management System (DCMS) in the Indian market. Dr. Singhal, CEO of Eclipse, says - with the emergence of 3PL's & 4PL's (3rd /4th Party Logistics) providers in India, the concept of WMS is gaining momentum in Indian Logistics Industry. Besides, the competition in the manufacturing, shipping, warehousing industry is increasing.
Infor's Strategy - Good Article! - See http://www.itjungle.com/fhs/fhs080905-story02.html
Headwater Technology Solutions and Vocollect are launching a consortium to deliver Vocollect’s Voice-Directed Distribution for warehouse task management requirements in third party logistics (3PL) environments. “The consortium, made up of Headwater customers, has two main objectives,” said Joe Couto, Senior Vice-President at Headwater. “The members will work together to refine the existing voice-based application functions including order selection and fork-lift activities for the Headwater customer community. Secondly, it will create an ongoing forum between Headwater, Vocollect and our client base to drive future voice interface extensions into other applications.”
The uniqueness of this Headwater program will emphasize the extension of workflow or ‘process-logic’ based task management using Vocollect’s Voice-Directed Distribution within single and multi-party 3PL warehousing environments. The consortium program will employ Vocollect’s direct-to-WMS interface approach, leveraging the power of voice-driven dialog directly with the business logic within Headwater WMS. Targeted warehouse operations and 3PL logistics processes include the key elements of warehouse activity: unloading and receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, loading and shipping, general moves, cycle counting, physical counting, and task interleaving. The ultimate objective is to automate all warehouse operations with Voice-Directed Distribution.
Manhattan Associates® (NASDAQ: MANH) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Evant, Inc., a provider of supply chain planning and replenishment solutions. Manhattan continues push into retail sector. Privately held and based in San Francisco and Atlanta, Evant provides solutions to more than 60 companies in the retail, manufacturing and wholesale distribution industries, including many that are joint Manhattan Associates clients. Under the terms of the agreement, Manhattan Associates will pay approximately $50 million in cash for the company. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close on or before September 30, 2005. The transaction is expected to be about $0.02 dilutive to fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Manhattan Associates this year. For 2006, it is expected the acquisition will add about $0.03 cents to adjusted EPS.
MARC Global Expands Partnership with Alien Technology. Announces Reseller Agreement for Alien Technology® RFID Products
Provia Software, announced that ITS Logistics, a full service third party logistics (3PL) provider, has gone live with Provia’s 3PL order management and warehouse management solution, FourSite, at the company’s new 200,000 square foot facility in Sparks, NV. In addition to FourSite, ITS Logistics also licensed Provia’s ViaView web based visibility, alert management and performance analysis software and will implement ViaView later this year.
Softeon Achieves SAP and "Powered by NetWeaver" Certification for ELITE Series Warehouse Management and Extended SCE Solutions
Symbol Technologies (NYSE:SBL) introduced new speech-recognition enabled versions of its MC9000 series of mobile computers. Designed for warehouse and distribution customers that require hands-free operation for speech-recognition and voice-prompted applications, the MC9060-K and MC9060-S models deliver increased productivity and real-time data capture capabilities for enterprise mobility systems. Based on Symbol’s flagship mobile computer platform, the MC9060 with voice-directed functionality offers flexibility and reliability to organizations with integrated bar code scanning and local 802.11b wireless connectivity along with a drop specification of six feet to concrete.
Warehouse Optimization LLC has released AutoVLB (Automatic Vehicle Load Builder). AutoVLB ensures that trucks are fully loaded to minimize the total transportation cost and that “must go” product is shipped on time.
AutoVLB takes customer or distribution requirements plans (CRP or DRP) and allocates these demands to trucks “optimally”. To date, load improvements over existing systems, combined with manual interventions, range from 4% to 18%, generating that many fewer truck shipments. Importantly, AutoVLB validates each load with the same technology that is used to direct loaders where to put product to meet axle weight constraints and minimize damage. In practice, this means loads can be shipped as designed. This is important because most vehicle loading and manual processes do not always recognize stacking restrictions and the potential for over-weight axles. AutoVLB represents a significant improvement in the way distribution or customer requirements are translated into efficient, damage-free truckloads.
HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS is out! New book! See http://www.idii.com
Scripture to Ponder - List of Scriptures to Ponder from prior issues.
"We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak..." Romans 15:1Famous Quotes to Ponder - List of Quotes to Ponder from prior issues.
"Courage, real courage, is no quick fix. It doesn't come in a bottle or a pill, it comes from discipline. From taking everything life hands you and being your best either because of it or in spite of it."- Ty Murray
Websites To Check Out
http://www.ism.ws - The Institute for Supply Management(tm) (ISM) is the largest supply management association in the world. ISM's mission is to lead the supply management profession through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education. ISM's membership base includes more than 40,000 supply management professionals with a network of domestic and international affiliated associations. ISM is a not-for-profit association that provides opportunities for the promotion of the profession and the expansion of professional skills and knowledge. Web site offers links to articles, subscriptions to free newsletters, Proceedings, press releases, supplier directory, research and Career Center.Enable your website to be searched (for free):
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