This time last year, we were predicting that the trends in distribution in 2017 would include the rise of drop shipping, process automation, reverse logistics, exports and unified commerce. All of these predictions have been realised and 2017 has seen the supply chain landscape radically changed. But what’s to come in 2018? Read on for […]
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NetSuite’s core functionality, with its warehousing module, NetSuite WMS Lite, includes some basic stock management features. But for many of our customers who run complex ecommerce or warehousing operations, they find that a more specialised warehouse management system (WMS) can greatly enhance their capabilities – and in turn, their profits. Korber Warehouse Edge (previously Highjump
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On 28th August 2017, HighJump was acquired by the international technology group, Körber AG. While Körber is already well-established worldwide – and particularly so in European and Asian markets – its acquisition of HighJump gives the business a stronger foothold in the US. The move also introduces HighJump’s advanced software platform to the organisation, driving
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Do you want to get more out of your warehouse management system? Every year, we meet up with our HighJump WMS (formerly Accellos WMS) customers. This year, we’re holding our HighJump User Event in Colchester Essex, on 19th and 20th September. We start the first day with a round of golf at the Crowne Plaza
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5 Factors That Affect Your Warehouse Layout Blog Post by Claire Kerr In terms of warehouse layout, your goal is to achieve optimal efficiency and maximise use of the available space so that your warehouse operation functions as effectively and productively as possible. If you get it wrong, orders go out slowly and it can
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If your business includes a warehousing operation, you want to be sure that your IT systems are up to the job. And that includes your ERP. Most ERP systems include some basic functionality that works for wholesale distribution operations. And with most of them, you can also add a specialised warehouse module. For a small
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We recently held our annual Accellos User Event, a two-day event for users of Accellos One, our preferred warehouse management system. We were pleased to host 20 delegates from 13 different companies at the event. We began the event at the BrewDog Brewery in Ellon, just north of Aberdeen. Martin Dempster and Craig McCafferty gave
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Case Study: Classic Fine Foods improves productivity. Classic Fine Foods is a market-leading importer and distributor of fine foods. It serves the vast majority of five-star hotels and high-end restaurants in Asia, and has an expanding presence in the Middle East and Europe. Partnering with the world’s best food producers to offer products that are
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If you’re in the food distribution industry you need to manage your stock efficiently and reduce operating expenses and costs, all whilst simultaneously ensuring you meet stringent regulations and maintain strict quality controls. All of these needs can be met with an ERP system integrated to a warehouse management system. So, what are the vital
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It’s not uncommon for a company to put off the decision to upgrade to a new IT system, especially one that impacts the entire business such as an ERP system. After all, it takes time, commitment and money to implement a new solution. But sometimes, the cost of waiting will create a real impact on
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