http://www.mhia.org/rss/industrygroups/scestg MHIA.org Supply Chain Execution Systems Group en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry® 2007 10 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:44:02 GMT Below is a list of Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technologies Group news items. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/news Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:25:11 GMT With workforce management, DSC increased labor utilization by 20%, achieved 100% of performance standards in 6-8 weeks and saw a significant payroll savings. Their WFM solution consisted of engineered best practices and standards, change management consulting, and advanced labor management software for ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/7976/dsc-logistics-improves-labor-utilization-and-customer-service-through-workforce-management Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:01:32 GMT Briggs & Stratton’s major challenge was moving a complex packaging and distribution operation that ships over 22 million parts annually while continuing to fulfill replacement parts orders. The implementation of a dynamic pick-face slotting application that integrated with their workforce management ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/7975/briggs---stratton-expedites-move-to-new-facility-and-improves-throughput-10-percent-through-use-of-slotting-application Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:57:00 GMT The Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technology Group (SCE) of the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) will sponsor a Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technologies Seminar on Thursday, December 8, 2005 at the Radisson Hotel Atlanta - Windy Hill in Atlanta, Georgia. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/news/logistics--supply-chain-and-information-seminar-planned-for-december-8-in-atlanta Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:34:51 GMT The Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technologies Group members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of Supply Chain Execution software, hardware and services. They supply solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:36:34 GMT If you have a question regarding the Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technologies Group, please submit it below. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/join Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:53:28 GMT Below is a list of Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technologies Group Standards. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/standards Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:53:27 GMT Below is a list of Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technologies Group White Papers. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/whitepapers Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:38:54 GMT The Logistics Execution Systems Association (LESA) has changed the organization's name to the Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technologies Group (SCE Group). http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/news/supply-chain-execution-systems---technologies-group-is-the-new-name-for-the-logistics-execution-systems-association Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:40:05 GMT Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technologies Group Members Only http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/membersonly Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:38:12 GMT Below is a list of Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technologies Group member companies. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/members Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:38:12 GMT Below is a list of Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technologies Group Case Studies. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:38:08 GMT United Sugars Corporation ships beet sugar to the candy, baking, cereal, dairy and beverage industries. United searched for a transportation management system (TMS) with sophisticated planning and execution capabilities that would work in conjunction with their SAP system. United Sugar reduced labor ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3560/united-sugars-responds-with-transportation-management Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:36:48 GMT Panasonic Services Company (PSC)'s National Parts Center serves a diverse set of customers. The parts center has over 300,000 locations stocking over 3 million pieces. The Panasonic team wanted a paperless operation that used radio frequency (RF) technology, conveyors and carousels to handle small parts. ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3559/panasonic-services-company-national-parts-center Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:35:34 GMT Electronic Data Systems (EDS) implemented a warehouse management solution in its third-party fulfillment and distribution facilities, processing more than 50 million shipments and more than eight million returns a year. The challenge was dealing with fluctuating volumes and rapidly changing customer ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3558/electronic-data-systems-meets-3pl-distribution-challenges Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:34:10 GMT World Duty Free is the largest airport retailer in the UK, selling both duty- and tax-free goods. All stores are in operation 365 days a year, some are open 24 hours per day. The tax implications on duty free goods further complicates distribution processes by requiring 100% inventory accuracy and complete ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3557/world-duty-free-s-distribution-operation-gains-inventory-visibility-and-accuracy Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:32:48 GMT Maines Paper & Food Service knew that keeping close track of inventory was a critical component for successful operation. After implementation of a warehouse management system and a voice system, Maines now has more flexibility and visibility across their distribution centers, giving them efficient and ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3556/maines-paper---food-service--inc--s--gets-flexible-and-dramatically-increases-accuracy Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:31:25 GMT Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. had tremendous strain on the company's distribution center due to a compounded annual growth rate of 30% and the need to support its corporate mission of customizing its merchandise to meet local demand. Since system implementation, Hibbett is now able to track its goods-automatically ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3555/hibbett-sporting-goods-decreases-shipping-time-by-over-40- Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:30:08 GMT In order to efficiently ship to its 630 stores across the United States, American Eagle Outfitters needed to re-evaluate its distribution center (DC) operations and make significant changes. The new system plans the path of each carton before the trailer even arrives at the door. It predetermines whether ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3554/american-eagle-outfitters-reaches-new-shipping-records Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:28:49 GMT ADP is the world's largest processor of shareholder communications for corporations, banks, brokerage firms and mutual funds, distributing more than 800 million documents to investors worldwide each year. With ADP's focus on providing high quality services, customer service representatives needed real-time ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3553/adp-saves--150k-in-the-first-quarter-with-wms-implementation Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:27:33 GMT Techmer PM is a Tennessee-based designer and producer of color and additive concentrates for the plastics industry. When increased production demands strained the efficiency of such mission-critical tasks as receiving, put-away, picking, shipping and cycle counting, Techmer sought an automated alternative ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3552/productivity-boost-assures-bright-future-for-plastics-manufacturer-techmer-pm Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:19:00 GMT Overstock.com is a leading Internet retailer of name-brand surplus and close-out merchandise that specializes in selling first-quality merchandise at deep discounts with the promise of two-day shipping. High traffic and rapid growth resulted in more than a 2,000 percent increase in sales at Overstock.com ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3551/overstock-com-reduces-labor-costs-by-15- Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:17:35 GMT Steady, significant growth at London Drugs maximized utilization of their current facility and site. The use of public warehousing to cover peak volume put additional strain on resources to maintain required customer service levels. ESYNC was engaged to design a distribution network to maximize London ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3550/logistics-network-optimization-study-results-in-considerable-savings-for-london-drugs Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:16:05 GMT In 1995 Neptune moved into a larger distribution facility with an increased workforce to better serve their expanding customer base. Yet they were still using their old manual methods for managing their workforce. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3549/neptune-food-service-highlights-ten-year-record-of-lower-costs-and-a-high-performance-culture-with-workforce-performance-management Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:14:30 GMT Prior to 2003, the MFDC facility had no standardized way for associates to do their jobs or to measure productivity. The MFDC management team felt they could get greater productivity if they standardized work methods, set goals and measured results. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/scestg/casestudies/3548/briggs---stratton-improves-productivity-and-reduces-distribution-costs-with-workforce-performance-management