Archive for the ‘Software’ Category

New voice picking functionality released

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Beautiful Customer Support GirlVoxware, a voice technology provider has released a new verision of their Voxware 3 product suite.  Version 4.1. includes a list of enhancements. (more…)

Should you also benefit from a new warehouse management system?

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Juniper Innovations warehouse management systemAt a time when some companies are better controlling and lowering costs, improving their order fulfilment and raising their customer service levels, all by implementing new and more effective warehouse management systems, should your company also benefit? (more…)

Picking warehouse process best practices

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Juniper_Innovations_warehouse_managementSome of the best ways to control supply chain costs and improve logistics quality levels are to improve manual picking tasks in warehouses.  Here are 5 areas to look for. (more…)

Introduce Mango To Your Supply Chain

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Juniper Innovations portable tracking unitMicrosoft have announced an upgrade to their mobile platform.  Windows Phone 7.5, also known as Mango will feature turn by turn direction with voice instructions, barcode scanning and voice to text speech input. (more…)

Effectively supporting third party logistics operations in frozen food

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Frissul logoJuniper Innovations’ consultants co-wrote part of ISRetail’s warehouse management system, which is a best of breed solution that ISRetail sells and promotes.  This system is installed in Frissul, Portugal. (more…)

Field worker apps for construction workers

Friday, December 17th, 2010

If your field workers already use up to date mobile phones, what suitable mobile phone applications exist to reduce costs, improve information speed and accuracy and enable faster billing?  For example helping reduce driver mileage, paperwork, then at the same time speed up job allocation and timesheets for billing?

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5 reasons why your warehouse management system return on investment is lower than it should be

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

If you’re frustrated with your current warehouse management system because you consider the return on investment you’re getting is too low, here are some likely reasons why and what to do about it. (more…)

How big must my warehouse operation be to use a warehouse management system?

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

A warehouse management system is crucial to many businesses to help order fulfillment, control and manage inventory and reduce logistics costs. So is it the right solution for every manufacturer that holds stock or has a warehouse?  This blog examines some questions that will help you decide. (more…)

When should you move your warehouse management system to the cloud?

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

Buying a warehouse management system has for the last couple of decades has meant choosing between numerous systems operating on a client-server based solution.  Now there is an opportunity to look for or switch to cloud based options i.e. where a vendor hosts the software and database for you, with your locally based hardware such as barcode scanners, printers, voice technology and RFID all connecting through a secure network.  So when and why should you consider this option? (more…)

Tips to fine tune your warehouse management system

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

If you’re a manufacturer that has had a warehouse management system for a while, how do you continue to get the most from it so it continues to drive down costs and improve order fulfillment quality?  Here are 5 tips. (more…)