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WMSBuyer’s Guide 2009Distribution centers are vital supply chain conduits,capable of matching demand currents to supply flows,detecting demand fluctuations or exceptions, andlocating alternate channels to ensure seamless andefficient product movement. Warehouse management system(WMS) vendors engineer solutions with these requirements inmind. Whether the buyer’s demands are vertical-specific, dictatedby existing ERP systems, or based on cost and complexity,IT providers offer solutions and implementation services tosteer and facilitate warehouse investments.With so many available options, buyers need to be wellinformedas they research and select the perfect WMS solution.To provide some guidance, Inbound Logistics canvassed leadingvendors to aggregate a directory of WMS solutions and capabilities.How can a WMS recharge your supply chain? Turn thepage and find out.September 2009 • Inbound Logistics

WMS BUYERS GUIDE 2009Company Product What It DoesH Hosted on the vendor’s site L Licensed to the user B BothBAccellosColorado Springs, COaccellos.com719-433-7000Accellos OneWarehouseIntegrates accounting/order and shipping software systems, electronic datainterchange systems, Crystal Reports software, radio frequency and bar-codehardware, and warehouse automation equipment.LAL SystemsRockaway, NJalsystemsinc.com973-586-8500DynaProCombines paperless picking and packing systems, shipping and manifestingtools, and warehouse control systems with real-time reporting and laboroptimization tools.LAprisoLong Beach, CAapriso.com888-400-7587FlexNet WarehouseManagementSystemSynchronizes raw materials, production, and finished goods with just-intime,just-in-sequence, and Kanban techniques; measures performance in thewarehouse and across other departments; and enforces process improvementsthrough business process management.BASC SoftwareDayton, OHascsoftware.com937-429-1428ASCTrac WMSManages space and labor resources of warehousing and manufacturingoperations, and provides full lot traceability of raw materials into finishedgoods — from order entry, through pick, pack, and ship operations, all the way todelivery.LCadre TechnologiesDenver, COcadretech.com866-25-CADRECadence WMSHelps manage receiving and putaway; location management; product/SKUmanagement; lot, serial number, and date control; order processing; picking/packing; replenishment; equipment interfaces to pick-to-light, conveyor, andsortation; and WMS Web access to warehouse performance.LCAPE SystemsPiscataway, NJcapesystems.com908-756-2000CAPE eWMSProvides automated receiving, putaway, and replenishment; pallet handling/tracking; and transaction recording. Controls and records all product movementactivities – from product receipt through order processing and shipment to thecustomer.LCDC SoftwareAtlanta, GAcdcsupplychain.com770-351-9600CDC SupplyChain WMSPlans, controls, monitors, executes, and follows up all warehouse activities.Performs and prioritizes tasks in real time to increase the productivity ofavailable resources. Optimizes warehouse operations through timely and fastmovement of products through the supply chain.LDaifuku AmericaSalt Lake City, UTdaifukuamerica.com801-359-9900eWareNavi WMSDirects equipment and multiple people simultaneously. Provides control,flexibility, and visibility of warehouse inventory operations. Effective forconventional warehouses, partially-automated, and/or fully-automateddistribution facilities.BDatex CorporationClearwater, FLdatexcorp.com800-933-2839Footprint WMSControls the movement and storage of all the materials within a warehouse,as well as all the operations associated with it, including receiving,putaway, crossdocking, inventory management, picking, packing, shipping,replenishment, and load building.HDeposcoAlpharetta, GAdeposco.com877-770-1110ShipForceManages receiving, directed putaway, and directed picking, packing, andshipping. Provides real-time visibility into inventory and orders. Directs andmonitors worker activity, and automates repetitive tasks.Inbound Logistics • September 2009

Company Product What It DoesH Hosted on the vendor’s site L Licensed to the user B BothLEpicor SoftwareIrvine, CAepicor.com949-585-4000Epicor WarehouseManagementOffers total warehouse management, inventory control, finite bin and packagedefinitions, task and load management, and interactive, real-time managementof activities and consumption. Features inbound and outbound serial tracking,pick planning, consolidated picking, order pack-out, cross-docking, cartonpacking, RFID, and manifesting interfaces.LHighJump SoftwareEden Prairie, MNhighjump.com800-328-3271WarehouseAdvantageExecutes processes such as receiving, putaway/flow-through, inventorymanagement, order processing, replenishment / pick / pack, loading, andshipping. Utilizes wireless and bar-code technology for quick fulfillment throughdirected, optimized workflow.LHK SystemsNew Berlin, WIhksystems.com800-HKSYSTEMSHK WarehouseManagementSoftwareTracks and controls the flow of raw materials and finished goods across bothproduction and distribution operations. Prioritizes, directs, and confirmsactivities based on real-time conditions and space constraints.LIESMidland Park, NJiesltd.com201-639-5000The IES WMSSolutionProvides visibility of receiving, stocking, assembly, and load operations from anylocal or remote location. Integrates with international and domestic shippingmodules to maximize resources and revenue by combining the warehousing andtransportation processes.LInforAlpharetta, GAinfor.com800-260-2640Infor SCM'sWarehouseManagementEnables users to see what inventory is or will be available, organize work,align resources and labor to satisfy customer requirements, and optimizefulfillment and distribution processes to ensure that products are delivered ontime and in full.LInfosite TechnologiesBoisbriand, Quebecinfositetech.com888-395-0354DM WarehousingAutomates customer-specific charges by cycle; handles re-pack, cross-docking,and storage; manages customer inventory, perpetual counts, annual counts,and adjustments; controls stock rotations; allows user-defined warehouseplanning; and generates all documents, such as packing slips and bills of lading.LIntelliTrackHunt Valley, MDintellitrack.net888-583-3008IntelliTrackWarehouseManagementSystemAvailable in three versions, it maximizes efficiency and optimizes laborproductivity in warehouses of all sizes. Each version provides the basicfunctions for warehouse operations, including physical inventory, shipping,receiving, and picking, as well as management features such as queries,reporting, and bar-code labeling.LInterlinkTechnologiesPerrysburg, OHthinkinterlink.com800-655-5465Warehouse Link(WHSe-LINK)Provides detailed tracking of raw materials through finished product,expiration dates, lot/batch/serial numbers, and vendor. Other capabilitiesinclude environmental controls, kitting, wave picking, staging, cross-dock, andshuttle transfer.LInternationalBusiness SystemsFolsom, CAibsus.com800-886-3900IBS WarehouseManagementSystemSupports bar code and RFID for increased accuracy and productivity; suggestsstock locations and pick sequences based on frequency of movement; andenables efficient ordering with cross docking to bypass the put-away processentirely.LIQMSPaso Robles, CAiqms.com805-227-1122EnterpriseIQEnables either serialized or non-serialized bar code transactions using handhelddevices or PDAs, so users can completely manage inventory from receiptthrough shipment without keying any information into a desktop computer.September 2009 • Inbound Logistics

WMS BUYERS GUIDE 2009Company Product What It DoesH Hosted on the vendor’s site L Licensed to the user B BothLKnapp Logistics& AutomationKennesaw, GAknapp.com678-388-2880KNAPP WarehouseLogistics SoftwareHelps increase warehouse picking performance up to 30 percent by using pickby-voiceand RF terminal solutions. Myriad off-the-shelf features optimizeall warehouse processes, and provide a standard interface to all common orhomegrown ERP systems to ensure short implementation time and flexibility.BKnighted ComputerSystemsOssining, NYknightedcs.com914-762-0505Vision WMSManages a variety of picking methods, including batch, case, pallet, piece, wave,zone, voice-directed, and pick-to-light. Enables multi cross-channel retail andwholesale distribution, and process and automation control.LLogilityAtlanta, GAlogility.com800-762-5207Logility VoyagerWarehousePROEnsures shipping and inventory accuracy by optimizing the flow of materialsand information through distribution centers, and helps cut operating costswhile improving productivity, order fill rates, space utilization, and customerservice.LLOG-NETRed Bank, NJlog-net.com732-758-6800LOG-NET Shipmentand WarehouseManagementProvides operational functionality to plan, receive, process, and invoicewarehouse activities. It specifically facilitates warehouse bookings, receiving,transfers, load plans, and manifests; worldwide view of on-hand inventories; andover, short, and damage exception processing.LMade4netParamus, NJmade4net.com201-645-4345WarehouseExpertEnhances inventory accuracy, maximizes space utilization, and performs orderfulfillment to ensure customer satisfaction. Tracks and manages every unitfrom receiving to the warehouse through its storage, inventory management,replenishment/pick and pack, and loading and shipping.LManhattanAssociatesAtlanta, GAmanh.com770-955-7070MA WMSImproves warehouse facility layout; increases billing, inventory, and orderfulfillment accuracy; calculates item velocity to ensure inventory is optimallylocated; provides picking, packing, and replenishment tools; and identifieshidden costs of doing business.LMincron SoftwareSystemsHouston, TXmincron.com800-299-7010Warehouse ManagerOffers a menu of capabilities that can reduce inventory, fill orders more quickly,improve accuracy, prioritize shipments, maximize worker productivity, minimizewasted space, and ensure customer fulfillment.LOracleRedwood Shores, CAoracle.com800-633-0738Oracle WarehouseManagementAutomates and optimizes materials handling processes to reduce labor costs,improve facility utilization, and increase order accuracy. Supports inbound,outbound, and reverse logistics; finished, raw, and work-in-process materials;and manufacturing and distribution environments.LQuality SoftwareSystemsSomerset, NJqssi-wms.com800-338-4420PowerHouse WMSImproves inventory accuracy and customer service levels; reduces orderprocessing time, putaway, and picking errors; enhances human and warehouseresources; and decreases inventory carrying costs and physical inventories.BRedPrairieWaukesha, WIredprairie.com800-990-9632RedPrairie’sWarehouseManagementSolutionOptimizes order and inventory management; inbound, outbound, and workorder processing; and warehouse tasking.Inbound Logistics • September 2009

Company Product What It DoesH Hosted on the vendor’s site L Licensed to the user B BothLRetalix USAPlano, TXretalix.com469-241-8400Retalix InSyncWarehouseManagement;Retalix PowerWarehouseTracks and manages goods from receiving to the warehouse with functionsincluding storage, replenishment, pick/pack, loading, and shipping.LRobocom SystemsInternationalFarmingdale, NYrobocom.com631-753-2180RIMS, ROCEnterpriseDefinable options include paper, RF, or voice, as well as functionality such asreceiving, picking, and shipping. Tracks date, lot, weight, length, size, serialnumber, and point of origin at the item level.BRoyal 4 SystemsLong Beach, CAroyal4.com562-420-9594WISEManages inbound, value-added services, outbound, AS/RS integration, andsequencing for just-in-time deliveries. Includes tools for load planning, deliveryscheduling, and EDI Advance Ship Notices confirmation.LSAPNewton Square, PAsap.com800-872-1727SAP WarehouseManagementSystemOffers item management and queries, and lets users define unlimited price listsand associate them with each customer or vendor. Records prices for uniquecustomers or from unique vendors, and enables users to set quality-sensitiveprices. Operates as a stand-alone WMS or in conjunction with SAP’s ERP.BSmartTurnSan Francisco, CAsmartturn.com888-667-4758The SmartTurnInventory andWarehouseManagementSystemFacilitates warehousing operations with features such as inbound and outboundorder management, inventory control and reports, item/location management,tracking, and security and role management.BSterling CommerceColumbus, OHsterlingcommerce.com800-876-9772Sterling WarehouseManagementSystemCentrally manages inventory, labor, and processes across a network of facilitiesregardless of size, location, or process mix. Enables warehouse operationsto optimize business processes across complex distribution networks whilefacilitating internal and external collaboration throughout the supply chain.BTechnology GroupInternationalToledo, OHtgiltd.com800-837-0028Enterprise WMSStand-alone or fully integrated, handles environments ranging from electronicdistributors to cheese manufacturers. The system architecture empowers usersto achieve improved productivity and accuracy, while at the same time maintainease of use.BTECSYSMontreal, Quebectecsys.com905-752-4550EliteSeriesWarehouseManagementSystemEnhances enterprise visibility through inbound, outbound, putaway, planning,inventory control, and reporting tasks, enabling the warehouse to become anextension of the order desk.LWestfaliaYork, PAwestfaliausa.com800-673-2522Savanna.NETConfigurability allows users to choose only the material flow modules theyrequire. Systems can be expanded incrementally with full or partial upgrades.Interface add-ons include pick-to-light, wireless/RF terminals, and pick-to-voicecomponents.HWITRON IntegratedLogistics Corp.Arlington Heights, ILwitron.com847-385-6000Witron WarehouseManagementSystemAllows distribution centers to automatically pick cases, build pallets of mixedSKUs, and stretch wrap and ship orders. Multi-language support for userinterfaces allow the same platform to be used internationally.September 2009 • Inbound Logistics