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whitepaper In Your DSD Mobile Security Strategy Debunking the Top Eight Myths Surrounding Warehouse Management Systems for Beverage Distributors2008-05-01
  The era of manual warehouse operations is drawing to a close - with good reason. No matter how efficient the employees are, managing space and maintaining inventory with ad-hoc spreadsheets, paper-based operations, or legacy systems doesn't provide the accuracy, or visibility, into the distribution operations that one needs to succeed. Today, as beverage distribution businesses of all sizes grow in sophistication, they are turning to best-of-breed Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in an effort to reduce costs and boost productivity in the face of higher SKU counts, demanding retailers, and increased competition.   
whitepaper The Dirty Little Secrets of Manufacturing Execution Systems2008-05-01
  Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and lean manufacturing have become popular topics in recent years. Today there are a variety of offerings on the market - and understanding how they differ is a challenge. While many of these applications can help one achieve efficiencies on the shop floor, they may also hinder one's ability to streamline the overall supply chain. In fact, many systems lack the functionality and structure required to manage inventory effectively throughout the internal and external supply chain network. The rules have changed. Efficiency and cost reduction require one to move toward a demand-pull model, making what one needs based on actual customer orders instead of inaccurate sales forecasts.

Tags: Business Functions		   
whitepaper CEO Replaces Incumbent WMS With HighJump Solution and Quickly Improves Efficiency by 25 Percent2008-05-01
  As the CEO of Storage Equipment, had just selected the Warehouse Management System (WMS) vendor he believed would take his company into the 21st century. Convinced that his business could not afford a best-of-breed WMS, the CEO chose to work with a small vendor that claimed to do it all at a fraction of the price. But in a matter of weeks, problems began to arise. Fixes to problems caused bigger problems in other areas and eventually the system was spiraling out of control. Staring into the face of a failed implementation and several hundred thousand lost dollars, the CEO of Storage Equipment made a bold move by discarding his previous list of vendors and bringing in Tier 1, best-of-breed WMS vendor HighJump Software.   
whitepaper Leading Provider of Nutritional Supplements Improves Shipping Efficiency by 35 Percent2008-05-01
  Standard Process began the search for a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) to improve its outdated and inefficient practices for inventory, fulfillment and distribution. Although the company had a business system in place to guide accounting activities, the warehouse was completely paper-based. All picking and put-away activities had to be manually entered by the accounting team in batch format. After six months of carefully evaluating dozens of vendors, Standard Process narrowed the field to four, ultimately selecting the highJump Warehouse Advantage WMS from highJump Software. This solution contains best practice-based functionality gleaned from years of implementation experience.   
whitepaper Pepsi-Cola Corvallis Paves the Way for Cost-Effective Controls With HighJump DDE2008-05-01
  Pepsi-Cola Corvallis required an application that would tighten control in its three locations without adding new steps or staff to the process. With only a paper-based inventory system in place, control was lax and open to variances. After examining the options, the company chose HighJump DDE (Distribution and Delivery Engine). HighJump DDE is a combination of integrated, server-based applications, mobile computers and logistics applications. It directs and controls activities such as receiving, counting inventory, inventory movement and transfers, load management including optimization and release, and picking.

Tags: Mobile and Wireless, Customer Management		   
whitepaper Australian Manufacturer Increases Efficiency Five Fold and Supports Exponential Growth With HighJump Warehouse Advantage2008-05-01
  Pirtek faced unique challenges as a distributor of hose. As pickers cut custom-ordered lengths of hose for shipment, there was no system in place to track how much was left on each spool. Furthermore, Pirtek's product line and order volume were growing, creating complexities in the distribution center that the manual inventory systems could not support. Finally, order consolidation was difficult to manage across the variety of transportation carriers. After evaluating several vendors, Pirtek selected the HighJump Warehouse Advantage WMS from HighJump Software.

Tags: Enterprise Planning		   
whitepaper The Leading Outdoor Sports Lifestyle Company Doubles Productivity With HighJump Warehouse Advantage2008-05-01
  Across the globe, young and "Young-minded" people look to Quiksilver for cool clothing and accessories. Quiksilver required a more robust Warehouse Management System (WMS) than it was using to manage the complexities of high-volume retail distribution through multiple channels. It needed a system that could be configured easily to keep pace with shifting requirements. In short, Quiksilver realized that succeeding in the fast-paced, rapidly changing fashion apparel industry meant getting creative about moving products. Quiksilver selected HighJump Software based on the strength of the HighJump Warehouse Advantage WMS and retail-specific functionality.

Tags: Customer Management		   
whitepaper Restaurant Equipment Dealer Achieves 99+ Percent Accuracy With WMS From HighJump Software2008-05-01
  Solid growth at Restaurant Equippers translated into increasingly higher volumes. After several moves to larger warehouses, the company needed to find an automated way of managing its supply chain. Restaurant Equippers began searching for a WMS in the summer of 1999. The plan was to time the implementation to coincide with a 50 percent increase in warehouse space planned for January 2000. After evaluating several vendors, Restaurant Equippers selected HighJump Software in October 1999.

Tags: Customer Management		   
whitepaper Discount Retailer Drives Expansion With Solutions From HighJump Software2008-05-01
  99 Cents Only Stores is the nation's oldest existing one-price retailer. After deciding that the Warehouse Management System (WMS) running in its California distribution center would be unable to interface with all of the automated equipment in the new facility, 99 Cents Only Stores began the search for a new solution. After reviewing the offerings of major supply chain execution solution vendors, 99 Cents Only Stores selected HighJump Supply Chain Advantage from HighJump Software.

Tags: Customer Management		   
whitepaper Snack Food Manufacturer Reduces Stock-Outs and Improves Accuracy With HighJump Warehouse Management System2008-05-01
  Without sufficient space, J&J Snack Foods sought a WMS that would increase the speed and effectiveness of its distribution operations. As a food manufacturer, the company also faced complex inventory control, allocation and traceability requirements mandated by federal agencies. As the company grew, it also needed a solution that was flexible and allowed staff to make changes as needed. J&J selected a warehouse management system from HighJump Software and has implemented it at three sites. In fact, J&J restructured its warehouse at the same time the system was installed to increase efficiency and throughput speed.