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December 11, 2019 | I.T. Toolkit

Hidaka Forges Automated Inventory Solution

Like most manufacturers, Hidaka USA Inc., a sheet metal fabrication company, conducts regular physical inventories of its raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. It had been using a paper-based, manual system that was time-consuming and vulnerable to mistakes, making it difficult for management to be confident they had the materials and finished goods needed to meet customer orders.

November 20, 2019 | I.T. Toolkit

E-Commerce Fulfillment: No Pain, No Gain

Escalade Sports has been playing the supply chain game since 1927. At one point in its history, Sears, the traditional model for catalog and retail store sales, accounted for about half of the sporting goods manufacturer and distributor’s business. Today, while the company still serves specialty shops, department stores, and big-box retailers, Amazon and other e-commerce direct-to-end-user channels have changed the game.

October 18, 2019 | I.T. Toolkit

Kicking the Tires on an IoT Solution

Tire manufacturer Michelin is a shipper with a massive global footprint and complex demands. With headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin operates 121 production facilities in 17 countries; those facilities produced approximately 190 million tires in 2017. With a presence in 170 countries, distributing products across the globe is a challenging and sophisticated operation.

September 12, 2019 | I.T. Toolkit

Getting Shipments on the Right Track

Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) provides wireless and broadcast infrastructure products and solutions to customers around the globe. Because many of the company’s products require installation, on-time delivery is critical. Late or damaged shipments raise costs when installation crews must wait for the equipment to arrive.

June 24, 2019 | I.T. Toolkit

HyperX Game Plan: Win at Demand Planning and Replenishment

Kingston Technology Company Inc.’s expertise comes from making and selling memory products. The supply chain model that shaped its success didn’t hold up, however, when its high-performance product division, HyperX, got into the gaming peripherals business.

March 6, 2019 | I.T. Toolkit

Automated EDI Brings Benefits as Far as Eyebobs Can See

A direct, automated EDI connection between its ERP system and retail partners gives eyebobs 20/20 visibility to its omnichannel orders.

December 20, 2018 | I.T. Toolkit

Amway India Inks Digitized Warehouse Plan

To stay competitive in the e-commerce game, direct seller Amway India spruces up warehouse efficiency and accuracy by deploying WMS solutions.

October 21, 2018 | I.T. Toolkit

Rooted in Data, Business Blooms

Metrolina Greenhouses integrates ERP and customized, industry-specific tools to improve order, shipping and billing management.

September 26, 2018 | I.T. Toolkit

TMS Brings the Power

Electronics company Celestica plugs into a TMS solution to cut costs, increase visibility, and power continuous improvements.

September 14, 2018 | I.T. Toolkit

Inventory System Makes Mama and Data Proud

After Carter’s implements a cloud-based platform, inventory management and supply chain visibility become child’s play.

August 19, 2018 | I.T. Toolkit

Automated Compliance: Allied’s Stock-in-Trade

Automating global trade compliance helps electronics component distributor Allied Electronics & Automation nail its screen test.

March 9, 2018 | I.T. Toolkit

Fashion Icon Designs Supply Chain Solution

As its main distribution center neared capacity, fashion company Michael Kors redesigned operations without cramping its style by fashioning a digital model of its supply chain.

December 15, 2017 | I.T. Toolkit

Better Routing Takes Root

By switching from a manual to an automated routing and scheduling system, flowering plant seller Weatherford Farms puts the petals to the medal.

July 21, 2017 | I.T. Toolkit

Sofa So Good: Software Upgrade Bolsters Furniture Company’s Growth

A furniture retailer upgrades its warehouse management system to polish productivity.

May 4, 2017 | I.T. Toolkit

Customized App Puts Bat Distributor in the Big Leagues

When a paper-based process slowed a baseball bat distributor’s growth, the company took a swing at a digitized system, and hit a home run.

April 17, 2017 | I.T. Toolkit

Hitting a Freight Management Bull’s Eye

Ben E. Keith takes aim at freight management inefficiencies with Crossbow technology.

March 27, 2017 | I.T. Toolkit

Carrier Network Plants Seeds of Delivery Efficiency

By cultivating a partnership with a technology-based 3PL, a fruits and vegetables distributor quickly gets fresh deliveries to customers, with full visibility.