Warehouse Management Systems, Warehouse Control Systems: Partners in Distribution Efficiency
Experts in operations and fulfillment agree there is a place for both warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse control systems (WCS).
Technology
One-to-One Takes On a Whole New Meaning
For years, technology has enabled customer communication to be more personalized. Finally, one-to-one nirvana may be just around the bend.
The Robots are Coming! The Robots are Coming!
Amazon will increase the number of robot workers in its fulfillment centers from 1,000 to 10,000. Here’s more on Amazon’s increased use of Kiva Systems’ technology, and what it will mean for its human workforce.
Amazon Launches Wearable Technology Store
Amazon announced the launch of its Wearable Technology Store last week, which features the latest in wearable technology and research wearable devices.
Using Ruby on Rails for Faster Ecommerce Development
With Ruby on Rails features and functionality, Free Country shoppers saw site search auto-complete and suggestions on every page of the site; a user-centric checkout experience designed to maximize conversions; and a fully scalable platform that is capable of handling considerable growth.
Acme Tools Launches Mobile Commerce Site
The new Acme Tools mobile site is designed to reduce load time and enhance the user’s experience making it easier to browse, search and purchase using a smartphone.
Michaels Security Breach Affected 3 Million Card Holders
Even after arts and crafts merchant Michael’s Stores Inc. announced it was a victim of a data security breach in January, Michaels and its Aaron Brothers subsidiary’s store customer’s credit card data was still at risk.
Heartbleed Also Affects Mobile Apps and Networking
Since Heartbleed went undetected for so long, the scope of compromised information is still unclear, but many online businesses are urging users to change their passwords as a precautionary measure.
Heartbleed: 4 Steps You Need to Follow Now
By now internet users and organizations have heard of Heartbleed, however what is unclear – is whether all internet users and online web sites are checking to see if the sites they use have been affected and if their personal, financial, and medical data is at risk.
IBM To Acquire Silverpop
IBM has announced a definitive agreement to acquire cloud-based personalization software provider Silverpop. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.