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Voice Picking in Accellos One Warehouse: Workflow

2009-09-19T07:41:00.001-07:00

Our development team worked with the experts at Vocollect and Psion-Teklogix to make sure that the voice picking process does not disrupt your current workflow. If you're working with Accellos One Warehouse today, you can continue to employ the same warehouse processes during order fulfillment.

This is the third of a series of articles that will look at voice picking using Accellos One Warehouse. The series also includes a voice picking overview and a discussion of voice picking ROI.

The Accellos One Warehouse Voice Picking Interface integrates Accellos One Warehouse with Vocollect's voice picking technology in batch mode. The interface currently integrates the Vocollect Voice Link 3.1 Solution.

Accellos One Warehouse provides an interface to Vocollect. The integration to Vocollect takes care of the voice-picking process in the warehouse. When voice picking is completed, the information is imported back into Accellos One Warehouse, completing the sales order process.

The typical flow in your warehouse looks like this:

Accellos Announces Accellos One Optimize Version 1.2

2009-09-05T12:08:00.001-07:00

Accellos is pleased to announce the availability of Accellos One Optimize Version 1.2, the latest release of our load and route optimization solution designed for private and public fleets.

Optimize was designed to take orders from an existing order management, ERP, warehouse or transportation management system, apply specific business rules and constraints and then develop loads and routes that save a business anywhere from 10-20% on their shipping costs. It delivers rapid return on investment by reducing miles driven, meeting agreed-upon delivery time windows and service levels and maximizing utilization of the overall fleet assets.

The Version 1.2 release increases the overall functionality by adding new features, like:

Support for backhauls
Integrated Traffic Management
Integration with Microsoft Bing Maps for:
- Rich map visualization
- Geocoding
- Non-commercial routing
Location browsing

Additionally, the V1.2 release has added integration with Accellos One Warehouse and with the upcoming Accellos One Workspace.

"The Optimize product is proving itself to deliver a lot of value to our customers in a compressed timeframe," said Ross Elliott, Accellos' CTO. "The features we added in Version 1.2 offer additional value to our existing customers as well as making the product accessible to a broader audience."

For more information call 909-980-8705

Accellos Announces Accellos One Pulse

2009-08-20T10:26:00.001-07:00

This post was republished to MobileWMS.com Your Hardware... at 10:26:08 AM 8/20/2009

Accellos Announces Accellos One Pulse

Accellos, a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions, today announced Accellos One Pulse, a supply chain intelligence solution aimed at increasing the availability and visibility of a business' key performance indicators.

"Our customers told us that they wanted real-time access to important metrics that would enable them to manage their businesses more effectively," said Ross Elliott, Accellos' CTO. "We designed Pulse to provide them with a prebuilt set of KPIs with the ability to extend and enhance the metrics to meet each customer's unique requirements."

The key performance indicators that are delivered with Pulse are derived from metrics prescribed by leading supply chain experts like the Warehouse Education and Research Center (WERC) and Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

Pulse utilizes the latest tools in Microsoft's Business Intelligence toolkit to deliver meaningful information to the right people at the right time. It empowers the user with:

Tactical intelligence - real-time views of key operational metrics
Operational intelligence - information needed to validate short-term success
Strategic intelligence - historical information used to plan and predict future success

Leveraging open Accellos integration technology, Pulse not only delivers information that spans the Accellos One family of supply chain products, but can also pull third-party information into a consolidated view of the customer's business. The initial release of Pulse will have available adapters for:

Accellos One Warehouse
Accellos One Collect for GP
Accellos One 3PL
Accellos One Transport: LTL Edition
Prophesy Dispatch
Open Database Connectivity

John Tighe III, Executive Vice President of Tighe Trucking, Inc., said, "The Accellos One Pulse product quickly and effectively delivers critical real-time KPI information to the decision makers within our organization helping us to continuously monitor and improve the performance of our business."

For more information, email info(at)impactwmss.com or visit www.impactwmss.com

Accellos Announces Accellos One Pulse

2009-08-20T10:22:00.001-07:00

Pulse utilizes the latest tools in Microsoft's Business Intelligence toolkit to deliver meaningful information to the right people at the right time. It empowers the user with:

Tactical intelligence - real-time views of key operational metrics
Operational intelligence - information needed to validate short-term success
Strategic intelligence - historical information used to plan and predict future success

Accellos One Warehouse
Accellos One Collect for GP
Accellos One 3PL
Accellos One Transport: LTL Edition
Prophesy Dispatch
Open Database Connectivity

For more information, email info(at)impactwmss.com or visit www.impactwmss.com

2009-05-12T21:52:00.000-07:00

The new R Series™ from Datalogic Mobile: Maximum productivity and reliability in the toughest environments

Datalogic Mobile launches the R Series™ Vehicle Mounted Computers, a rugged, versatile and flexible product line, which confirms Datalogic Mobile’s commitment to providing complete solutions dedicated to Warehousing applications.
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Bologna, 11 December 2008 - Datalogic Mobile introduces the R Series™, a product line of rugged Vehicle Mounted Computers particularly tailored for Warehouse Management, confirming Datalogic Mobile's commitment to providing complete solutions for Warehousing applications.

Suitable for use in warehouse/distribution centre environments or manufacturing shop floor/work-in process applications, the R Series™ increases productivity through reduced errors during receiving, put-away, picking and shipping activities.

Designed to deliver maximum productivity and reliability in the toughest environments, the R Series™ Vehicle Mounted Computers set the rugged industry standard. Featuring an aluminium outer case with fan less design, to withstand the vibration and shocks experienced on board rigid suspension vehicles, as well as the exclusive 2-tail touch screen technology and mounting which endures direct display abuse. Being IP sealed to the maximum extent the R Series™ resists dust, rain and harsh cleaners, while a heater option protects the Vehicle Mounted Computer even in freezing temperatures, offering a wide operating range (-30°C to 50°C).

Extremely versatile, the R Series™ is available in three different sizes, to fit different mounting and space constraints. These new Vehicle Mounted Computers provide up to 25 external keys to allow direct input and functionality. The mounting options include support for the vehicle mounted computer, hand-held readers and external keyboards. For increased application flexibility the R Series™ come with a dedicated software keyboard with over 25 layouts (including 8 different languages).

Complying with all the most widely used standard technologies, the R Series™ maximizes the return on investment through easy deployment, device management and maintenance. The existing investments in mobile computing applications are leveraged thanks to the R Series™ Windows CE operating system and X Scale processor; moreover the new Vehicle Mounted Computers are included in the Datalogic Utilities and Wavelink Powered™ program, with Wavelink Avalanche and Terminal Emulation pre-installed and pre-licensed at no additional cost.

On the whole, the R Series™ Vehicle Mounted Computers respond to the specific needs of customers, starting from the proper shape and dimension, up to guaranteeing the most suited and complete answer to maximize productivity and reliability even in the harshest environments.

Visit MobileWMS.com today for all your Datalogic needs!

Accellos Announces Version 6.1 of Accellos One Warehouse

2009-04-19T14:37:00.001-07:00

Accellos has released Accellos One Warehouse Version 6.1, the latest iteration of our highly successful warehouse management system.

Accellos One Warehouse is an end-to-end suite of products aimed at increasing the productivity, efficiency, and visibility of activities that take place in a company's warehouse and distribution operations. Seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Dynamics AX, GP, SL and NAV, Accellos One Warehouse provides rapid ROI for companies with from two to several hundred warehouse workers.

The V6.1 release adds some asked-for options to the already rich solution:

Voice-directed picking
Improved advanced ship notice process
Advanced dock door scheduling
Supply chain intelligence
Multi-client configuration capability

"With Version 6.1 we're accomplishing several things: (1) delivering on our promise of 'continuous improvement' by enhancing existing capabilities within the system and (2) offering new capabilities that take advantage of the latest advancements in Microsoft technology, like .NET 3.5 and Silverlight," said Ross Elliott, Accellos' CTO.

Motorola MC5590 and MC5574

2009-04-18T07:44:00.001-07:00

Motorola has launched two new Windows Mobile based devices; the Motorola MC5590 and the MC5574. Featured as part of Motorola's growing Enterprise Digital Assistant range, the two new MC55 series handsets are the smallest EDA's available on the market.

The Wireless EDA's are IP54 certified, run on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system and are powered by a powerful 520 MHz Marvell XScale PXA270 processor. Sporting a 3.5″ TFT resistive touch screen and full Qwerty keyboard, the MC55 combines the power of a walkie-talkie, VOIP phone, mobile computer, digital camera and bar code scanner all in one device. Rugged in design and very robust the MC55 EDA devices are not only the smallest but also the lightest Motorola EDA's on the market.

Motorola MC5590

Aimed at Business users and ideal for those working in the IT industry, the MC5590 carries Bluetooth v2.0 Enhanced Data Rate, wireless 802.11a/b/g LAN (WLAN) and 2G quad band GSM connectivity with GPRS and EDGE data technology whilst the MC5574 has support for both wireless WAN (WWAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) connectivity. Highly adaptable and extremely efficient the MC5590 and MC5574 sport a built-in high quality speaker, microphone and transducer to accompany the high definition QVGA display.

Motorola MC5574

Featuring sophisticated technology the security conscious MC55 EDA is designed to push your business forward and provide staff with the tools they need in order to perform to the highest standard. Offering access to real-time location-based applications the MC5590 is well suited to delivery workers and the MC5574 is more geared towards hospital workers. Optimized to suit a number of key industries, the Motorola MC5590 and MC5574 models possess a variety of data caption options including a 1D laser scanner and 2D imager.

The 2 mega pixel camera included in the spec features auto focus function and built-in LED flash, the music player supports MP3 audio file formats and the extended battery will deliver as many as 9 hours of talk time or 150 hours on standby

MobileWMS.com carries a full selection of both units and the accessories needed to operate them.

MobileFrame 4.5 Now Shipping!

2009-03-28T13:38:00.001-07:00

MobileFrame Announces Release of Version 4.5 of their Configurable Mobile ApplicationTM Product Suite
MobileFrame Adds Instant Messaging, Enhanced Device Support and a Variety of Other Features to its Smart Mobile Computing Platforms
San Jose, Calif. -- Feb. 3, 2009 - MobileFrame, LLC (www.mobileframe.com) today announced release of version 4.5 of their Configurable Mobile ApplicationTM Product Suite. MobileFrame's solution is the only truly Configurable Mobile ApplicationTM Platform in the industry that enables novice users to create and deploy custom mobile applications without custom programming. MobileFrame's software platform is an entirely self-contained mobility system that provides full functionality out-of-the-box, with no custom programming, no third party mobile gateways, synchronization engines or SDK's required. With version 4.5, MobileFrame has added a slew of useful features such as real-time instant messaging, the ability to capture device snapshots, and support for the latest hi-resolution devices.
Instant Messaging. With MobileFrame's proprietary secure end-to-end instant messaging capability, administrators have full control and authorization over message senders, recipients and message grouping including full message audit record logs. In addition, this messaging operates in both connected and disconnect modes. MobileFrame is the only mobile platform on the market with fully integrated, Sarbanes Oxley compliant secure Instant Messaging built-in.
Enhanced System Administration. The Server Manager functionality has been enhanced to provide for increased scalability. The User Administration screen now supports grouping for better organization of large numbers of users. For example, you can now group device data by device name, OS version, device platform, device OEM, etc.
Device Snapshots. MobileFrame's Device Snapshot feature gives administrators the ability to capture a screenshot of a remote device's current screen. Administrators now have the ability to see exactly what the field worker sees on their device; a great resource for training, oversight and troubleshooting.
Enhanced Device Support and Graphics Handling. Version 4.5 now provides enhanced support for recent mobile computing advances including high resolution devices and landscape mode. Version 4.5 also includes advanced graphics handling that conserves device memory, renders transparency even on Windows Mobile Devices, and provides a thumbnail-list of all graphics in use. The expanded capability to use graphics in applications allows customers to present a more compelling user experience to facilitate acceptance by field workers.
Other features of Release 4.5 include:
In-Field Annotation of Photographs. MobileFrame now provides field workers the ability to capture a photo in the field then annotate the photo on-the-fly. For example, a mobile worker might take a picture of a damaged product then circle areas on that picture to highlight the damaged areas.
Improved MobileFrame Remote Manager. The Remote Manager now provides the ability to view data in groups (such as group by device, employment role, etc), allowing better organization of information. The remote manager now displays the remaining battery, free memory, free storage, database size, last connected date/time and pending activities for each user. Version 4.5 also has added the ability for administrators in the back-office to initiate a synchronization of the mobile device. In addition, the Remote Manager allows full auditing of MobileFrame Instant Messages and export of all Remote Manager Data.
Secured PDF Documents. An updated PDF workflow now supports the generation of password protected PDF documents allowing restriction of viewing, editing, printing and copying.
Updated URL Operations. In addition to allowing opening a URL in the browser via workflow, the updated URL Operations now also allow sending of an HTTP request and receiving a response back from the URL (e.g., screen-scraping a website).
Enhanced Synchronization Engine. The Sync engine has been enhanced to improve performance and scalability.
Memory Use Optimized. Several optimizations throughout the platform have led to a more efficient use of memory.
MobileFrame offers three Product Suites with varying degrees of capability so businesses may select the most cost effective solution for their mobile enterprise:
MobileFrame Standard SuiteTM runs on a MS SQL Server database and contains all of the functionality required to create and deploy sophisticated workflow for any customers mobile workforce. The Standard SuiteTM feature set includes conditional branching, basic math calculations, and peripheral device support [Cameras, Bar Code Scanners, Voice Notes, Digital Signatures].
MobileFrame Business SuiteTM includes all Standard Suite functionality plus advanced workflow, support for additional peripheral devices, advanced calculator functions, and messaging/alerts.
MobileFrame Enterprise SuiteTM includes all Business Suite functionality plus advanced messaging/alerts, Oracle, Sybase and DB2 database support and Java/Unix application server integration.
MobileFrame's Product Suites enable businesses to rapidly deploy a variety of mobile applications with a low total cost of ownership and a high return on investment. MobileFrame's Smart ArchitectureTM (Patent-Pending) provides a user friendly point and click desktop that enables novice computer users to easily create, deploy and manage sophisticated mobile applications without the need for costly and time-consuming custom coding typically required in mobile application development.
"MobileFrame's software has become the mobile platform standard at companies like JD Irving, Miller Pipeline, the US Navy and the Harris Corporation because of its unparalleled ease of use," said Lonny Oswalt, MobileFrame's CEO and President. "With release 4.5, our customers now have advanced features such as real-time instant messaging, device snapshots and enhanced device support along with the mobile enterprise data management, remote device configuration and update control, sophisticated workflow and prioritized synchronization capabilities that have been the foundation of our product suite. This release keeps MobileFrame at the forefront of enterprise mobility, providing customers the most flexible and comprehensive mobility system in the market."
MobileFrame Product SuiteTM v4.5 is shipping now.

Accellos 6.1 coming Soon!

2009-03-28T13:30:00.001-07:00

Accellos, a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions, recently announced Accellos One Warehouse Version 6.1, the latest iteration of their highly successful warehouse management system.

The V6.1 release adds some asked-for options to the already rich solution:

Voice-directed picking
Improved advanced ship notice process
Advanced dock door scheduling
Supply chain intelligence
Multi-client configuration capability

About Accellos
Accellos, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a global provider of logistics, warehouse, third-party logistics, transportation and mobile fleet management software solutions. The company addresses the supply chain management and execution market with warehouse management systems for multiple environments, including transportation management software and in-field mobile resource management solutions. Accellos' powerful supply chain execution solutions are easy to customize and implement, providing customers with more innovation for less investment.

MobileFrame Announces Release of Version 4.5 of their Configurable Mobile Application TM Product Suite

2009-03-24T23:58:00.001-07:00

MobileFrame Adds Instant Messaging, Enhanced Device Support and a Variety of Other Features to its Smart Mobile Computing Platforms
San Jose, Calif. -- Feb. 3, 2009 - MobileFrame, LLC (www.mobileframe.com) today announced release of version 4.5 of their Configurable Mobile Application TM Product Suite. MobileFrame's solution is the only truly Configurable Mobile Application TM Platform in the industry that enables novice users to create and deploy custom mobile applications without custom programming. MobileFrame's software platform is an entirely self-contained mobility system that provides full functionality out-of-the-box, with no custom programming, no third party mobile gateways, synchronization engines or SDK's required. With version 4.5, MobileFrame has added a slew of useful features such as real-time instant messaging, the ability to capture device snapshots, and support for the latest hi-resolution devices.
Instant Messaging. With MobileFrame's proprietary secure end-to-end instant messaging capability, administrators have full control and authorization over message senders, recipients and message grouping including full message audit record logs. In addition, this messaging operates in both connected and disconnect modes. MobileFrame is the only mobile platform on the market with fully integrated, Sarbanes Oxley compliant secure Instant Messaging built-in.
Enhanced System Administration. The Server Manager functionality has been enhanced to provide for increased scalability. The User Administration screen now supports grouping for better organization of large numbers of users. For example, you can now group device data by device name, OS version, device platform, device OEM, etc.
Device Snapshots. MobileFrame's Device Snapshot feature gives administrators the ability to capture a screenshot of a remote device's current screen. Administrators now have the ability to see exactly what the field worker sees on their device; a great resource for training, oversight and troubleshooting.
Enhanced Device Support and Graphics Handling. Version 4.5 now provides enhanced support for recent mobile computing advances including high resolution devices and landscape mode. Version 4.5 also includes advanced graphics handling that conserves device memory, renders transparency even on Windows Mobile Devices, and provides a thumbnail-list of all graphics in use. The expanded capability to use graphics in applications allows customers to present a more compelling user experience to facilitate acceptance by field workers.
Other features of Release 4.5 include:
In-Field Annotation of Photographs. MobileFrame now provides field workers the ability to capture a photo in the field then annotate the photo on-the-fly. For example, a mobile worker might take a picture of a damaged product then circle areas on that picture to highlight the damaged areas.
Improved MobileFrame Remote Manager. The Remote Manager now provides the ability to view data in groups (such as group by device, employment role, etc), allowing better organization of information. The remote manager now displays the remaining battery, free memory, free storage, database size, last connected date/time and pending activities for each user. Version 4.5 also has added the ability for administrators in the back-office to initiate a synchronization of the mobile device. In addition, the Remote Manager allows full auditing of MobileFrame Instant Messages and export of all Remote Manager Data.
Secured PDF Documents. An updated PDF workflow now supports the generation of password protected PDF documents allowing restriction of viewing, editing, printing and copying.
Updated URL Operations. In addition to allowing opening a URL in the browser via workflow, the updated URL Operations now also allow sending of an HTTP request and receiving a response back from the URL (e.g., screen-scraping a website).
Enhanced Synchronization Engine. The Sync engine has been enhanced to improve performance and scalability.
Memory Use Optimized. Several optimizations throughout the platform have led to a more efficient use of memory.
MobileFrame offers three Product Suites with varying degrees of capability so businesses may select the most cost effective solution for their mobile enterprise:
MobileFrame Standard Suite TM runs on a MS SQL Server database and contains all of the functionality required to create and deploy sophisticated workflow for any customers mobile workforce. The Standard Suite TM feature set includes conditional branching, basic math calculations, and peripheral device support [Cameras, Bar Code Scanners, Voice Notes, Digital Signatures].
MobileFrame Business Suite TM includes all Standard Suite functionality plus advanced workflow, support for additional peripheral devices, advanced calculator functions, and messaging/alerts.
MobileFrame Enterprise Suite TM includes all Business Suite functionality plus advanced messaging/alerts, Oracle, Sybase and DB2 database support and Java/Unix application server integration.
MobileFrame's Product Suites enable businesses to rapidly deploy a variety of mobile applications with a low total cost of ownership and a high return on investment. MobileFrame's Smart Architecture TM (Patent-Pending) provides a user friendly point and click desktop that enables novice computer users to easily create, deploy and manage sophisticated mobile applications without the need for costly and time-consuming custom coding typically required in mobile application development.
"MobileFrame's software has become the mobile platform standard at companies like JD Irving, Miller Pipeline, the US Navy and the Harris Corporation because of its unparalleled ease of use," said Lonny Oswalt, MobileFrame's CEO and President. "With release 4.5, our customers now have advanced features such as real-time instant messaging, device snapshots and enhanced device support along with the mobile enterprise data management, remote device configuration and update control, sophisticated workflow and prioritized synchronization capabilities that have been the foundation of our product suite. This release keeps MobileFrame at the forefront of enterprise mobility, providing customers the most flexible and comprehensive mobility system in the market."
MobileFrame Product Suite TM v4.5 is shipping now.
For more information on MobileFrame 4.5, please contact Glenn Tosco or glen@impactwmss.com

Accellos Announces Availability of Version 6.0 of Accellos One Warehouse

2009-03-24T23:49:00.001-07:00

The V6.0 release adds some asked-for features to the already rich solution:
Windows Mobile based handheld interface
Comprehensive directed putaway module
Integration with BarTender 8.5 for user-defined labels and bar coded output
Extensions to interface with external print engines
Introduction of Accellos One Common Components which provide a common set of services for all Accellos One products
The Accellos One family of products is built on the Microsoft .NET platform and employs a SQL database and search engine. “This standards-based architecture approach makes Accellos One Warehouse Version 6.0 especially attractive to small and mid-size companies,” says Ross Elliott, Accellos Chief Technology Officer. “Unlike solutions based on proprietary technologies, it is compatible with most ERP and accounting systems as well as with complementary packages like EDI and demand planning systems. Version 6.0 leverages the Microsoft framework, like Windows Mobile, to deliver highly functional, asked-for capabilities.
For more information on Accellos One Warehouse 6.0, please contact Glenn Tosco or glen@impactwmss.com

Accellos One Pulse Heads Into BETA Release

2009-03-24T23:42:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
We’re excited to announce that the BETA release of our new supply chain intelligence tool, Accellos One Pulse, is shipping to a limited set of “early adopters” this week. For those of you who haven’t heard about Pulse, it will knock your socks off. Built using our new .NET framework and the latest technologies from Microsoft like AJAX and SilverLight, Pulse provides a dashboard paradigm that crosses all of Accellos’ products. From a single browser, the user can see key performance indicators from 3PL, Warehouse, Collect for GP, Prophesy Dispatch, Transport (FreightLogix) and our new Claims Management system.
For more information on Accellos One Pulse, please contact Glenn Tosco or glen@impactwmss.com

Janam Hand Held Device

2008-10-15T21:39:00.000-07:00

Has anyone tried the Janam Hand Held Device with the Accellos One Warehouse software? I am looking for feedback as to how well this device is performing in the warehouse environment.

Supplies For The Holiday Season

2008-10-15T21:35:00.000-07:00

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Zebra-Motorola-Sato

2008-10-15T21:24:00.001-07:00

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MobileWMS - Providing Mobility Hardware

2008-09-24T01:45:00.000-07:00

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