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Practical handbook provides guidance through every step of WMS implementation

(Boonton, NJ, May 19, 2005) — After a few down years, the WMS market appears to be poised for an upswing. An improving economy, new technology, and renewed interest are making news in the industry.

In this climate of growth, the Distribution Group has published the second edition of The WMS Handbook.

The Handbook provides an introduction to warehouse management systems, what they are and how they’re used to maximize efficiency, reduce errors and lead time, and optimize labor and space utilization.

This is followed by a thorough and complete discussion of how to develop an effective business case for a WMS, select the right system, and get it up and running. This material includes a 30-page vendor directory with details on system capabilities and functionality, along with full contact information.

In the event that readers are integrating the WMS with other systems, the Handbook includes a wealth of information on systems integration with detailed sections on interfacing with transportation management systems, conveyor and machine control systems, voice directed systems and pick-to-light systems.

There are also individual sections devoted to Automatic Identification Systems, Compliance Labeling, Electronic Data Interchange, and Radio Frequency Communications.

The WMS Handbook is published by the Distribution Group, which provides highly focused publications to help warehouse and distribution center managers improve the performance of their operations.

Additional information on The WMS Handbook is available online at http://www.DistributionGroup.com/wmshb.php or by phoning the Distribution Group at 1-800-232-4317.

About the Distribution Group

For more than 40 years, Distribution Group publications have helped distribution center and warehouse managers increase productivity, cut costs, and meet increasing customer demands. Distribution Group publishes Distribution Center Management newsletter, books and reports, and a free e-newsletter.

Website: http://www.DistributionGroup.com