With the growing economy, 2006 should expect more wholesale distributors to assess the state of their existing software applications and technology, according to the results gathered by the Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group.
The user conference hosted by Vormittag Associates (VAI) at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Sept. 22-24, 2005, offered a number of in-depth breakout sessions and industry-specific open forums, focusing on technologies that help companies move their business forward.
Provia Software, a provider of order-to-delivery supply chain execution software, announced that Owens Corning, manufacturer of materials and composite systems, set up its ViaWare Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) at six additional sites.
A study sponsored by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and conducted by the University of Arkansas' Walton College research faculty, found that the use of RFID (radio frequency identification) technology reduced out-of-stocks by 26% on retail shelves.
Fluke Corp., a supplier of test and measurement equipment, sponsored Test Tool Talk where users of test and measurement tools can exchange information, ideas and opinions, access resources on products and safety issues, and get expert support on a wide range of tools and applications.
iCode, a provider of business application suite solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced the company has changed its name to Everest Software Inc.