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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Prime Line Announces 100,000 Sq. Ft. Expansion in Gaffney, SC to Enhance Operations, Drive Job Growth
GAFFNEY, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Prime Line, a division of S&S Activewear and a leading supplier of promotional products, proudly announces the expansion of its Gaffney, South Carolina facility with the addition of 100,000 square feet of new warehouse space. This strategic investment is part of a broader initiative to enhance operational capabilities, increase efficiency, and support continued business growth. The expanded facility will allow Prime Line to significantly scale its operations, create new jobs in the region, and continue to deliver best-in-class service to its distributor partners. The expanded facility will allow Prime Line to significantly scale its operations, create new jobs in the region, and continue to deliver best-in-class service to its distributor partners. This expansion also supports the implementation of a state-of-the-art Warehouse Management System (WMS) across the entire Prime Line network. The WMS will streamline warehouse and production processes, resulting in faster order fulfillment, reduced error rates, and improved overall reliability. 'Our Gaffney location plays a critical role in our national distribution strategy,' said Eric Levin, general manager of Prime Line. 'This 100,000 sq. ft. expansion, combined with new technology and increased headcount, is a major step forward in our commitment to service excellence and scalable growth.' Currently operating two shifts from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, the Gaffney facility also offers convenient customer pick-up service between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET. With the expansion, Prime Line anticipates not only increased operational capacity but also a notable boost to the local economy through job creation. Prime Line is proud to be recognized as a 5-Star Supplier on ASI's ESP platform and an A-rated Supplier on SAGE, reflecting the company's consistent delivery of high-quality products, reliable service, and customer satisfaction. This expansion further strengthens Prime Line's footprint in Spartanburg County, one of South Carolina's fastest-growing logistics and manufacturing hubs, and highlights the company's long-term investment in the region's workforce and infrastructure. For more information about Prime Line and its operations, visit About Prime Line Prime Line, a division of S&S Activewear, is a premier supplier of high-quality promotional products, offering an extensive catalog of innovative and in-demand brands. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, Prime Line continues to set new standards in the promotional industry. About S&S Activewear Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, S&S Activewear is a leading technology-enabled distributor of apparel and accessories in the United States and Canada. S&S offers more than 100 brands, including basic garments to fashion-forward styles, with over 4 million square feet of warehouse space across North America. S&S services a broad range of customers through its nationwide network, including retail brands, e-commerce companies, garment decorators, promotional products distributors, entertainment merchandisers, lifestyle brands and web-based platforms for apparel customization.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Warehouse Management System Market Report 2025: Industry Forecast to Reach ~$6 Billion by 2030
The market presents lucrative opportunities in adopting automation and AI to enhance warehouse operations across manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce sectors. Dublin, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Warehouse Management System Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F" has been added to offering. The Warehouse Management System Market was valued at USD 2.76 Billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 5.98 Billion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 13.59%. The global Warehouse Management System market has seen significant growth in recent years, fueled by widespread adoption across various industries. Critical sectors such as manufacturing, retail, third-party logistics, and e-commerce have recognized WMS solutions as vital tools for optimizing warehouse operations, managing inventory, and meeting business goals. Stricter regulations around data security, interoperability standards, and workforce safety have compelled companies to make substantial investments in advanced WMS platforms. Leading WMS providers have launched innovative offerings with capabilities like integrated warehouse automation, real-time inventory visibility, and customized reporting. These improvements have significantly enhanced operational efficiency, productivity, and quality of service. Furthermore, the integration of technologies like artificial intelligence, IoT sensors, and predictive analytics is transforming WMS capabilities. Advanced solutions now provide hyper-personalized inventory insights through mobile apps, predictive maintenance alerts, and demand forecasting, generating analytics on stock levels. This allows organizations to better optimize warehouse space usage, identify opportunities to reduce costs, and accelerate initiatives around supply chain visibility. Key Market Driver: Rising Demand for Automation in Warehousing Operations The growing need for automation in warehousing operations is a significant driver for the warehouse management system market. As global supply chains become increasingly complex and customer demands for faster deliveries intensify, businesses are under pressure to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Traditional warehouse management methods, which rely heavily on manual processes, are proving inadequate in addressing modern logistical challenges. This has led organizations to adopt advanced warehouse management systems integrated with automation technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. Automation reduces dependency on labor, minimizes errors, and optimizes warehouse operations by enabling real-time inventory tracking, efficient space utilization, and faster order fulfillment. For instance, autonomous mobile robots are being deployed in warehouses to transport goods, pick items, and perform sorting tasks, significantly reducing processing time. Additionally, automated systems allow for seamless inventory updates and provide businesses with accurate data to make informed decisions. Key Market Challenge: High Implementation Costs and Budget Constraints The significant cost associated with implementing a warehouse management system is one of the primary challenges hindering its widespread adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses are often required to make substantial investments in hardware, software, training, and ongoing system maintenance to successfully deploy a warehouse management system. For companies operating on limited budgets, these costs can become a considerable burden, deterring them from adopting advanced warehouse management solutions. The implementation process of a warehouse management system involves multiple phases, including system design, customization, and integration with existing enterprise resource planning solutions, which further adds to the overall expenses. The complexity of integrating warehouse management systems with legacy infrastructure often results in extended deployment timelines and additional consultancy costs. Companies also face challenges in ensuring that their workforce is adequately trained to utilize the new system effectively. Training costs, combined with the potential productivity loss during the transition phase, exacerbate the financial impact for organizations. Key Market Trend: Adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Warehouse Management Systems The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in warehouse management systems is emerging as a prominent trend within the industry. These advanced technologies enable systems to enhance efficiency, optimize inventory management, and streamline supply chain operations. Machine learning algorithms are used to predict demand patterns, manage stock levels more accurately, and identify potential bottlenecks in warehouse operations. Artificial intelligence, in turn, supports the automation of decision-making processes, enabling warehouses to operate with minimal human intervention and reducing the risk of errors. AI-powered warehouse management systems can predict the best times to restock inventory based on historical data and customer demand. These systems can also adapt to changing conditions in real time, allowing businesses to respond to supply chain disruptions or fluctuations in demand more effectively. By automating inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and supply chain forecasting, AI and machine learning significantly reduce operational costs and improve warehouse efficiency. Key Players Profiled in the Warehouse Management System Market Oracle Corporation International Business Machines Corporation PSI Logistics GmbH PTC Inc. Apple Inc. TECSYS Inc. BluJay Solutions, LLC SAP SE Manhattan Associates, Inc. Epicor Software Corporation Report Scope In this report, the Global Warehouse Management System Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below: Warehouse Management System Market, By Component: Software Services Warehouse Management System Market, By Deployment Model: On-Premise Cloud-Based Warehouse Management System Market, By Industry Vertical: Manufacturing Automotive Food and Beverage Electrical and Electronics Healthcare Retail and E-commerce Others Warehouse Management System Market, By Region: North America United States Canada Mexico Europe France United Kingdom Italy Germany Spain Asia-Pacific China India Japan Australia South Korea South America Brazil Argentina Colombia Middle East & Africa South Africa Saudi Arabia UAE Kuwait Turkey Egypt Key Attributes Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 180 Forecast Period 2024-2030 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024 $2.76 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 $5.98 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 13.5% Regions Covered Global For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. 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National Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Generix Named in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Article content Article content PARIS — Generix, a global business software company offering an expansive portfolio of SaaS solutions for supply chain, finance, commerce, and B2B integration, today announces it has been recognized by Gartner in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Article content This is the seventh consecutive year that Generix has been recognized for its portfolio of WMS Solutions. Designed to scale as supply chain operations grow from simple to complex flows, Generix WMS and Solochain WMS are currently in more than 2,000 warehouses globally. Article content 'We are honored to be recognized in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ WMS for the seventh consecutive year. Generix continues its commitment to providing WMS for every warehousing need at a global scale. With our two recognized WMS solutions, Generix WMS and Solochain WMS, we continue to innovate to better serve customer needs with the introduction of industry game-changing AI use-cases such as resource planning and computer vision,' said Si-Mohamed Saïd, Chief Marketing & Product Officer, Generix. Article content Generix offers a comprehensive portfolio of supply chain solutions, encompassing transportation and yard management, logistics and order replenishment management, as well as electronic data interchange (EDI). The Generix product suite also includes a Transportation Management System (TMS), omnichannel order management, and in-store inventory management-enhanced further by the acquisitions of DDS and Keyneo. Article content Generix WMS is a global, customizable warehouse management system with in-depth functionality and unlimited scale. Generix Solochain is a fast-start warehouse management system with proven, out-of-the-box functionality and the flexibility to quickly adapt. Article content Earlier this year, Generix launched Solochain Now, a WMS packaged solution bringing together the core capabilities of Solochain WMS services and industry best-practices and enabling companies to be up-and-running in as little as 16 weeks. The packaged solution offers best-in-class functionality quickly, integrating standard business processes and industry best practices. The pre-integrated configuration quickly adapts to new priorities without overloading IT resources. Article content GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark, and MAGIC QUADRANT is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Article content 'Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.' Article content Generix is a global SaaS company helping connect businesses together to turn each digital connection into digital value. It offers a leading portfolio of cloud solutions and services powered by AI to drive with confidence the most mission-critical digital business processes in supply chain, finance and commerce. It also provides end-to-end B2B integration and collaboration solutions so companies can fully operate across digital business networks. Nearly 900 Generix talents are dedicated to best serve over 5,000 customers across more than 60 countries. The company helps to process more than 17 billion messages, prepare more 600 million pallets, manage over 500 million invoices and more than 1 million transport operations per year. Generix believes in the immense growth potential of the networked economy in a sustainable world. More info: Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Oracle Named a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Warehouse Management Systems for 10th Consecutive Year
AI-powered fulfillment capabilities and real-time inventory visibility position Oracle Fusion Cloud Warehouse Management as the standard for SaaS warehouse management solutions AUSTIN, Texas, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Warehouse Management Systems. For the 10th year in a row, Oracle was recognized based on its Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision for Oracle Fusion Cloud Warehouse Management. A copy of the report is available here. 'Shifting market dynamics and growing customer expectations are putting increased strain on warehouse, inventory, and fulfillment operations,' said Srini Rajagopal, vice president of logistics product strategy at Oracle. 'Oracle Warehouse Management helps organizations streamline complex warehouse processes and achieve more complete inventory visibility from factory floors to distribution centers to store shelves. We believe our position as a Leader in this report reflects the strength of our solution, our continued investment in innovation, and – most importantly – the success of our customers.' Part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM), Oracle Warehouse Management provides a single platform for organizations to manage all warehouse management and fulfillment in the cloud. With embedded AI and industry-leading capabilities, Oracle Warehouse Management enables organizations to maximize order fulfillment, help reduce costs, and adapt to change. With Oracle Warehouse Management, organizations can: Part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, Oracle Cloud SCM enables customers to seamlessly connect supply chain processes and quickly respond to changing demand, supply, and market conditions. In addition, embedded AI acts as an advisor to help analyze supply chain data, generate content, and augment or automate processes to help improve business operations and create a resilient supply network to outpace change. For additional information on Oracle Cloud Warehouse Management applications, visit /. Gartner Disclaimer Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, Simon Tunstall, Dwight Klappich, Rishabh Narang, Federica Stufano, 1 May 2025. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark, and MAGIC QUADRANT is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About Oracle Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at Trademarks Oracle, Java, MySQL and NetSuite are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. NetSuite was the first cloud company—ushering in the new era of cloud computing. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Oracle
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Reply Named a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Warehouse Management Systems
TURIN, Italy, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reply, a global systems integrator and consulting firm, has been recognized for the sixth consecutive year as a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). We believe that this acknowledgment reflects Reply's continued commitment to delivering a cutting-edge, AI-powered warehouse management solution that enables global enterprises to digitize and optimize their supply chain operations. The evaluation was based on Reply's ability to execute and its completeness of vision. LEA Reply™ is Reply's next-generation digital supply chain platform, designed to meet the evolving demands of modern logistics. Built on a modular, cloud-native, and microservices-based architecture, LEA Reply™ offers flexibility and scalability—empowering clients to rapidly adapt and innovate across their supply chain operations. At the core of the platform, LEA Reply™ WMS optimizes warehouse management by streamlining workflows, enhancing visibility, and driving operational efficiency. From inbound to outbound, the solution enables real-time coordination and intelligent automation at every step of the process, from automated put-away strategies tailored to product rotation, to dynamic picking methods such as cluster picking and wave picking, already implemented at leading retailers and 3PLs. LEA Reply™ WMS also supports live inventory updates and seamless integration with automated material handling equipment, enabling clients to reduce stock discrepancies and cut dock-to-stock time. Taking it a step further, the platform is augmented by GaliLEA, Reply's generative AI-powered multi-agent assistant. GaliLEA is a flexible, scalable platform designed to evolve alongside your business. Built on a modular architecture, it allows for the seamless integration of the AI capabilities needed today, with the ability to expand as operations grow. Natively integrated with LEA Reply™, GaliLEA enhances usability and efficiency in warehouse management through intuitive conversational AI and leverages a set of specialized AI agents that handle distinct tasks: "Smart Search" retrieves inventory and operations data via voice, "Smart Support" provides contextual, voice-driven answers for faster issue resolution, "Ticket Helper" auto-generates support tickets to streamline responses, and "Dashboarder" enables the creation of customized dashboards and reports through voice commands. "We are proud to be recognized by Gartner as a Visionary," said Enrico Nebuloni, Executive Partner at Reply. "For us, this acknowledgment reinforces our vision to transform warehouse management into an intelligent, adaptive platform that learns from operational data and real-world contexts. With GaliLEA, we are building an ecosystem of AI agents that go beyond automation—they orchestrate complex logistics decisions in real time and unlock new value models based on usage and scalability. LEA is no longer just a configurable WMS; it's becoming a living system, capable of evolving and learning for our clients." Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, Dwight Klappich, Simon Tunstall, Rishabh Narang, Federica Stufano 1 May 2025 Gartner and Magic Quadrant are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ReplyReply [EXM, STAR: REY, ISIN: IT0005282865] specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. As a network of highly specialised companies, Reply supports major European industrial groups in the telecom and media; industry and services; banking and insurance and public sectors in defining and developing business models enabled by the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the internet of things. Reply's services include: consulting, system integration and digital services. View source version on Contacts Press contact: Reply Fabio Tel. +390117711594 Irene Tel. +39 02 535761
