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WMS Implementation Teams – Getting the Right Mix (Part 1)

In this two part series, we talk about what we think a typical WMS implementation team will look like and give you tips on getting the right people in those roles. Keep in mind your team might look a little different if you are only going to implement one facility vs. multiple facilities.

Open Sky Group, Matson Logistics Awarded for Rapid WMS Upgrade

Open Sky Group and Matson Logistics announce today their inclusion in the Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) 100 Best Supply Chain Projects 2018. Open Sky Group, a global specialist for implementing JDA Software solutions, has worked with Matson Logistics, a leading third-party logistics service provider, for over a decade on supply chain software improvement projects. Most recently the two companies worked together to upgrade Matson’s JDA Warehouse Management software at its 1.1-million-square-foot logistics campus in Savannah, GA. The project won the recognition because of the way the two companies worked together to redefine processes for Matson, taking advantage of the functionality in the newest versions and for the tremendous cost-savings achieved.

Open Sky Group Recognized in Gartner Guide as Specialty Consulting Firm

Open Sky Group, a global specialist for implementing JDA Software solutions, announced today its inclusion in Gartner’s latest vendor guide for warehousing and fulfillment, developed to help supply chain and IT leaders become familiar with the warehouse and fulfillment market and develop a comprehensive logistics technology portfolio strategy.

JDA WLM SIG – Accomplishments and Goals

Ever thought about joining a JDA Special Interest Group (SIG), such as the JDA Warehouse Labor Management SIG? We sat down with Jim Chamberlain and Richard Johnson to discover why you might want to consider finding some time to become an active part of the group. This is the final part of a three part series.

JDA WLM SIG – Benefits of Membership

Ever thought about joining a JDA Special Interest Group (SIG), such as the JDA WLM SIG? We sat down with Jim Chamberlain and Richard Johnson to discover why you might want to consider finding some time to become an active part of the group. This is part 2 of a three part series.

JDA WLM SIG – Rebooted

Ever thought about joining a JDA SIG, or Special Interest Group, such as the JDA WLM? We sat down with Jim Chamberlain and Richard Johnson to talk about the group’s leadership and how it got re-booted in 2015.

Makita® Chooses Open Sky Group to Upgrade its JDA WMS and WLM Footprint

Open Sky Group today announces that Makita® USA, Inc. (Makita), a global manufacturer of industrial power tools, pneumatics and power equipment, selected Open Sky Group to manage the upgrade of JDA Warehouse Management and JDA Warehouse Labor Management to the newest versions at four US-based distribution centers.

Supply Chain Trends and Predictions 2018

Since there are always articles on trends this time of year – and predictions being made, we thought we’d throw our hat in the ring and talk about supply chain trends we see ourselves. When we discussed internally, people shared trends and predictions they saw coming on everything from supply chain and technology to war and economic strife caused by catastrophic events. Although all are equally valid (predictions can be wacky, wild, safe or sensible, right?), we chose to highlight the brighter predictions and supply chain trends here.

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