DC Velocity - May 2011

Data Extractor for SAP: RedPrairie Corp. has unveiled the RedPrairie Data Extractor, a new solution that provides seamless integration between SAP warehouse management (WM) and RedPrairie Workforce Management (WFM) technologies.

RedPrairie’s Data Extractor and integration tool allows companies currently operating on the SAP WM platform to optimize labor spend and workforce productivity through RedPrairie’s WFM technology. The solution was developed to extract relevant data from SAP WM and translate these transactions into standard WFM inputs.

Data Extractor leverages SAP WM and RedPrairie WFM systems to their full potential without the high cost and excessive ramp-up times of custom integrations. Data Extractor translates labor data from SAP WM to guide RedPrairie WFM planning for all main functions of warehouse operation, including inbound receiving and put-away, replenishment, outbound picking, returns, cycle counting, and user sign-on and sign-off.

The RedPrairie Data Extractor works by translating SAP intermediate document transactions containing inventory movement and storage data into standard WFM input. Since SAP WM and RedPrairie WFM are separate systems, Data Extractor works with any release of RedPrairie WFM at 2007.1 or higher. This allows for SAP and RedPrairie systems to be upgraded independently, as needed. (RedPrairie, www.RedPrairie.com)

E-Class Mark III printer: Datamax-O’Neil, a manufacturer of industrial-grade label and receipt printing solutions, has introduced a new 4-inch label thermal desktop printer, the E-Class Mark III. Available in four distinct models, the E-Class Mark III has been designed to meet a broad range of customer requirements and applications, including transportation, logistics, and manufacturing.

The E-Class Mark III features rugged double-walled construction. Fewer moving and longer-lasting parts reduce maintenance requirements and ensure high reliability. The printer comes equipped with numerous language emulations and a selection of connectivity options to make replacement of existing printers or installation of new printers an easy process.

The E-Class Mark III reduces daily operational costs by minimizing power consumption with its stationary print head design. The printer uses larger, more economical 300-meter ribbons that reduce materials costs. In addition, the E-Class Mark III allows users to print only the number of labels that are required, meaning there is no wasted media. (Datamax-O’Neil, www.datamax-oneil.com)

7500 Series casters: Hamilton Caster’s new 7500 Series casters are designed to carry heavy loads over uneven surfaces. Constructed with a premium forged steel design and heavy-duty, semi-pneumatic tires, these casters offer twice the load capacity of a traditional pneumatic caster, the company says. They deliver a smooth ride, even over rough or broken concrete.

The 7500 Series casters are available in six wheel sizes, with diameters ranging from 10 to 21 inches, and with load capacities ranging from 1,000 to 4,200 pounds per caster. The casters are also offered in a dual-wheel version that doubles their total load capacity. Options include four-position swivel locks and brakes. (Hamilton Caster, www.hamiltoncaster.com)

CS100 case scale: Ossid has introduced its new CS100 case scale. This NTEP-certified scale offers a range of real-time data management and data communications advantages, especially in terms of connectivity with either carrier systems or a third-party website.

The Ossid CS100 utilizes the Microsoft SQL Database (MSDE) for seamless data integration and data transfers. It offers network connectivity through wired or wireless eth-ernet for automatic order processing and tracking, remote user training, off-site maintenance, software upgrades, and more. The scale also provides automatic downloads of product recipes to other line devices, such as labelers, inkjet printers, scanners, and case packers for reductions in human error.

The scale has easy-to-follow menu prompts, a 15-inch color touch screen, and the capability to support multiple languages. It can handle cases measuring up to 27. 5 inches wide and 29. 5 inches long and weighing up to 100 pounds. (Ossid, www.ossid.com)