How employees at the logistics center are advancing the supply chain.

Providing a single view that links customer, order, and inventory-related information.

By adopting a common integrated model within the company, customer, order, and inventory-related information is provided in a single view that is interconnected, eliminating the need for stores, customer service, and logistics centers to use individually independent and uncoordinated platforms or solutions to achieve business goals. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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We aggregate all best practices for fulfillment and provide them through a cloud-native omnichannel platform.

We support companies in optimizing their extensive and complex operations, responding to changes in the market and demand, and innovating repeatedly, quickly, and as many times as needed. By using Manhattan's solutions, companies can always access the latest, seamlessly interconnected technologies. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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Supply chain technology that is scalable to match operational size and can be operational in a short period of time.

Agile and highly adaptable warehouse management solutions that solve the challenges of complex supply chain execution. Implementation locations are not limited to on-premises or cloud. You can access a refined set of tools and features at an affordable price, enabling you to achieve your goals. Enjoy a quick deployment, user-friendly and proven solutions, along with an interface that is easy to use with touch operations. The environment is highly configurable, minimizing the effort required from internal IT resources and contributing to TCO reduction. Choose the best deployment option for your business. You can select from various deployment options, including public cloud, private cloud, managed/hosting services, or on-premises, tailored to your needs, performance, and budget. It is also possible to use the cloud environment hosted by Manhattan. With Manhattan Cloud, upgrades are performed annually, ensuring that you always have access to new features. The cloud upgrade service includes an option for automatic migration to the next version for your specific customizations.

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It is a warehouse management system that uses advanced technology that does not require software updates after implementation without versioning.

"Manhattan Active Warehouse Management" is a SaaS-based warehouse management system that has significantly expanded its global adoption. It has consistently received high ratings in Gartner's Magic Quadrant over the long term. 【Features】 <Versionless> After implementation, the operation of customized areas is guaranteed, and the system is automatically upgraded, allowing users to always utilize the latest version. <Microservices Architecture> By combining multiple independent functions, business logic is constructed, enabling zero-downtime system upgrades and flexible integration with external systems via APIs. This allows for the rapid implementation of new business models. <Auto-Scaling> The system is equipped with the ability to automatically scale out and in system resource capacity according to the fluctuating volume of transaction data during busy and slow business periods. <SaaS-based Operational Management> Infrastructure and application management is handled by Manhattan, allowing users to focus their management resources on developing extensions that drive and transform their business.

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Utilizing stores to maximize e-commerce sales.

The store fulfillment solution provides complete instructions and control from a single, responsive interface designed to run on any form factor and operating system. Whether in large stores with dedicated operations and customer service teams or in small stores where employees wear multiple hats, it offers easy-to-use mobile interfaces for reliable picking, packing, shipping from the store, and in-store pickups. Real-time access to in-store fulfillment information, activities, and processes enables efficient fulfillment while ensuring customer satisfaction. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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Improve store inventory accuracy and sales, and reduce product stockouts.

Due to the routine handling of products, the inventory accuracy at the store level remains at around 60 percent. Moreover, this was the case before the pressure from omnichannel fulfillment was applied. Activating the store network, which serves as a gateway for commerce often involving digital processing for products purchased online, is a top priority for delivering the omnichannel promise to customers. By ensuring store inventory accuracy, we can expand sales, reduce the risk of stockouts, and decrease the steps involved in in-store replenishment. Using mobile functionalities designed specifically for store employees for receiving and inventory management, we can handle processes such as store replenishment, orders from the website to the store, returns, and transfers for each shipment, case, carton, or item. With omnichannel commerce, the responsibilities of store employees have expanded beyond selling and providing services to customers, including accommodating options such as purchases from the online store, shipments from the store, and shipments to the store. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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Using intelligent optimization, evaluate many parameters related to fulfillment, transportation, stores, and customers in real time.

Adaptive Network Fulfillment (ANF) uses intelligent optimization to evaluate many parameters related to fulfillment, transportation, stores, and customers in real time, minimizing the impact on the in-store shopping experience and store employees while maximizing order profit margins and profitability. ANF is the final piece of the inventory puzzle for omnichannel retailers, enabling optimized sourcing in addition to providing visibility and availability views of global inventory. Since stores are one of the most important components of an omnichannel retailer's fulfillment network, it is necessary to adjust for the complexities and differences when using stores as opposed to logistics centers for fulfillment. In stores, additional considerations such as past performance in fulfillment, staff workload, in-store traffic, and inventory levels need to be evaluated. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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Retailers can quickly define and reset views or scenarios, matching the right inventory with the right customers.

Dynamic views incorporate elements such as sales methods, logistics, finance, store operations, and other user-defined features in real-time, transforming inventory visibility into availability. Features and Functions - Establish rules regarding inventory availability based on sales channels, retail brands, delivery methods, seasonality, store capacity/functionality, ease of access to inventory, inventory disposal, inventory display rules, safety stock levels, and more. - Manage supply levels through operational constraints such as fulfillment outages and workload in stores. - Modify views to display any inventory using a REST-based API. - Provide real-time inventory status updates to any channel. - Ensure store inventory levels to avoid disappointing in-store customers. - Provide order shipment date information across all sales channels. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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Manage orders collectively from various sales channels such as EC, online marketplaces, logistics centers (DC), stores, direct shippers, and agents.

Retailers can utilize order management throughout the entire lifecycle of customer orders, from credit fraud checks to payment processing and delivery of purchased items. In "order management," all systems are interconnected, including the creation of transactions with customers, interactions, documentation, and responses. It provides centralized access to all reliable information regarding orders. E-commerce personnel, customers, call center staff, shipping personnel, and store staff can grasp the status of transactions and overall inventory in real-time. By integrating and managing customer orders across all sales channels, brands, and regions within a single system, the omnichannel purchasing experience can be significantly improved. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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Not the wonderful experience you think, but the experience that the customer desires.

The experiences that customers seek are as diverse as individual personalities. One of the wonderful experiences that customers may envision is a sense of closeness to the brand through high-touch communication. If we could recommend products that align with their preferences based on previous purchase history, the customer's purchase rate would increase. Alternatively, if we can provide such services to customers seeking convenience, they may return to shop with us repeatedly. To serve customers better, it is essential to seamlessly integrate physical stores, online platforms, and mobile services, offering a wide range of fulfillment options from same-day shipping to home delivery. Additionally, we must not forget about customers who want to finish their shopping as quickly as possible or those who might abandon their purchases without hesitation if there are long lines at checkout. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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You can improve your ability to effectively control the three main factors of logistics costs: labor costs, transportation costs, and inventory holding costs.

Close collaboration between suppliers, carriers, and 3PLs is crucial for improving supply chain efficiency. By using appointment scheduling, we provide carriers and suppliers with self-scheduling capabilities for deliveries and pickups at the warehouse, eliminating time-consuming manual processes on the warehouse side and preventing delays and mistakes. Additionally, by carefully coordinating the inbound and outbound reservation schedules with warehouse personnel, shipping staff, and vehicle managers, we can enhance our ability to control the three main factors of logistics costs: labor costs, transportation costs, and inventory holding costs. Improving productivity and strengthening compliance Inadequate appointment scheduling with carriers can lead to labor shortages, inefficient loading and unloading, and unnecessary vehicle dwell time. Our appointment scheduling allows carriers and suppliers to easily self-schedule deliveries. This enables the warehouse to improve productivity, level out labor, and ensure adherence to schedules, supporting compliance with labor regulations.

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By managing the flow of all incoming and outgoing products, we maximize the efficiency of the facility and warehouse!

In today's supply chain, the need for rapid response has made operational efficiency more important than ever. Manhattan's yard management provides visibility down to the details and control over task-based on-site operations, ensuring operational efficiency. Furthermore, by maximizing the flow of all inbound and outbound goods, teams can reduce costs while meeting customer demands. Enhancing visibility and improving control Yard management maximizes efficiency in on-site and warehouse operations by managing the flow of all inbound and outbound goods. With Manhattan's proven on-site management solutions, it is possible to plan, execute, track, and audit cargo loading while considering key characteristics such as shipment type, cargo content, required personnel, and the capacity of docks and warehouses. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

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A comprehensive logistics solution designed to support the overall delivery needs of the company, regardless of transportation methods, areas, or channels.

Manhattan's Active Transportation solution is a comprehensive logistics solution designed to support the delivery needs of the entire enterprise, regardless of transportation method, area, or channel. This solution enables transportation modeling, fleet optimization, and dispatch, as well as support for parcel and residential deliveries, integrating transportation and logistics within the logistics system through visualization. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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Labor management enhances product throughput, promotes customer service, and supports warehouse efficiency improvement.

High expectations for customer service through omnichannel commerce, fluctuating demand, an increase in the number of SKUs handled, and a reduction in the quantity per order require higher employee productivity and efficiency than before. In today's fast-paced economy, strengthening relationships with workers is essential for success. This allows for cost reduction while driving innovation and increasing productivity and final profit margins. Manhattan's labor management solution is a system designed to bridge the engagement gap with employees by recommending rewards for high performers and providing coaching and training for those who are not meeting their goals. As a result, workforce efficiency can be improved, leading to reduced turnover rates and increased productivity within the warehouse. Additionally, labor management enables managers and supervisors to forecast workloads, track productivity, and calculate incentives. By using this user-friendly mobile solution, supervisors can increase the time spent in the warehouse, engage with their teams, respond in real-time to remove obstacles, address underperforming employees, and ensure that operations run smoothly.

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Centralized Management View of Corporate Inventory Strategy

Manhattan Active Inventory provides a centralized integrated view to examine a company's inventory strategy from all angles. From annual financial planning to daily replenishment orders and regular corporate planning adjustments, Manhattan Active Inventory offers the tools necessary to maximize value and profit from a company's inventory investment strategy, supporting the company's Push Possible. Towards the Era of Omnichannel Inventory Optimization Improving service levels to increase sales while controlling safety stock. This concept has been the foundation of inventory optimization for decades. However, in the era of digital commerce and omnichannel fulfillment, the approach to inventory optimization has fundamentally changed. Inventory is now utilized in real-time and in new, different ways, rendering most of the inventory management methodologies widely used today outdated. In this new realm, old methods no longer apply. Manhattan Active Inventory provides new perspectives and innovations to tackle today's omnichannel inventory challenges.

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The seismic sensor device "HK-2" detects strong tremors equivalent to a seismic intensity of 5 or higher, transmits a signal to the control room, and emergency stops the facility equipment. 【Installation Location】 Automotive parts factory 【Challenges】 Due to the maintenance and replacement of the factory equipment control devices, we considered updating the existing seismic sensors as well, but since production had already ended, we were looking for alternatives. 【Effects After Installation】 The HK-2 has the function to emergency stop equipment during an earthquake, and since its functionality is the same as the existing device, it was introduced as a replacement. Its compact size also allowed it to fit within the existing control panel being used. ★See more examples of the seismic sensor device "HK-2" https://www.hotron.co.jp/recommend/HK-2_lp.html#anchor_a04 ◎For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

In recent times, there has been a growing interest in infection control measures and facility hygiene management. Our company offers non-contact sensor products that are recommended for commercial facilities, food factories, and nursing and caregiving facilities. 【Sensors for Automatic Doors】 ● Light Touch Sensor HA-T401 … When you wave your hand in front of the automatic door, the sensor detects the movement and opens or closes the door. This is recommended for making doors with touch switches non-contact. ● Hand Wave Sensor PF-R5, PF-U2, DHS-1 … Opens and closes the automatic door by waving your hand in front of the sensor. ● Foot Switch PF-01S/01D/03S/05 … Opens and closes the automatic door by placing your foot in the opening. 【Access Control System】 ● Face Recognition + Unmanned Temperature Measurement DS Series … Allows for face recognition along with mask detection and body temperature measurement simultaneously. ● Automatic Disinfectant Spray Dispenser PHW-03B … Automatically sprays disinfectant when you wave your hand in front of the sensor. 【Nursing and Care Sensors】 ● Infrared Bed Exit Sensor "Just Place It Pole-kun" … This bed exit sensor is installed next to the bed and notifies via nurse call when the subject enters the detection range. ◎ For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

To customers considering the introduction of vehicle detection sensors for parking lot construction, design, or management: Are you facing any challenges with current issues or selecting the right sensors for parking management? Hotron offers free materials that explain how to utilize vehicle detection sensors and the benefits of their introduction! ▽ Here is the lineup of materials ◉ Vehicle Detection Sensor Basic Guide This guide focuses on the challenges and solutions in parking lot operations, introducing the overview of vehicle detection sensors. ◉ Key Points for Introducing Vehicle Detection Sensors This material discusses the benefits of introduction based on installation locations and specific challenges. ◉ Case Studies of Vehicle Detection Sensor Implementation This document presents the challenges before implementation and the results after introduction. For more details, please download from our website and check it out. https://www.hotron.co.jp/download/

[Announcement of New Product] Launch of Visual Inspection Lighting Power-Eye ST2 The latest model of handheld high-power spotlight lighting enhances the accuracy of visual inspections for scratches and appearance. We have newly released the handheld spotlight lighting "Power-Eye ST2 LSP45FW," which is ideal for visual inspections of appearance and scratches/dents. As a successor to the discontinued "Power-Eye ST LSP68x240W-ST," it achieves higher inspection accuracy and operability. The Power-Eye ST2 is a high-power handheld spotlight that strongly supports high-precision visual inspections required in manufacturing and quality control processes. It visualizes fine scratches, dents, and distortions on the work surface with high contrast, contributing to improved inspection quality. Ideal for the following applications: - Appearance inspections on production lines - Inspection of scratches and dents on metal and plastic parts - Checking for distortions and uneven reflections on machined surfaces - Local lighting in maintenance areas - General visual inspections in quality control processes For detailed product specifications and consultation on implementation, please feel free to contact us.

Even in sub-zero temperatures, management that doesn't stop. ~Proposal for upgrading to next-generation commercial air conditioners designed for cold regions~ On winter mornings, offices and stores are not warming up. Is that slight "heating loss" directly linked to decreased employee performance and dissatisfaction from important customers? If your existing air conditioner has been installed for over 10 years, it poses a "hidden management risk." The latest commercial air conditioners for cold regions have evolved from mere heating devices into powerful infrastructure that supports stable operation during winter. [Three Reasons to Recommend Cold Region Models] Overwhelming defrosting performance: Maintains performance even in low outdoor temperatures. Continuous operation technology that doesn't stop heating creates a comfortable space. Cost reduction: The latest inverter technology significantly reduces electricity costs compared to older models. Avoidance of failure risks: Prevents high repair costs and losses from business interruptions due to sudden failures of aging models. From "still working" to "replace it while you can." Shall we get through the harsh winter with reliable peace of mind and efficient cost management? If you have any questions or would like a quote, please feel free to contact us. We will fully support you in replacing your commercial air conditioner!