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September 1, 2026

Descartes Acquires Extensiv: What It Means for 3PLs

On September 1, 2026, Descartes Systems Group announced its acquisition of Extensiv for approximately $120 million. What was announced, what usually follows deals like this, and the questions Extensiv customers should put to their vendor before renewal.

September 1, 2026

Compare Extensiv vs ShipHero | The Best Alternative

How does ShipHero’s Warehouse Management System stack up against Extensiv’s (a.k.a 3PL Central) Warehouse Manager? Learn more about ShipHero, its features and how it differs from 3PL Central.

August 24, 2026

AI-Friendly WMS, Security-First: How to Evaluate Agent Access to Your Warehouse Data

Read-only by default, opt-in read-write. Scoped credentials. Field-level PII control. Revocable tokens. How to evaluate whether a WMS is safe to connect an AI agent to.

July 15, 2026

How ShipHero MCP Turns Live Warehouse Data Into Real-Time Answers

Connect ShipHero to your favorite AI client. Ask operational questions in plain English, and choose whether the agent can read your warehouse data or also act on it.

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July 17, 2025

Detailed Guide to Automated Warehouse Picking Systems for 2026

Explore the future of warehouse efficiency with this detailed guide on automated picking systems, trends, and innovations for 2026.

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July 17, 2025

What is Wave Planning in a Warehouse Management System?

Learn about wave planning in warehouse management systems—how it streamlines operations, boosts efficiency, and enhances productivity.

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July 17, 2025

What is Warehouse Wave Picking? Definition and Essential Tips

Discover warehouse wave picking, how it optimizes order fulfillment, and essential tips to boost your warehouse productivity.

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July 17, 2025

RFID Inventory Management: Is It the Future of Logistics?

Understand how RFID inventory management technology is shaping logistics, and why it could be the future standard for warehouse operations.

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July 17, 2025

Best Inventory Replenishment Models & Strategy Breakdown

Compare inventory replenishment methods like periodic, continuous, JIT, and VMI, plus models like EOQ, ROP, and ABC, to pick the right restocking strategy.

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July 16, 2025