WMS Systems Advice (Warehouse Management Systems )

WMS Systems Advice:-

We are an independent Supply Chain & Logistics Consultancy working in WMS Solutions & Implementations. We have spent many years working with and implementing warehouse management systems.

Key benefits of using us are:

We are Independent WMS systems advice consultants.
We will know the improvements required and what the WMS system must deliver.
There are lots of WMS systems suppliers out there, we will help you choose the most cost effective WMS system for your business.
We can do the Project management with a cost effective, project management approach.
We don't sell WMS systems, and therefore we will always give you independent advice about any implementation risks to your business, e.g.:- Cost, Service etc....

Our Capabilities

Understanding the needs of such systems and your business is the key to successful changes and implementations. The costs of getting it wrong or being sold the wrong solutions can seriously damage your business, and your customer base.

We will be the conduit between your business and the WMS suppliers.
We understand such systems and the needs of business, and therefore we can ensure the correct functionality is in the specification. Changes after implementation are very expensive.
We have worked with major systems suppliers and understand how they manage these projects, and therefore we are well placed to help and advise you on the day to day management of the suppliers and their costs.
We can help and assist with putting together user training for the new or changed system, ensuring that the "Go Live" is much smoother. "Go Live " is always difficult, and most companies spend insufficient time with the user community on training and coaching prior to implementation.
Because we know the suppliers in the WMS Systems business, we can show you alternatives which may be you would not be shown.
We can organise reference site visits to show you these type of systems working, without being obligated to a particular supplier, thus giving impartiality.
We have implemented Hand Held Data collection devices with WMS systems, and therefore we can advise you on the strengths and weakness of the multitude of systems available today.
Bar-Code systems can really make a difference to factory & warehouse efficiency and data collection. We have the know how to help you through this minefield

Link to our :

WMS Requirements Review Programme

Warehouse Management Systems

A Warehouse Management System also known as a WMS is a software program designed to direct the flow of materials both into and out of specific storage locations. When a Warehouse Management System is integrated into the entire distribution process it directs the flow of materials to and from:-

Receiving to Quality Control
From Quality Control to active or reserve storage location
When it is integrated into a picking system with a barcode scanner/ reader it can direct pickers to specific locations, instruct the picker to pick the specified quantity
The WMS can manage the flow of materials placed into a conveyor system and guide materials through the system to a packing system or directly to an outbound trailer
When used with an outbound fixed barcode reader it can capture and validate what, when, where, and who loaded the out bound truck

FACT When properly configured and managed a Warehouse Management System can operate at levels in excess of 99.9% accuracy.

FACT Some WMS systems have been cost justified in as little as three months

FACT Accurate Warehouse Management Systems are the backbone of a Supply Chain System

Are Warehouse Management Systems reliable?

When managed properly they are extremely reliable if you follow the rules! In fact most users have found them to be so accurate, they have been able to completely eliminate their need for their annual physical inventory.

The first rule is . . .

everything has to be somewhere!

The second rule is . . .

everywhere is considered a stock keeping location!

For example: Each and every bin, slot, pallet rack, shelf, fork truck, pallet jack, spot on the floor, dock door, or just out in the yard is considered a stock keeping location!

Are they justifiable?

Yes . . . many small and medium size firms have been able to realize their ROI within a year or less!

What forms the basis of their cost justifications?

Hard Justification
- Elimination of Physical Inventory
- Elimination of Order Checking
- Improves Operator Efficiency
- Reduction in Staff
- Order Turn Around Time
- Improved Order Accuracy
- Reduction in Inventory Reduced Backorders
Soft Justification
- Improved Customer Service
- Improved Inventory Turns
- Improved House Keeping
- Improved Work Environment
- Improved Supplier Relationships
- Reduced Order Errors
- Improved Quality Control

Are they really necessary?

A WMS is quickly becoming a requirement more than an option in today’s “Supply Chain” environment. It is a essential component of a Lean and Agile Logistics & Distribution System.

Need help with WMS why not contact us today?

Link to our : WMS Requirements Review Programme

Link to our ERP Systems Page

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