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Warehouse management systems

The choosing of a warehouse management system (WMS) is one of the most difficult decision processes in the area of logistical optimisation:

 

  • It is problematic to recognise whether the requirements of the target processes are covered by the functionality of a potential WMS.
  • The advantages and risks of integrating a WMS into an existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, rather than its use as a separate system are not apparent.
  • An unmanageable number of WMS providers and in some cases ERP consultancies with various levels of expertise are competing with each other.
  • Offers are only functional and, within the boundaries of the offered services, are not comparable.


viaLog will support you in all phases of the conception, selection and introduction of a Warehouse Management System:

 

1. Determining the logistics IT strategy

 

Reaching a decision on whether to integrate the WMS in the logistics IT structure (for example, integration in ERP) or connecting as an external WMS, limiting the functionality to that of a sub-system.


2. Fine tuning the logistics for the introduction of the WMS


Checking and optimising all logistics activities with a view to improving efficiency through the introduction of the WMS.

 

3. Requirement specification


Definitionof all the requirements concerning soft- and hardware, supplemented with contractual regulations to protect the project from future risks.

4. Invitation for tender


We support our client during the order of soft- and hardware: We achieve competitive prices, in line with current market standards.

5. Final requirement specification


Moderation and textual management of the final requirement specification including the selection of interfaces and sub-systems.

6. Project management through the implementation


Projectmanagement from the implementation though to the final acceptance with a view to: budget and schedule monitoring, preparation of implementation, the planning of training and testing, the controlling of testing and implementation progression, assessment of tests and acceptance.

7. Operational fine tuning


Developing the intended output of the warehouse by bringing together all elements (software, hardware, human resources, organisational structures, controlling, etc.)

 

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