The implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is very complex and planning is critical to the success of the implementation. The complexity of warehouse automation must be integral to the planning process. Typically, the implementation requires interfaces to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system which adds another layer of complexity. The WMS's of today include complex technology such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and voice recognition and there is the added challenge of implementing the system while you’re still operating the warehouse. A major factor of all WMS projects is to still ship product while the WMS is being implemented.
Despite the complexity, WMS systems offer businesses considerable and significant benefits. The improvement of integrated order directives from all channels of business, the intricacies and efficiencies of picking, packing and shipping, along with the process of receiving, QA, handling cross dock and handling of returns will ultimately improve metrics, reduce costs and improve inventory accuracy.
Despite the complexity, WMS systems offer businesses considerable and significant benefits. The improvement of integrated order directives from all channels of business, the intricacies and efficiencies of picking, packing and shipping, along with the process of receiving, QA, handling cross dock and handling of returns will ultimately improve metrics, reduce costs and improve inventory accuracy.
They are experts at:
- Managing all aspects of the program through the implementation life cycle including, Project Initiation, Planning and Design & Development.
- Establishing clear goals and communicating to all participants.
- Outlining expectations from project initiation.
- Everyone on the same page to guarantee project success including sponsorship of key stake holders.
- Outlining potential risks and how you’ll manage them when they occur.
- Optimizing Program resources.
- Minimize meeting time to maximize productivity.
- Allocating / Reallocating resources throughout the project to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Budget management.
- Communication with status reporting to all stake-holder’s both Business and IT leads.
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