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• July 23, 2020

Successful WMS Implementation Case Studies

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) represent a major investment in your supply chain and operational efficiency. While it can be difficult to gauge your estimated time to value, these four cases featuring enVista clients provide a warehouse management system business case and showcase outcomes after successful WMS implementations.

In this post, we’ll cover four examples of WMS implementations and how they helped companies to optimize warehouse operations :

• Nature’s Best
• Performance Bike
• Bradshaw International
• Men’s Wearhouse

Four  WMS Implementation Examples

1. nature’s best.

*Note: Since project completion, Nature’s Best has been acquired by KeHE.*

Leading the market of health and natural foods distribution, Nature’s Best serves Certified Organic products in over twelve states. Nature’s Best was experiencing high labor costs based on time and manpower to transport temperature-controlled food products between four buildings on its DC campus. The company’s zones were organized to suit either small or large clients – a key competitive differentiator. Because of the facility layout, the overall distribution process was inefficient; each product was touched 18 times on its way to the customer. Nature’s Best technology, distribution processes and buildings also needed updating to keep pace with growth projections.

enVista was called upon to address and resolve the challenges Nature’s Best was facing and did so using its consult, implement and operate (CIO) methodology to create a customized solution.

Phase One: Consult

A supply chain strategy that met Nature’s Best’s business goals was developed. enVista conducted a material flow analysis and redesigned the internal flow processes to increase efficiencies. As a result, a global WMS was selected that addressed all of Nature’s Best’s concerns and determined construction needs for the distribution center (DC). Operations would be consolidated to one DC, and enVista designed the new facility with various temperature-controlled zones.

Phase Two: Implement

As Nature’s Best began construction, enVista supervised the integration and implemented a Manhattan Associates WMS including interface design, configuration, training, facility preparation and labor standards among other features. Nature’s Best shifted from a mechanized to non-mechanized system and from paper to radio-frequency (RF) devices with voice-based technology. enVista managed the move of $25 million of inventory and trained the company team on new system processes.

Phase Three: Operate

During go-live, enVista ensured a seamless transition into Nature’s Best new facility, systems and processes. Throughout the Consult, Implement, and Operate phases, sales were steady – even growing – and upon completion, the project was delivered on time and within budget. The chosen system required few modifications for Nature’s Best’s business model, which would lower costs and allow for easier upgrades in the future.

The new system reduced labor costs by over 30 percent and more than doubled productivity. Ninety-seven percent of full-time employees were retained, and temporary and non-value-added positions were eliminated. Nature’s Best went consultant-free only four weeks after go-live.

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Example 2: Performance Bike

Performance Bike is a privately-held, specialty retailer focused on bicycles and accessories. The company had expanded to over 110 retail locations since its founding in 1982. Performance Bike had a DC in Chapel Hill, NC, with over 60 associates and partners with a 3PL in Long Beach, CA.

Due to compliance issues with the U.S. Postal Service barcodes, Performance Bike had to make system changes to its Manhattan PkMS WMS. The company’s experience with Manhattan Associates gave it a flexible approach when considering an upgrade. enVista’s enABLE methodology was used for the upgrade, and many of the roles typically filled by software or consulting companies were completed by Performance Bike.

Because of the prior experience and flexibility of Performance Bike and enVista, the WMS implementation was under budget and on time. Team members from both enVista and Performance Bike worked together to complete and implement the WMS. The vice president of warehouse operations for Performance Bike noted enVista’s customer-centric approach and flexibility.

The WMS upgrade was implemented in less than 6 months. There were very minor changes to the user experience, so trainings were seamless and increased productivity. Performance Bike experienced a pick per hour increase of 50 to 100 units per hour, exceeding the company’s executives’ expectations.

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Example 3: Bradshaw International

Bradshaw International’s Good Cook™ brand is sold in over 30,000 U.S. retail stores. Bradshaw is a leading marketer of kitchenware products and launched Good Cook to incorporate quality, value and service into every product. This philosophy has allowed Good Cook to achieve the best position for kitchen tools and gadgets with 43 percent of the market.

Bradshaw was asked to participate in Wal-Mart’s direct store delivery consolidation (DSDC) program as Good Cook is distributed in the stores. The program was designed to allow shippers to directly replenish Wal-Mart stores in less-than-case-pack quantities. To do so, Bradshaw had to make changes to several parts of its current distribution systems.

Changes to electric data interchange (EDI), order management, and a pick/pack operation integrated with a new WMS would be required to handle the new variable volumes. enVista was asked to help design and integrate the DSDC program. To meet Walmart’s DSDC objectives, the team had to design and build a new pick/pack module, select the technology to be used by the picking team, and integrate it with the WMS. The order management software , EDI software and billing system had to be modified to accommodate the structures required by Walmart’s DSDC program.

The team profiled SKU movements, identified pick and storage mediums to model replenishment rates, and formulated labor plans and proper work flows. Bradshaw IT and enVista worked together to make configuration changes to the RedPrairie WMS and integrate it with the Pick from Light System and EDI software. The joint team also specified data maps from order capture to order management to WMS through EDI transmissions to move the infrastructure to industry standards.

With enVista’s help, Bradshaw successfully integrated the DSDC program into operations. Shipping volumes increased beyond expectations, but the new WMS has allowed Bradshaw to keep up with demand. The program was implemented with almost no customer disruption.

Example 4: Men’s Wearhouse

Founded in 1973, Men’s Wearhouse is one of the country’s largest specialty retailers of men’s apparel with over 700 stores. The stores carry a full selection of high-end men’s clothing and accessories.

Men’s Warehouse’s main DC was a 1.1-million square foot facility in Houston, Texas. It is the core retail distribution center for Men’s Warehouse retail stores, as well as 60 percent of merchandise from K&G Retail stores, acquired in 1999. A significant percentage of its garment-on-hanger merchandise is shipped by dedicated fleet to regional hubs across the country. enVista’s main objective was to consolidate retail and e-commerce systems to run all operations on a single platform and a central material handling equipment (MHE) integration point.

enVista acted as the program management role for supply chain execution and MHE software functions for all facilities. The implementation of the new systems platform occurred in two distinct phases.

The first phase focused on using the new systems platform to more efficiently meet Men’s Wearhouse’s growing e-commerce business needs. A new WMS and distributed order management system were implemented and integrated to an e-commerce web platform. These systems allowed strategic decision making regarding e-commerce order fulfillment and room for growth, along with the accuracy and flexibility necessary for seamless execution and delivery.

Phase two focused on implementing the new WMS and a consolidated warehouse control system (WCS) in Men’s Wearhouse’s Retail Distribution Operation. The WMS replaced the retailer’s legacy system, and the WCS consolidated the management of several operations into one system. Men’s Wearhouse now has the ability to dynamically change product flow, unit allocation, and achieve more effective utilization of Case Level ASN receiving with the new WMS. The system’s ability to recognize and execute on cross-docking opportunities created improved throughput and lower overall processing costs.

With the implementation of a common WMS and standardized processes, Men’s Wearhouse was able to share recourses across operations and respond to seasonal increases in workload more effectively. The implementation of WMS and WCS gives the company the ability to consolidate its distinct Men’s Wearhouse and K&G distribution operations to reduce costs and increase overall processing efficiency.

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Conclusion: enVista’s WMS Expertise

Getting your WMS right and making sure it’s integrated properly across your supply chain technology stack is critical to realizing quick ROI and improved operational efficiencies. 

enVista has completed hundreds of WMS implementation projects in its nearly two decades of experience, and our vendor agnostic approach to consulting and implementation ensures you get objective help for your most critical projects. We’re passionate about supply chains and delivering solutions that are the right fit for our clients and would love to help you optimize your supply chain.

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Improving warehouse operations—digitally

Warehouse operations are increasing in complexity with time. The growth of e-commerce has led to a proliferation of SKUs, and there’s an ever-growing need to delight customers by offering super-fast fulfillment. Technology is a factor as well: as new automation systems come onto the market, operations leaders must face the challenge of keeping pace and understanding which technologies apply and what kind of impact they can generate.

Worldwide, companies spend an estimated $350 billion a year on warehousing, and that number grows each year as pick sizes shrink and costs balloon, raising pressure not just on margins but also on service levels.

The need to improve both sides of the equation may be obvious, but the question is how. Trial-and-error is not an option: companies cannot simply shut down a warehouse so they can tinker with new layouts and workflows to see what works best.

But the better news is that they don’t have to. A few companies are already able to design and visualize their warehouse operations virtually via “digital twin” simulations. The simulations allow companies to create virtual models of their existing facilities, and then test different scenarios—no shutdowns required.

This digital warehouse-design approach lets companies experiment with different floor plans, workflows, and other variables to assess the overall impact virtually. Operations leaders can see the impact of changes in a wide range of factors, including the SKU mix, order and shipment profiles, seasonal demand spikes, productivity initiatives, automation options, and a host of other issues that impact warehouse performance. This level of detail allows warehouse designs to be optimized in advance, before anyone starts moving physical assets.

The process typically takes six to ten weeks. The revamped warehouse designs that result can help companies improve efficiency by 20 to 25 percent, before spending the money to test or pilot the changes (exhibit).

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The power of digital simulations.

Digital warehouse design has a wide range of applications, from productivity initiatives at existing facilities to mergers, warehouse consolidations, and new warehouse construction. Across all applications, however, the benefits are reasonably consistent: sizable savings in operating expenses from productivity improvement, as well as in capital expenses from optimizing the deployment of material-handling equipment, storage assets, and targeted, right-sized automation systems.

The approach removes bottlenecks to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and enables optimal slotting and product flows to meet service requirements at the lowest possible cost. Most important, digital warehouse design identifies the full potential of a given facility, rather than forcing companies to settle for incremental improvements to the as-is layout.

Critically, the process also enables companies to gauge the potential impact of mechanization and automation options across the entire spectrum of vendors and products on the market. These technologies can be powerful tools to reduce space and increase efficiency. But in some cases, incorrect or inappropriate automation can actually create more problems than it solves. Digital modeling lets companies see what is possible from a range of technologies and applications, before they make any investment decisions.

Transcending traditional improvements

Of course, most companies know they need to improve their warehouse operations. But they struggle to identify and make the needed upgrades, due to limited data and internal expertise. Quite simply, many companies lack the full set of capabilities needed to assess various warehouse improvement options and create a business case that incorporates capex investments and running costs.

Some rely on third-party logistics providers, but even those vendors often lack the breadth of expertise to see what is truly possible with alternative warehouse designs and operations. A related problem is that most traditional methods to design or revamp warehouses use computer-aided design software (CAD)—which is resource-heavy and time-consuming, and doesn’t allow companies to calculate the impact of new changes or anticipate second-order effects. Digital warehouse design, by contrast, offers a low-risk way to visualize and optimize layouts, allowing companies to rapidly identify real, feasible solutions that deliver quick impact.

For example, a North American manufacturer decided to consolidate several regional manufacturing and warehouse locations into a single campus, with separate buildings dedicated to manufacturing and warehousing. However, it faced several challenges, including capital constraints, insufficient warehouse space, and a need to move fast.

Instead of relying on traditional tools, the company used a digital warehouse-design approach to simulate various options across warehousing, kitting (assembly of related items into a single “kit” for shipment), and value-added operations. The digital tools allowed the company to develop detailed OPEX and CAPEX estimates for both manual and automated solutions, making it far easier to evaluate various business cases. In all, the company reduced planned capex by approximately 10 percent and operating expenses by more than 30 percent.

Digital warehouse design can also help companies rethink existing facilities. For example, another company deployed digital warehouse-design and simulation tools to optimize and revamp its operations in a warehouse currently in operation. It built models to test various layouts, material-handling-flow scenarios, picking methods, and targeted automation solutions.

Starting from an optimized slotting design, the digital twin analyzed historical orders to estimate the exact labor and equipment requirements by day of the week and by hour of the day. With accurate labor-staffing models, the company was able to choose the most optimal, modular design to implement during the transition. In addition, the company could define precise, engineered standards for each operation of the warehouse, and it could monitor daily labor and equipment performance once the new system was in place. This enabled the company to reduce annual operating expenses by 18 percent.

Similarly, one business had a central regional warehouse in Eastern Europe, with annual costs of several million dollars. By constructing a digital twin, the company analyzed the potential improvements from a proposed layout change (specifically, a picking zone that enabled one-step picking). Looking at both high-season and low-season volume, the company determined that it could reduce input costs by more than 25 percent.

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Foundational capabilities.

As with most technology, digital warehouse design is not a turnkey solution. To capture its full potential, companies must understand their strategy not only for today and tomorrow, but also well into the future—in terms of product portfolio, customer-order profiles, and other factors. Leadership teams must assess the implications of design changes on the supply-chain network as well. And success requires new capabilities in warehouse design—typically engineers who understand the range of variations and permutations for a space. Most organizations do not yet have internal people ready for these roles, and thus need to source that expertise externally.

As a practical matter, the simulation process must involve operations and warehouse managers—those with the deep day-to-day knowledge and real-world insights that can only come from direct experience. Because these experts will be tasked with implementing any changes to the warehouse after the simulation ends, their buy-in will be essential. The more they contribute during the early stages of the process, the more willing they are likely to be to forego old habits and work in new ways.

Last, companies need to plan for repeated changes over time. Optimizing warehouse performance is a process without a finish line—it must happen again and again, as market forces, technology, and consumer preferences continue to evolve. In fact, digital warehouse-simulation tools could become a new way of setting performance expectations, with the tools embedded as part of the day-to-day management of each distribution center. Estimating daily performance targets based on daily volume, mix, and staffing can help warehouse managers manage the shift’s performance more precisely than any other traditional, static approach to setting goals.

Companies face a growing need to improve their warehouse operations. Digital warehouse design is one clear means to help them do so. The process may be virtual, but the results generate a real impact on performance, providing an edge in an ever-more-complex warehousing landscape.

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Felipe Bustamante is a consultant in McKinsey’s Miami office, Ashutosh Dekhne is a partner in the Dallas office, Jörn Herrmann is a senior expert in the Zürich office, and Vedang Singh is a consultant in the New Jersey office.

The authors wish to thank Aditi Brodie for her contribution to this article.

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Warehouse Management Software: A Case Study 

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Warehouse Management Software (WMS): A Case Study 

Table of contents.

Warehouse management software (WMS) has become an integral tool for modern businesses seeking to optimize their supply chain operations. With the ever-increasing complexity of managing inventory, orders, and logistics, implementing an effective WMS solution can provide significant advantages.

Introduction to Warehouse Management Software (WMS)

Understanding warehouse management systems (wms).

Warehouse Management Software ( WMS ) is like your personal assistant for managing the chaos of a warehouse. It’s a fancy computer program that helps keep track of inventory, streamline processes, and make your life a whole lot easier. Think of it as the Hermione Granger of your warehouse – organized, efficient, and always on top of things.

Evolution and Advancements in WMS

Gone are the days of scribbling inventory numbers on a piece of paper and playing detective to find that missing box of widgets. WMS has come a long way since then. It has evolved from simple spreadsheets to sophisticated systems that can handle complex tasks like inventory tracking, order processing, and even automated picking and packing. It’s like upgrading from a flip phone to the latest iPhone – everything just works better.

Benefits of Implementing WMS

Implementing a WMS might sound like a hassle, but trust me, the benefits are totally worth it. With a WMS by your side, you can say goodbye to inventory nightmares, reduce errors, and improve overall efficiency. It’s like having a superpower that makes your warehouse run smoother than a freshly oiled machine. From enhanced inventory visibility to streamlined order fulfillment, WMS has your back.

About the Client

Our client, a prominent e-commerce company, faced challenges in efficiently managing its warehouse operations. With a growing inventory and increasing order volume, they recognized the need for a robust Warehouse Management Software (WMS) to streamline inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and overall warehouse efficiency. 

Project Overview

The project involved developing a .NET-based Warehouse Management Software that seamlessly integrated with the client’s existing systems. The primary objectives were to provide real-time visibility into stock levels, automate order processing, and optimize the warehouse layout for improved picking and packing processes. 

The Challenges

• Inefficient Inventory Tracking: The existing systems lacked real-time visibility, leading to inaccuracies in inventory tracking. 
• Manual Order Processing: Order fulfillment processes were time-consuming and prone to errors due to manual interventions. 
• Suboptimal Warehouse Layout: The warehouse layout needed optimization to enhance picking and packing efficiency. 

The Solution

Our team, comprising skilled developers and project managers, collaborated to design and implement a comprehensive Warehouse Management Software. Technologies such as .NET, SQL Server, and REST APIs were employed to ensure a robust and scalable solution. 

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• Real-time Stock Visibility: The WMS provided instant visibility into stock levels, reducing the risk of stockouts and overstock situations. 
• Automated Order Processing: Orders were processed seamlessly, minimizing errors and accelerating the fulfillment process. 
• Optimized Warehouse Layout: The software employed intelligent algorithms to optimize the warehouse layout, resulting in improved picking and packing efficiency. 

The Outcome

The Warehouse Management Software was successfully deployed, leading to significant improvements in warehouse operations. The client reported enhanced efficiency in inventory management, reduced order processing times, and improved overall warehouse productivity. 

By leveraging the benefits of WMS, such as enhanced inventory visibility, streamlined order fulfillment processes, and improved accuracy and efficiency, the company was able to overcome their warehouse management challenges and achieve remarkable results. The lessons learned from this case study provide valuable insights for businesses considering the adoption of WMS, emphasizing the importance of careful selection, thorough implementation planning, and seamless integration with existing systems. Ultimately, the successful implementation of WMS opens doors to increased productivity, cost savings, and improved customer satisfaction, making it a strategic investment for any organization looking to optimize their warehouse operations.

Our team’s expertise in developing a tailored Warehouse Management Software using cutting-edge technologies resulted in a solution that addressed the client’s challenges effectively. The implementation of real-time visibility, automated order processing, and warehouse layout optimization contributed to a more streamlined and efficient warehouse operation. 

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What is Warehouse Management Software (WMS) and why is it important?

Warehouse Management Software (WMS) is a software solution designed to efficiently manage and control various aspects of warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and logistics. It is important because it helps businesses optimize their warehouse processes, improve inventory accuracy, streamline operations, enhance productivity, and ultimately deliver better customer service.

How does a WMS solution benefit businesses?

A WMS solution offers numerous benefits to businesses. It provides real-time visibility into inventory levels and locations, enabling effective inventory management and reducing stockouts. It automates and streamlines order fulfillment processes, improving speed and accuracy while reducing errors. WMS also optimizes warehouse layout, resource allocation, and workflow, leading to increased operational efficiency, productivity, and cost savings.

What considerations should businesses keep in mind when selecting a WMS solution?

When selecting a WMS solution, businesses should consider factors such as scalability, ease of integration with existing systems, customization options, vendor support, and cost. It is crucial to assess specific business requirements, evaluate the software’s functionality, and determine whether it aligns with the organization’s long-term goals. Conducting thorough research, seeking recommendations, and requesting demos or trials can help make an informed decision.

Is it challenging to integrate WMS with existing systems and processes?

Integrating WMS with existing systems and processes can present challenges, mainly due to differences in data structures, formats, and compatibility. It requires careful planning, data migration, and coordination between the WMS provider and internal IT teams. However, with proper communication, collaboration, and expert guidance, businesses can overcome integration challenges and achieve seamless connectivity between WMS and other enterprise systems.

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Case Studies of Successful Custom WMS Implementations

Commonly, we study the success stories of others to get inspiration and find new ideas for improving our business or personal efficiency. As a custom WMS development partner, we at HQSofware, also follow best practices and trends to deliver top-notch solutions to our clients. However, based on our WMS development experience, we can already share our own examples of winning warehouse management systems.

In this article, we’ll take a look at 5 successful examples of WMS software to understand how to implement such a system to enhance warehouse productivity.

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A warehouse management system (WMS) is a powerful tool that optimizes and streamlines warehouse operations, including inventory management, picking and packing processes, shipping management, etc. A custom WMS, designed according to your unique workflow, eliminates unnecessary features and offers a user-friendly interface. With custom WMS development , you can prioritize factors that are crucial for your organization, ensuring that the system aligns perfectly with your unique business needs.

Let’s take a look at some custom WMS examples and how they’ve helped to overcome warehouse challenges for their respective owners.

It’s no longer enough for a modern warehouse management system to merely provide inventory visibility and assist in order picking and packing. Companies are now striving to maximize operational efficiency by choosing smart systems with advanced features that can simultaneously address a wide range of issues.

In line with this trend, a US-based startup embarked on the development of comprehensive WMS software that adheres to modern requirements. A large international team of developers, including HQSoftware specialists, was involved in the project.

The main goal was to create an advanced system that can automate and optimize many logistics processes and perform some of them autonomously. For example: automatically generate replenishment orders based on customer demand forecasts, or update goods availability and price for buyers in real-time.

In addition, the system facilitates warehouse audits, provides enhanced navigation, integrates with numerous third-party systems, and enables express picking and receiving. With all its innovative features, the E-3PL platform boasts an impressive 99.9% order accuracy and 99.4% same-day order delivery.

This WMS implementation case study highlights the potential for comprehensive software to enhance virtually any warehouse operation. Achieving this requires a thorough analysis of every process within your warehouse and careful consideration of how advanced technology can drive improvements. This is especially beneficial if you decide to turn to custom WMS software development , as this allows you to build a system that meets your business needs in the best possible way.

Not wasting financial resources and being able to meet changing customer demand are deeply desired by every business and a must-have feature of modern WMS software.

Our client approached us with just such a request. They needed to upgrade a legacy WMS and implement predictive analytics capabilities to optimize warehouse inventory.

To accomplish this, our development team carefully selected the most suitable Machine Learning models capable of analyzing both historical and real-time operational data. The system provides data-driven replenishment recommendations tailored to specific parameters such as supplier delivery terms and minimum stock quantities. As a result, the client was able to reduce inventory costs by 15%.

The power of predictive analytics lies in its ability to learn and adapt to your unique business characteristics, offering personalized recommendations on how to improve it. So, you can benefit from optimal stock levels, excess-cost elimination, efficient space utilization, and a proactive response to customer needs, gaining a strong competitive edge in the market.

Since goods in a warehouse are not arranged as in a supermarket but are stored in boxes with numerical location identifiers, finding the right item can be a daunting task for pickers.

To address this WMS challenge and streamline order picking, our client — a retail company from Germany — decided to implement enhanced warehouse navigation . The feature creates optimized picking routes according to the picker and other items’ location and warehouse configuration.

The solution is delivered as a cross-platform mobile app that provides a map with a picking route and offers voice and visual guidance. With the app, pickers now spend 25% less time on order picking .

Even if you have many large warehouses with different layouts, this is no reason to overlook such a feature. Our developers can create an intuitive graphical interface that allows you to create any warehouse layout, as was implemented in this WMS case study.

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In an ideal world, all suppliers would have compatible systems that seamlessly integrate with your WMS. However, in reality, you may encounter scenarios where a vendor relies on Google Spreadsheets for inventory tracking or where having a large number of suppliers makes collaboration within a single WMS challenging.

Well, we know several examples of WMSs that include a separate platform for onboarding and communicating with suppliers. We’ve developed such a platform as well . It enables a US retailer to connect with all suppliers in a single interface. Here, suppliers can upload product catalogs, manage item availability, and set prices, while the customer can place purchase orders and establish collaborative agreements.

An important feature of this platform is its ability to handle various data formats, enabling suppliers to post catalogs in their preferred format, which was quite a challenge for our development team. We also ensured system scalability, enabling the customer to expand their network of suppliers.

With this platform, the customer now enjoys seamless order placement, improved supply management, and a 37% reduction in product delivery delays.

The process of publishing and updating items on a single marketplace is relatively straightforward. You fill out the product details, add images, and configure display settings. This is true for several products or catalogs hosted on a single platform. But when you’re a 3PL provider responsible for hosting hundreds of clients with thousands of items on multiple marketplaces, it’s more like a nightmare.

Therefore, for one of the 3PL providers, the HQSoftware team has developed a module for the company’s custom supply chain software system that can automatically publish and update catalogs on several marketplaces and allows for manual item updates within one interface. By synchronizing with the customer’s system, the module ensures consistent and accurate data across platforms.

Within the module, the customer can also customize the display of different products according to specific parameters, such as particular display times, different prices for different times of the day, etc. With robust data exchange mechanisms implemented by our team, the module seamlessly uploads files with all data, speeding up product management tasks by 30%.

Even if you’re not a 3PL provider, such a feature can greatly simplify marketplace management. You no longer have to manually navigate through each product listing on every platform to make changes. All this can be done with a few clicks through a user-friendly interface.

Based on the expertise we’ve gained from our WMS implementation case studies, we understand that leveraging the advantages of WMS software takes more than simply finding or developing a suitable system. It’s also important to focus on proper WMS implementation . Consider the following actions.

• Define system requirements . Conduct a thorough analysis of your warehouse operations to understand how a new system can automate and improve established processes. This analysis will help you define the specific requirements for your WMS.
• Create an implementation plan. The step-by-step plan will help you overview the whole cycle of WMS implementation and control the progress. A common WMS implementation project plan example includes several key phases, starting with planning, then analysis, then implementation, testing, training, and finally, deployment.
• Clean up data. It’s a good idea to get rid of outdated or duplicate information that can lead to errors and slow down the process of migrating data to the new WMS.
• Integrate a WMS with other systems. This greatly enriches WMS functionality and allows you to get valuable insights from both internal and external platforms.
• Test a WMS. Verify that the system can process all your data smoothly without any interruptions or delays. It is important to test the system’s interaction with third-party systems and ensure it meets the needs of end-users.
• Train employees. Comprehensive training ensures that your employees know how to use the system effectively and helps overcome potential resistance to change. Create visual and interactive manuals and step-by-step tutorials that employees can refer to when they encounter difficulties.

But one of the most important factors in successfully implementing a WMS is choosing a reliable and trusted WMS provider, especially if you opt for a custom WMS. The capabilities of your system and its successful implementation will depend directly on the expertise of your development partner.

At HQSoftware, we have extensive experience not only in creating comprehensive WMS systems but also in working with cutting-edge technologies that can enhance WMS functionality, such as Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , IoT , etc. Contact us to learn more about our WMS development services.

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Amazon: a case study in how strategic warehouse placement can drastically reduce shipping times.

Updated: Apr 27, 2022

Few businesses can compete with Amazon—not just as a retailer, but also in shipping, data management, and even warehousing. To become the juggernaut it is today, Amazon has evolved to provide many of its necessary service needs. 

For its warehousing needs alone, for example, Amazon reportedly owns nearly 319 million square feet of fulfillment center floor space in the United States. Though that is a massive number, consider that Amazon’s warehouse placement is designed to keep shipping times as low as possible. In other words, Amazon warehouses have been strategically placed all over the country. 

Strategic warehousing allows Amazon to ensure that goods are already nearby when a customer places an order. It also enables the company to focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness for shipping. This is how Amazon can offer free next-day or two-day shipping.  

With these facts in mind, let’s look at how strategic warehouse placement can help other companies reduce their shipping times. 

Less Time on the Road

Transportation occupations are some of the most dangerous jobs . In 2018 alone, workers’ injuries and illnesses in transportation and material moving accounted for 20% of all injuries. These statistics also include related transportation roles, such as mechanics and transport-related warehouse jobs.

Strategic warehouse placement reduces the time that trucks and other transport options need to be used. Shorter travel periods can also decrease the time that vehicles are on the road and, thus, can help with driver fatigue. Furthermore, using strategic warehouse placement in high-volume areas will:

• Ensure the fastest shipping times by decreasing the hindrance of supply bottlenecks.
• Keep high-volume items well-stocked, eliminating unplanned shipments.
• Benefit from courier usage to deliver goods where larger delivery options may struggle (such as residential or historic areas).  

Additionally, warehouses built in strategic locations can reduce the load of other warehouses. Not only does this decrease shipping times in the area, but it also increases the efficiency of the once-beleaguered warehouse.

Optimization In, Optimization Out

A strategically placed warehouse is optimized inside and out. Shipping costs and speeds are affected by more than the distance. Without optimized functions and employees, warehouses and shipping will suffer.

No matter the industry, however, warehouse safety is essential. Injured workers won’t be working, and could be costing money. Perhaps more importantly, a poorly managed warehouse will drag down morale, handling speeds, and efficiency. Mistakes will pile up, just like the hazards that surround the workers.

To achieve an optimized and safe warehouse, the following guidelines must be followed:

• Rigid daily protocols, especially around safety, awareness, and internal assistance.
• Incentivize safe efficiency, not bottom-line numbers. Breakneck speed is only temporarily sustainable.
• Storage and organization pipelines must always be adhered to.
• Use optimized scheduling to keep shipping and receiving on different shifts.

Each of the above-mentioned tips not only ensures smooth operations, but also keeps the employees and their safety in mind. Unless the warehouse is entirely automated, optimization must consider the humans within.  

Technology and automation should still be used, but focus on systems that work with the human element in mind. Use machine learning and logic-oriented technologies to study your warehouse statistics. Optimize how the team at hand works, instead of forcing them into a “pre-optimized mold.” 

In short, if the warehouse and its employees are optimized, then shipping times too will be optimized.

Strategic Location Keeps the Goods Close By

Today’s supply chain management goals are meant to ensure customer satisfaction . Two-day or next-day shipping is no longer a leg up over other services. Rapid shipping is now the expected offering. Larger fleets or faster processing lines alone won’t speed up shipping times if the warehouse is located across the country.

Therefore, strategically placing warehouses ensures that goods are always within your customers’ desired shipping times. Amazon’s vast number of warehouses allow for same-day shipping in some areas. Often, within hours of an online order, the purchased item is at the customer’s door. It doesn’t get much faster than that. This is achieved by the vast amount of strategic square footage Amazon devotes to customer satisfaction.

Of course, not every business can afford millions of feet of storage space. Still, a company can decide where best to locate the storage it can afford. For example, warehouses next to major shipping hubs can take better advantage of increased shipping options. Major metropolitan areas benefit from having warehouses nearby, especially in high-volume areas.

Large metropolitan areas also provide other strategic benefits, including:

• Better access to existing infrastructure.
• A more significant potential labor pool.
• A greater area of serviceable customers, plus the ability to offer reduced shipping times to a major section of customers.

Keeping warehouses close to the manufacturing locations can reduce shipping times on the back end. However, strategically located warehouses next to major shipping hubs can benefit from nearly the same back-end fulfillment, and provide customers with even quicker delivery times.

Final Thoughts

Warehouses use massive amounts of capital, both in start-up mode and during normal operations. They can be dangerous, especially with a high-velocity mix of employees and machinery. Warehouse use and placement must therefore be strategic to maximize efficiency at all levels. From employee safety to customer satisfaction, where you place a warehouse has long-existing ramifications. 

Companies have found success working backward with the customer as the end goal. Strategically located warehouses allow logistics to focus on the fastest route to the customer. Be it extra stock for a high-volume item, or simply shorter shipping times from the warehouse to the customer’s door, warehouse placement is critical.

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May 16, 2024

The Challenge

Logistics can be a challenge for any company, but the Budweiser Budvar Brewery had recently found itself facing a particular puzzle. Crafted exclusively in České Budějovice (Budweis) in the Czech Republic, the brewery produced ten different beer varieties, each with labels in dozens of languages, and shipped to 76 countries. This diversity created an intimidating 360 product combinations and the warehouse had to accommodate more than 20,000 pallets of two different container sizes for both indoor and outdoor facilities.

Before exploring Ultra-Wideband solutions, Budweiser Budvar had relied on a passive RFID system. The RFID anchors were mounted on forklifts with about ten tags per tracking position. It worked for a while, but it eventually fell short in some critical aspects:

• Dependability:  The system experienced reliability issues, leading to disruptions in operations.
• Maintenance Cost: Maintaining and scaling the RFID infrastructure was expensive.
• Efficiencies: The system's limitations resulted in operational waste and delays.
• Lack of Precision: It did not consistently provide accurate, real-time location data for goods. The brewery struggled to leverage data for analytics.

The Solution

Budweiser Budvar Brewery looked for a game-changing solution and found it in Sewio's UWB-based Real-Time Location System (RTLS). UWB uses time of flight (ToF) to measure the distance to a tag. Multiple methods for ToF improve the accuracy of measurement and reduce infrastructure costs.

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Two-way ranging (TWR) and time difference of arrival (TDoA) eliminate the impacts that reflections from walls and machinery (multi-path) have on signal strength. Other ranging methodologies in UWB include phase difference of arrival (PDoA) and reversed TDoA (RTDoA), offering benefits for various types of deployments. These different ranging techniques can be used to identify the distance and direction (vector) of an object.

Here's how this technology transformed the Budvar warehouse management:

• Efficient Deployment: Installing Sewio's UWB-based system took about a month. Afterward, engineers took about six months for seamless integration into their existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Comprehensive Coverage: To cover a sprawling 15,000 square meters (17,940 square yards) across the indoor and outdoor warehouse facilities, Budweiser Budvar deployed 70 UWB anchors and equipped 15 forklifts with tags, achieving an impressive positional accuracy of 30 centimeters.

Results and Benefits

The installation and integration of Sewio's UWB-based RTLS yielded substantial improvements:

• 19 Percent Better Uptime: Compared to the legacy RFID system, the UWB solution delivered a 19 percent increase in uptime, minimizing disruptions in warehouse operations.
• 19 Percent Better Warehouse Operations: Budweiser Budvar Brewery optimized its warehouse space more effectively, resulting in a 19 percent increase in overall warehouse utilization.

The adoption of UWB technology marked a significant turning point for Budweiser Budvar Brewery's warehouse management. By overcoming the limitations of their legacy RFID system and embracing UWB-based RTLS, they not only improved operational efficiency but also gained the real-time, high-precision location data needed for advanced analytics. This success story underscores the power of UWB technology in enhancing business operations, and as the ecosystem of UWB Technology , and solution providers expands, we can expect even more groundbreaking micro-location services to shape the future of various industries.

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Introduction to OCR Technology in Warehousing

Step into the future of warehouse operations where errors vanish, and efficiency soars. Imagine a world where technology seamlessly integrates with logistics to revolutionize the way we work. Enter OCR technology – a game-changer in the realm of warehousing. Today, we delve into how Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is transforming warehouses by reducing errors and increasing operational speed like never before. Let’s explore this cutting-edge innovation together!

Impact of OCR on Error Reduction

Imagine a warehouse where human errors in data entry lead to misplaced items, delayed shipments, and frustrated customers. This is where OCR software technology steps in as a game-changer. By automatically scanning and deciphering text from labels, invoices, and documents with near-perfect accuracy, OCR drastically reduces the risk of manual mistakes. With OCR seamlessly integrated into warehouse operations, the likelihood of picking the wrong item or shipping to the incorrect address diminishes significantly. Every barcode scanned or text recognized by OCR becomes a step towards error prevention. The result? Improved inventory management, enhanced order fulfillment accuracy, and ultimately higher customer satisfaction levels. By harnessing the power of OCR to streamline processes traditionally prone to errors caused by human intervention, warehouses can operate more efficiently and effectively than ever before. The impact is not just about reducing mistakes; it’s about elevating operational excellence to new heights through automation and digitization.

Enhancing Operational Speed with OCR

In the fast-paced world of warehousing, efficiency is key to success. One technology that has revolutionized operational speed is Optical Character Recognition (OCR). By digitizing and automating data entry processes, OCR reduces manual errors and speeds up information processing. By scanning and interpreting text from various documents like shipping labels or packing slips, OCR eliminates the need for manual data input. This not only saves time but also minimizes human error, leading to smoother operations. With OCR, warehouses can streamline inventory management, order processing, and shipment tracking. The ability to quickly extract and analyze crucial information accelerates decision-making processes. Moreover, by integrating OCR with other warehouse technologies such as barcode scanners or RFID systems, companies can further enhance their operational speed and accuracy. As a result, businesses can meet customer demands more efficiently while maintaining high levels of productivity in their operations.

Case Studies and Success Stories of OCR Implementation

Picture this: a bustling warehouse where efficiency is key. Thanks to OCR technology, inventory management has been revolutionized. Take Company X, for example. By implementing OCR in their warehousing operations, they saw a significant decrease in errors and an increase in operational speed. Company Y also jumped on the OCR bandwagon with impressive results. Their order processing time was cut in half, leading to happier customers and improved overall productivity. Let’s not forget about Company Z, who used OCR to streamline their receiving process. This allowed them to accurately track shipments and reduce manual data entry errors. These success stories highlight the transformative power of OCR in warehouses across different industries. The future looks bright as more businesses embrace this technology for enhanced efficiency and accuracy in their operations.

Future Trends in OCR and Warehouse Automation

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the future of OCR and warehouse automation looks promising. One emerging trend is the integration of artificial intelligence into OCR systems, allowing for more advanced data processing and analysis capabilities. This will enhance accuracy and efficiency in warehouse operations. Another exciting development is the use of robotics alongside OCR technology to automate tasks like inventory management and order fulfillment. These collaborative systems can significantly increase productivity while reducing human error. Furthermore, we can expect to see continued advancements in cloud-based OCR solutions, enabling real-time data access across multiple devices and locations. This will streamline communication within warehouses and improve overall operational visibility. The future holds endless possibilities for OCR and warehouse automation as businesses strive to stay competitive in an increasingly digital world.

Best Practices for Implementing OCR in Warehousing Operations

Implementing OCR technology in warehousing operations can revolutionize the way businesses handle inventory management, reduce errors, and increase operational speed. By following best practices such as conducting a thorough assessment of current processes, selecting the right OCR software provider, providing adequate training to employees, and continually monitoring and optimizing the system for maximum efficiency, companies can truly unlock the full potential of OCR in their warehouses. As technology continues to advance and automation becomes more prevalent in supply chain management, incorporating OCR into warehousing operations will be crucial for staying competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment. Embracing these best practices will not only streamline operations but also pave the way for future growth and success. The time is now to harness the power of OCR and reap its benefits in your warehouse operations.

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Moscow missile plant ablaze in apparent drone attack

Tomilinsky Electronic Plant research and production enterprise in Lyubertsy, Moscow Oblast, is reportedly ablaze after a drone attack on Sep. 1, according to our sister publication, Ukrainska Pravda .

The Tomilinsky plant is under sanctions by the Ukrainian government as it manufactures electronics for Russian missile systems.

The plant was attacked in an operation directed by Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), who believe they have achieved their aim, a well-informed source told Ukrainska Pravda.

The HUR has thus far refused to publicly confirm or deny its involvement. The agency’s spokesman, Andriy Yusov, commented that Russian state media had issued "a mountain" of lies about the attack and said that "cotton has really blossomed" at the plant in Lyubertsy on Friday.

Explosions in Russia or Russian-held territory far behind the frontlines are popularly referred to in Ukraine as “bavovna”, or “cotton” in English.

Drones tried to attack the Russian capital on Sept. 1 , said Moscow mayor Serhiy Sobyanin, adding that one drone was allegedly shot down near Lyubertsy.

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