WMS Definition

A warehouse management system is a software application providing visibility across a company’s entire inventory while managing supply chain execution operations.

Benefits

• Better tracking and traceability
• Eliminate operational exceptions
• KPI/Dashboard
• Better use of the full distribution center
• Better understanding of key process and value add services

Impacts

• Adds discipline to processes
• A Company-Wide Project

Limitations

• Absence of Accounting Transaction OMS – Purchasing

Methodology

• Current State Assessment and Recommendations
• Processes and operations evaluation
• IT system evaluation
• Working method revision
• Layout potential change and optimisation
• Confirmation of the new processes
• Finalize WMS implementation budget and plan

Design and development

• Elaboration of the change management and communication plan
• Detail functional processes development
• Feature reference manual
• WMS contract finalization
• Architecture system finalization
• Sustain master data responsability
• Interface needs/ communication management

Installation and Go-Live

• Configuration and customization of ERP / WMS
• Development of the system interface
• Training material and user training
• Site preparation and conversion plan
• System go live
• Post implementation support and control