Logistics managers should be based on the principle "Work smarter, not harder", that is, to work more "intelligently" by organizing warehouses to perform.
The profitability of companies in FMCG, Retail, Production or Distribution is based, to a very large extent, on the efficiency and productivity of the warehouse. When it is well organized and the activities are carried out efficiently, the financial results are also commensurate.
How can the warehouse be optimized to increase its performance? It largely depends on the warehouse manager's skills, but also on the tools he has at hand. When we talk about tools, we mean not only warehouse management software solutions, but also barcode readers, high-performance forklifts and cranes, robots and picking systems, scales, barcode printers and any other device that increases the degree of automation. Why? Because an automated warehouse brings an increase in performance and a decrease in costs. Order processing, inventory management, warehouse space optimization and end-to-end traceability are no longer a problem for a warehouse that has understood that investing in a modern, flexible and extensible WMS system actually means increased profitability.
Here are some methods that any logistics manager currently has at hand for warehouse optimization:
Automatic data collection by reading barcodes
The first and easiest method of automation for operators. Any operation in the warehouse, from reception, picking to delivery, can be done quickly and without mistakes. Automated data capture increases productivity and accuracy and provides a competitive edge over the competition.
Optimization of picking routes in the warehouse
Picking faster and with minimal mistakes. Thanks to the optimization algorithms of the picking routes, the WMS solutions help the staff to pick the orders faster. The number of errors is also reduced to a minimum because there are no more inversions or misidentification of products due to the fact that they are scanned. Multiorder picking solutions help you process multiple orders at the same time, which means reducing order processing time.
Traceability
You will always know who did which operation and which product went to which customer. That's because by scanning, the software records the location, the product, the operator, the order number, as well as the execution time.
Order processing time measurement
One of the most important KPIs for the warehouse is order fulfillment time. Real-time guidance to warehouse operators reduces lead time and delivery accuracy, reduces warehouse errors, lowers returns costs, and increases customer loyalty.
How does a WMS help in warehouse optimization?
Optimization can be done in a warehouse without WMS, but optimization will never reach the level of performance that you can achieve with WMS. So if you want to reduce warehouse costs then WMS is the solution. As a general principle, a WMS helps staff to carry out their work faster, more correctly and with much more control.
You must remember, however, that a WMS will only partially solve warehouse operation discipline problems. If an operational discipline is not observed in WMS, it is very possible to acquire it for nothing, and it will confuse you more than it will help you.
WMS solutions from BITSoftware
BITSoftware comes with not one WMS solution, but three! Today, BITSoftware has one of the most extensive range of warehouse management solutions, products that are robust, scalable and adaptable to the needs, size and complexity of your business!
FluxVision WMS - Accuracy and Agility
FluxVision WMS is a key component in effective warehouse management and inventory optimization, and enables the automatic and complete management of all warehouse activities for an unlimited number of entities. It optimizes all operations that take place in the warehouse, from reception to delivery. FluxVision provides precision and agility in the warehouse with a minimum of effort.
Entersoft WMS - Scalability and Adaptability
Entersoft WMS®, part of the Entersoft Business Suite, is a modern, state-of-the-art software solution. It will enable your company to make decisions on daily operational processes, reduce complexity, optimize costs and manage warehouse resources.
aberon - Transparency and Control
aberon is a flexible IT system for warehouse and distribution management and is the main core of Entersoft SCM 360 solutions for supply chain optimization. It is friendly, easy to use, flexible and modular so that it can be perfectly adapted to the individual needs of each customer.
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