Warehouse management keys to success

Posted on 10 Jan 2011 by The Manufacturer

Manufacturers are optimising business processes across increasingly complex distribution networks. Companies have to battle to balance tight inventory with speedy response, make-to-order and increasingly outsourced supply chains.

As manual systems are replaced by automation, real time order visibility is required by supply chain partners. Outsourcing has created a need for more flexible warehouse management system (WMS) applications that can accommodate new process requirements supporting multiple customer demands. Unfortunately there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Some WMS solutions are general purpose, some are integrated within…

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