Our experience also shows us that the integration between a WMS solution and your ERP software is difficult to get right. For example, in a high-volume apparel supplier or in a high volume expensive fragrance supplier, voice-directed picking is vital, whereas in another DC it would be an overkill. You may say it’s only a printer issue, but that one printer may mean that many of your customers do not get their orders delivered today.Īny important considerations are what key WMS functionality is critical in order to take your business to the next level and strategically outplay your competition. Any problem with the setup of the new software will quickly become a burning issue on go-live day. The reasons that WMS implementations often fail are many, but one of the key aspects is the time-sensitive nature of a WMS solution. It is far more difficult than implementing an ERP system.

Manage business risk – these implementations can cripple your company is not managed properlyįurther to the above, it must be pointed out that implementing a WMS is a very difficult thing to do.

WMS reseller’s knowledge of your ERP system and general best-practice supply chain operational requirements.

What level of support is available after the project is bedded down.

Visit companies running the software and find out first hand from them.

The company’s implementation methodology – rated as the second most important criteria.

The general look and feel of the software – will the shopfloor operators work well with it.

Company and product sustainability is important – this is a large strategic investment, get the selection process right.Must be a standard, single version plug and play solution, not bespoke developed for you.Seamless integration into your ERP package is extremely important - probably the most important requirement.Speak to your ERP provider as to which WMS they would recommend.WMS functionality fit to meet business requirements.WMS Resellers should be operation consulting specialists, not just software developers.In our experience, some selection criteria should include: This booklet will help you make a careful selection. In many cases, the client has already spent a large amount of cash and we have no option but to explain that much of the cash spent cannot be recovered. Over the years we have been requested to visit many sites where an attempted WMS implementation has failed miserably. This booklet offers a generic approach to the selection of a WMS and does not try to convince the prospective client to select DATASCOPE. The WMS Selection Handguide has been drawn up by DATASCOPE to help companies in their WMS selection process.

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