Indigo Software, a leading provider of Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions, will be highlighting the many benefits of replacing paper-based processes with automated systems in the warehouse on its stand at IMHX 2022.
Indigo Software has identified that two of the most common issues warehouse managers are seeking to resolve when they consider investing in a WMS are removing paper-based processes to increase efficiency and integrating their systems to allow for real-time performance reporting.
Although there is currently plenty of hype around the adoption of robots and full automation in warehouses, the reality at the pick face is quite different. Especially within the thousands of small to medium sized businesses in the UK. Many business goals and more can be achieved by investing in WMS software and yet companies are still reliant on manual methods when it comes to picking stock or processing their deliveries.
Continuing to use pen and paper-based processes significantly impacts profitability levels because more workers are needed to cover busy periods, which is costly and time consuming due to the shortage of available talent. Plus it has a damaging effect on customer satisfaction levels. Inevitable errors are made picking the wrong items, with additional time wasted walking around warehouses and looking for stock.
Research has highlighted that the biggest impacts to profitability that originate in the warehouse are caused by: inaccurate data and errors – 30%, inefficient manual processes – 23% and poor business performance reporting – 32%.
“Supply chains are now a ‘make or break’ activity within any business that involves the distribution of products to consumers,” says Eric Carter, Solutions Architect at Indigo Software. “Paper-based warehouse processes cause shipping delays, the wrong products being picked and additional costs that are eating at company bottom lines. Margins are shrinking at their fastest rate for decades so why do companies still procrastinate about going paperless? Add into the mix that in reality the best you can hope for is about 85% location accuracy what are you waiting for?”
Visit Indigo Software on Stand 5F71 at IMHX 2022 to discuss how a best of breed WMS solution can improve efficiency and accuracy in your warehouse.
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