E-commerce growth has accelerated the take up of cloud-based warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory management systems (IMS) which speed up order fulfilment operations. An IMS can significantly reduce the potential for errors, failures, and bottlenecks. It will provide a tracking system for each item and streamline the picking, packing, and returns processes. This means fewer supplier problems and delivery issues and provides a way to address unforeseen market disruptions, according to the Supply Chain Consulting Group.
This article was first published in the October 1st 2023 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
It’s easy to introduce automation into your warehouse operations with an intelligent warehouse management system (WMS). Mintsoft customer RIF Logistics has drastically improved operations by fully automating their process throughout, from order input to raising carrier jobs and in turn, have reduced any errors that were occurring from manual data entry. To find out more, please visit mintsoft.com.
Pets at Home selected inotec UK for an important contract to complete the line marking, infill walkways and floor painted meeting areas of their new 670,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Staffordshire. The ‘Rapidshield’ line marking paint system used by inotec UK results in a hard, highly durable surface with a projected lifespan of five years even in an environment with heavy traffic. A clear topcoat is cured instantly onto the paint using a high-powered ultraviolet light, reducing downtime as the paint surface dries within 1-2 hours and areas can be handed back within a working day for immediate use.
Supply chain software specialist Nulogy highlighted the benefits of its industry-leading contract packing software solution as well as its supplier collaboration solution for brand manufacturers at this year’s London Packaging Week at ExCel London. Visitors to Stand C34 saw how Nulogy’s cloud-based solution enables contract packers and 3PLs offering contract packing as a value-added service to optimise all aspects of the end-to-end co-pack workflow, from estimating and planning, to materials and labour management, and traceability and quality control. Nulogy also showcased their supplier collaboration solution, which enables brands to effectively collaborate on orders with their co-pack and contract manufacturing partners to accelerate innovation and time-to-market.
An up-and-coming US 3PL has invested in a cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) to accelerate expansion and market share. Michigan-based Cura Resource Group, which specialises in bespoke turnkey solutions for its dynamic and diverse range of clients, has implemented the award-winning, cloud-based SnapFulfil suite because of its inherent configurability, depth of functionality and multi-site capabilities.
Cura successfully went live at their 10,000 sq ft DC in Riverside, California recently, after a rapid implementation period – and are quickly enjoying complete inventory visibility, optimised batch consignment and highly accurate image capture.
As warehouses become ever busier, they will increasingly rely on top of the range I.T. solutions.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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