The WMS market has evolved in recent years, with a plethora of systems now available, standalone and ERP-derived, with both cloud-based and on-premise hosting options. Every business is different, and a successful WMS implementation involves a thorough process to fully specify functional and non-functional requirements. Following specification and blueprinting, strong client-side project management is essential to deliver a properly tested system and a smooth go-live, according to SCCG.
This article was first published in the July 15th 2024 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
By investing in a warehouse management system (WMS), you can introduce a seamless layer of automated operational management into your picking processes. This can be achieved if your WMS is fully integrated with whatever picking system your business will benefit most from. When the WMS is fully integrated with an order picking system, you can reap the benefits of automated task allocation, because the WMS can dynamically allocate tasks to different pickers based on workload levels, skills levels and real-time location data showing proximity to the item, ensuring optimal use of resources, says Indigo.
Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions, announced that it has acquired BoxTop Technologies Limited, a leading provider of shipment management solutions for small- to mid-sized logistics services providers (LSPs). Based in the UK, BoxTop helps LSPs digitise their operations and connect to the wider logistics community to manage the lifecycle of shipments. LSPs use the BoxTop platform to manage the secure and efficient movement of goods from quoting through to routing, booking, and final delivery.
Cementing the UK’s trade ties with continental Europe, LeShuttle Freight offers the prospect of high-speed freight services, shorter journeys and a sophisticated IT/data transfer infrastructure allowing smooth border crossings. Europa, which started using LeShuttle Freight service shortly after it opened in 1994, has invested over £10 million on its bespoke freight management software Leonardo. Developed in-house and managed by a global team of 100 experts, the system has expanded to provide customers across road, air and sea freight with enhanced management and consignment visibility and tracking.
Edward Auriemma is joining Körber as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company’s supply chain software business, a joint venture with KKR. Edward brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving strategic growth and operational excellence within the technology and supply chain sectors. Before joining Körber, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of Blue Yonder, a leading provider of supply chain software solutions with over 6,000 employees, where he was instrumental in steering the company’s strategic direction, transforming its go-to-market, and scaling its operations globally.
Identifying the right WMS for their business is an absolutely critical decision that warehouse operators have to get right.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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