Determine the best approach for your warehouse ERP vs WMS
Multi-Site Management WMS Definition Use SOLOCHAIN to manage an infinite number of sites on the same application Sites can be configured to implement an integrated logistics and manufacturing chain WMS Stratification Model Every site is defined with its own business rules and attributes Suppliers and customers can be integrated through an information or transaction portal What to expect from a Best-of-Breed WMS About Sologlobe
What is a WMS? WMS suites are software applications that manage the various operations, tasks and activities of moderate to complex warehouse or distribution centers (DCs)
Objectives of WMS: Optimization: Advanced algorithms, mobility, real-time information enabling better decision making Accuracy: Doing things right the first time. Knowing what you have and where Optimization of space: Volumetry because space = $$$ Compliance: Regulations, Customers
Some variations - Pure distribution - Pure distribution with value added services - Manufacturing - Inbound warehouse - Outbound warehouse
Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Connecting the warehouse with the shop floor WIP tracking End-to-end traceability
Not all warehouses are the same Not all Warehouse Management Systems are the same
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WMS Stratification Model Level1 Store Room Level 2 Rudimentary Locator Level 3 Advanced Locator Level 4 Intelligent Level 5 - Automated
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Level 1 Store Room - Bin tracking - Perpetual Inventory - Receiving, Picking and shipping - Single storage location, storage predefined and typically fixed - Paper based - Appropriate stock rooms, retail stores
Level 2 Rudimentary Locator - Multi-location inventory tracking - Receiving, put-away, limited picking options, shipping - Limited work verification - Often paper-based - Appropriate for minimally complex facilities
Level 3 Advanced Locator - More sophisticated features focusing on improving physical warehouse processes - More options, increased flexibility (more out-of-the-box options) - Provide customization through rules definition (not coding) - Support RF devices for work issuance and verification but still use paper - Additional features: cross-docking, multiple pick and put-away methodologies, palette/case license plating, packing)
Level 4 Intelligent - Focus on people driven processes - Focus change from just improving physical work processes to value-added capabilities and managerial support - Task management. Advanced put-away rules - Advanced replenishment - Advanced picking - Task management, dock & yard, slotting - Operations are typically more complex and sophisticated with higher work volume - Requirements for improved performance and throughput while adding more decisionsupport capabilities
Level 5 Automated - Emphasis shift to automation - Built around automation - Specialized systems combined (WCS) with tier 1 WMS - Design driven by engineering firms
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ERP (WMS) WMS
WMS Stratification Model Some numbers WMS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Store Room Rudimentary Location Advanced Locator Added Intelligence Personnel 1-5 3-10 10-30 40 + N/A Automated Square Feet (1000) 1-5 5-25 25-150 150 + N/A SKU Less 500 500-2000 2000 + 2000+ N/A # Line Orders up to 100 100-500 1000 + 5000 + 5000 +
What to expect from a Best-of Breed WMS
Mobile Productivity
Leveraging Mobile Configurable Workflow for Maximum Optimization
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Manage Better Real time & more Information = better decisions
Mobile Productivity: Voice and Scan A Hybrid approach
Multi Usage Platform Integrating multi-functions using one device and embedded in the SOLOCHAIN processes. For example, when performing a receiving task you can take a picture of damaged material, indicate a damage code, and the information is linked in real time to the receiving task - linked to the Purchase Order - then linked to the suppliers
Mobility for Real Time Information
Advanced Receiving Multi Receivers Mode Multi POs Receiving Zone Consolidation Embedded QA Process Automatic Cross Dock
Advanced Putaway Optimization SKU Consolidation Space Optimization Two steps Put away Interleaving Tasks Zones Sequencing Advanced Replenishment Min Max Preemptive Replenishment Real Time Coverage Reporting
Advanced Pick & Pack Zone Picking Multi Orders picking Pick to Box with optimized Volumetry Single line Fast path Shippable Advanced Consolidation
Advanced Shipping Real Time Dock Management Real Time Loading Validation Load Consolidation Load Planning and Sequencing Electronic Transport Documentation
All Web Services transactions are monitored via the SOLOCHAIN import and export hub. The hub is embedded in the SOLOCHAIN solution ASSEMBLY*
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Thank You Emmanuel Langlois Executive Vice President Emmanuel.langlois@sologlobe.com
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