Archive for October 2018
[WHITE PAPER] The Strategic Supply Chain Considerations in the Quest to Go Omnichannel
Although every major retailer, as well as small and midsize businesses (SMB), are striving for omnichannel supply chains, finding the right path is not as clear of a picture as desired. That path is an inherently complex process. Supply Chain professionals need to understand the top strategic supply chain considerations in the quest to implement,…
Read MoreWhy a Homegrown WMS Must Be Replaced with a Modern, Enterprise WMS
The rise of the warehouse management system (WMS) was a breakthrough for businesses. The use of the homegrown WMS was the first introduction of automation into supply chain management. Initially, companies that developed a homegrown WMS have been able to refine their operations to stay competitive by updating and changing their applications in-house. Over time,…
Read MoreHow to Tell When Your WMS Upgrade Has Become a New Implementation & How to Avoid It
Maintaining an in-house WMS is a challenge. Simple maintenance and upgrade costs can easily number into the thousands of dollars, and companies that invested in an outsourced WMS even five years ago face uncertainty. Amazon, Walmart, Target and other major competitors are developing newer, more robust WMS functionalities and capabilities that will render the competitive…
Read MoreHow to Write the Business Case for a WMS Upgrade
Supply chain managers are responsible for creating the plans for a WMS upgrade and new WMS implementations. A new implementation refers to the implementation of a WMS for the first time within a company, whereas a WMS upgrade may involve the improvement of the WMS to handle new needs and capabilities. Although writing the business…
Read More13 Sections to Include in a Compelling Business Case for a WMS
Have you been struggling to try and figure out how to write the business case for a WMS? Warehouse managers must understand how to write a successful business case for a WMS focusing on all opportunities for return on investment, maintaining a stringent structure, and a few tips for streamlining the process. The Business Case…
Read MoreWhere Is the ROI in a WMS Implementation?
Assessing the return on investment (ROI) of a warehouse management system (WMS) implementation is an essential step in building the business case for investment. According to Chris Barnes, solution consultant for the Accellos platform, Warehouse Managers face many challenges in understanding the ROI in a WMS implementation. Calculating the ROI of a WMS implementation requires…
Read MoreAttracting Millennials in the Supply Chain Means Getting Your Digital Supply Chain In Order
As explained by Brian Barry of Multichannel Merchant, millennials make a growing cross-section of the American labor force. Ignoring this generation is impossible and attracting millennials in the supply chain is an even bigger hurdle. Since e-commerce has flooded the industry with more orders and stringent delivery expectations, supply chain leaders must think outside the…
Read MoreManaging E-Commerce Fulfillment Spikes With Data Analysis
E-commerce spending will surpass $4 trillion annually by 2020, reports eFulfilmentService, accounting for approximately 15 percent of total global retail spending. To meet demand, shippers must rapidly ramp up production and move more product, but the industry is struggling. The capacity crunch continues, and the ELD mandate has lowered the number of trucks available. This…
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