Warehouse Management System

Question 1

Application of WMS

Answer 1

1. monitor and handle day-to-day task
2. standardize working procedure
3. Coordinate order selection
4. oversee 3rd party logistics

Question 2

Why choose WMS

Answer 2

• customer expectation: online visibility and instant replies
• customer require fast, accurate data exchange
• integrate with company function: Procurement, financial
• real-time information: increase productivity and flexibility
• can be rent for month-to-month

Question 3

Benefits of WMS

Answer 3

• inventory visibility: real-time tracking
• Optimized process: economic of scale for repetitive work
• Enhanced security: only authorized personnel can access
• Minimize administrative work: paper work and streamlined data processing
  -No limit in scalability: upgrade when needed
• improved supplier and customer relationship: right product in right vehicle
• Reduce in labor cost: lower labor intensive work, increased productivity of labor

Question 4

Attributes of WMS

Answer 4

• ability to interface with other system, ERP/MRP/TMS/YM
• Scalability and modular: pay for function that is needed and can be upgraded when needed
• Accessibility: online remote, generate performance report and cost-to-serve model

Question 5

Steps of choosing WMS

Answer 5

• Form a project team
• Define, record, review and improve current process
• Create a list with key functions requirement
• Incorporate future plans
• List benefits that WMS will bring to the company
• Approach selected vendor and conduct reference site visit
• Product ROI report

Question 6

What is Software as a service

Answer 6

• internet based application
• developed, hosted and maintained by 3rd party
• low start up cost/ short term contract/ quick adoption