Tag: Warehouse Management Systems

At iWMS, we’re committed to being your trusted advisor and partner every step of the way. Together, we’ll tackle complex supply chain and warehouse challenges head on, leveraging the power of Körber’s suite of solutions.

The effective management of your warehouse and fulfillment/distribution operations is critical to the ongoing success of your business – but you’re not sure whether to select your ERP’s warehouse module
or a best-of-breed warehouse management system (WMS).

Supply chains have never been more complicated, which means it’s often a challenge to stay on top of your capacity. With an ever-expanding range of products, varying storage requirements and unpredictable consumer demand, static spreadsheets and database entry no longer fly in such a fast-moving environment.

Within a distribution center (DC), the future lies in flexible automation – technology that can adapt over time for changing requirements and needs. This applies to DC automation as a whole with voice technology and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) leading the way in terms of scalability and adaptability.

One of the biggest impacts on supply chain operations in recent years has been the shift in consumer preference to online shopping. For customers, it does not matter whether they order from an eCommerce giant like Amazon or a small-to-medium business (SMB) – they expect the same level of shopping convenience and fulfillment options

Warehouse managers around the world are facing rising customer expectations, specifically faster delivery times and ever-decreasing delivery costs. At the same time, they’re being asked by board-level executives to do more with less, not just in the warehouse but across the entire supply chain.

Your ERP system is the backbone of your business, and when you need a supply chain suite integrated to your ERP and assembled to meet your unique requirements, technical expertise and proven integrations should be top considerations.

From consultancy through to system design and execution, Körber’s experts are with you at every stage of your supply chain automation journey. We also provide comprehensive maintenance and life cycle support offerings, including retrofitting and expansion services.

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