WHITE PAPER. Removing process inefficiencies from warehouse stock management

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1 Removing process inefficiencies from warehouse stock management

2 Table of Contents 01 / OVERVIEW Introduction Page / MANAGE Improving warehouse processes through automation Page / STOCKTRAX About StockTrax Page / BENEFITS Benefits of StockTrax Page / ABOUT US About Unique Computer Systems FZE Page 08 Page 02

3 Introduction A slow and inefficient receiving and issuing process can affect the entire supply chain cycle and result in an underperforming logistics department. The usual culprits are inadequate resources, shortage of time, increased workloads or incorrect use of technology and excess use of paper to maintain audit information of the process. A WMS system like StockTrax significantly reduces the cost and process inefficiencies with using paper in warehouse operations as well as the costs associated with data entry by clerical staff. Page 03

4 warehouse processes through automation An organization can identify opportunities for cost savings process improvement through implementation of an automated warehouse management system. Consider the following scenarios and the automation best practice which increases the ROI for the implementation. Process Offline Process/Drawback Best Practice/Benefits Receiving Labeling and Identification Use of paper receiving documents for goods receiving notes Requires manual consolidation and error corrections All receiving information is manually re-entered into ERP Handwritten labels which may contain wrong information Difficult to read due to handwriting and distance Download Purchase orders and receiving documents to mobile device Automatic consolidation of receiving information from single or multiple shipments along with immediate notification of excess or shortage Clear printed and barcoded labels Easy to read and may be scannable from larger distances using long range barcode scanners Put-away Picking Manual identification of put away locations Recording locations on paper forms which take time to update into stock causing delays in availability of stock for issuing Misplaced or orphan items which are separated from its lots Collection of pick-slips or sales orders in paper form Manual assignment of pick-slips makes it difficult to track who is responsible for completion Picking time is longer as person has to manually hunt for items Automatic recommendation of put-away location Directed putaway to avoid delays and incorrect placement of items Information is immediately updated to server for near real-time availability for issuing Pick-slips may be automatically assigned from the system or user can take ownership of the pick-slip Once assigned, the user is solely responsible for picking process Faster picking by use of location suggestion Accurate picking by use of barcode scanning of item and location to confirm system recommended picking Page 04

5 warehouse processes through automation Process Offline Process/Drawback Best Practice/Benefits Returns Returned items need to be manually identified and if found to be resalable require manual putaway Items are identified quickly using barcode scanning Items can be put-away speedily using location recommendation Items are quickly moved to damaged, expired or first available resalable location for faster issuing to new sales orders I nventory check/cycle count Paper based process taken multiple days to first collect date and then manually enter data into system Halts complete process of receiving and issuing Customer dissatisfaction due to delay in deliveries due to downtime Automatic assignment of inventory check groups to one or more mobile devices Separation of work to speed data collection process Does not require double-entry data collected from the floor is immediately updated into the system Improves location identification and placement of items in the correct location 50% reduction in manual labor Audits can also be done in short batches to reduce downtime Elimination of stock shortage Tighter inventory control by location Page 05

6 About StockTrax StockTrax is a modular mobile solution that applies the best practices above to enable automation required to adapt to varied physical storage systems and meet diverse operational needs. Companies can implement the system to get a near real-time view of their stock as it moves from receiving to packaging, to putaway and issuing against sales orders for shipment. It also includes inventory and cycle counting processes to increase stock visibility and availability and at the same reducing errors and shortages in stock and items Page 06

7 Benefits of StockTrax StockTrax increase the operational efficiency within the warehouse and logistics operations by Complete traceability of items and stock movement through location recommendation and barcoding Reduce slowness in receiving and shipping Reduce chances of out-of-stock or spoilage due to excess Maximize the efficiency of handling processes Increase optimal use of resources Page 07

8 About Unique Computer Systems FZE Unique Computer Systems (UCS), is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. UCS offers world-class e-transformation solution to the GCC market being a complete Internet and wireless business solutions provider & Microsoft Certified Partner based in the United Arab Emirates. Since its inception in 1993, the company has matured into a software developer, application integrator and solutions provider for corporate, customer-centric web and wireless solutions for specific business requirements. The portfolio of clients includes local and international companies such as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Sony Ericsson, Air Arabia, Alphamed, Ebn Sina Qatar, Del Monte Foods FZE (UAE), Del Monte Saudi Arabia, Al Seer Trading Agencies, Planet Pharmacy, Terraco, Dubai Industrial City, Abdul Lateef Jameel KSA, Dubai World Trade Centre, Commercial Bank of Dubai, MashreqBank, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, Motivate Publishing, Eros Group, Qatar Airways, Pinctada Pearls, Sharjah Airport Authority, Sharaf Foundations, Johnson Controls, Emaar Malls Group, Samsung Electronics and others. Unique Computer Systems, over the years, has accumulated a wide array of expertise in the area of wireless software development and business processes. With its certified professionals specialized in various areas of information technologies, Unique Computer Systems has implemented numerous solutions that catered to its clients varied needs, from strategic consulting and system analysis and design, to development and deployment. Unique Computer Systems staff experience is strongly witnessed in providing technology wireless solutions correlated with business analysis and project management experience, we offer knowledge and experience that is truly unique in the technology market. Our company is known for its outstanding customer service and our financial stability. Our management team is committed to the philosophy that customer satisfaction is the key to growing and maintaining our business. We further supplement our years of experience with a commitment to on-going training. Unique Computer Systems has maintained a reputation for excellence in the field and we re confident that you ll join our group of satisfied customers who have come to enjoy an unbeatable combination of outstanding service, quality products and competitive prices. Unique Computer Systems FZE P.O. Box: Sharjah - UAE Tel: Fax: info@ucssolutions.com Page 10