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Warehouse Management Software (HK WMS) |
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HK Systems' warehouse management system (HK WMS) is specifically designed to
address the needs of manufacturers, distributors and their 3PL partners.
HK WMS has the unique capability to
effectively track and control the flow of raw materials and finished goods across
both production and distribution operations. Utilizing RF, bar code and EPC
technology, the system prioritizes, directs and confirms activities based upon the
real-time conditions and constraints of space, equipment, inventory and personnel.
Improvements begin at receiving, putaway and picking and continue through production line replenishment, component
verification and consumption. HK WMS increases the efficiency, quality and accuracy of material
flow from the time raw materials arrive to the shipping of finished goods.
Warehouse Management System Overview
Production Process
Net profit and the cost of capital can be tied directly to a manufacturer's ability to
track and control the flow of raw materials through the manufacturing process.
The application of HK WMS, to manage the material tracking and control
process from the moment raw materials are received into the plant to the time
they are converted into finished goods, enable the following opportunities:
- Reduction of damaged material
- Smooth flow of finished goods into distribution
- Positive material consumption
- Efficient return to stock of unused raw material
- Minimize production downtime
- Increased labor utilization
- Capture accurate vs. estimated material usage
- End-to-end genealogy and traceability
- Improved plant space utilization
- Increased fill rates
"When people think of WMS, they tend to think of finished goods Distribution Centers. I don't think it is generally recognized the role WMS plays in inbound warehouses supporting the manufacturing processes. WMS can be an integral part of manufacturing Operational Excellence programs by providing a positive verification for the right material"
-Steve Banker, Director of Supply Chain Research, ARC Advisory Group
Distribution Process
Customer satisfaction and cost of goods sold can be tied directly to the order fulfillment
capabilities of an organization and represents the last chance to add the finishing touches
to get the order right. Utilizing HK WMS to manage every aspect of your warehouse
and distribution operations, from receipt and putaway, to pick, pack and ship can lead to the
following benefits for your warehouse and distribution center operation:
- Increased order fill rates
- Improved labor efficiency
- Up to 99.9% inventory accuracy
- Near perfect order accuracy
- Reduction in customer charge backs
- Elimination of physical inventories
- Customer compliance
- Reduction in spoiled or obsolete inventory
- Improved space utilization
- Shortened order to cash cycle times
For more information about HK Systems' logistics software solutions, complete the online information request form or call us at 1-800-HKSYSTEMS.
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