7 Steps to Selecting the Right Warehouse Management System – Part 2
7 October 2023
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Got a bird’s eye view of the WMS? You seem to be mighty impressed! But there’s still a lot left before you can make the final decision.
The WMS might look very promising on its own, but you have to juxtapose it against your business’ actual requirements to see if the two do indeed click.
Make a list of the process features you expect from the WMS and compare them with the ones offered by the WMS.
This fit gap analysis will go a long way toward helping you make the final decision. Also, make sure the WMS allows customization to fit your unique process.
Business processes keep growing and updating with time. A good WMS must be able to personalize itself accordingly.
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So far, so good! From process analysis to scalability, the WMS you have in mind stands tall on all parameters.
Now’s the time to get a bit practical.
Ask yourself if the pricing model suits you. Have you taken a good long look at the Capex and Opex projections?
Both the large expenditures and the daily/ weekly/ monthly/ annual expenses have to be taken into consideration to see if the WMS expenditure is in your budget.
Don’t forget to factor in the AMS and enhancement costs.
When you calculate costs, it’s not just about the money you’re going to spend. The time and effort put forth by your team also matter.
Figure out the standard timeline for WMS integration and implementation in your business to see if it’s ‘??????????’.
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Your WMS vendor has to be the right partner for long term growth. They should be able to understand your warehouse language.
Most importantly, you must have confidence in the expertise of the WMS vendor. Everything is useless if you are not comfortable with their support methodology.
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Congratulations! You have almost finalized the right WMS for your business.
There’s just one speedbreaker you have to get past.
An efficient WMS vendor should be able to offer you technical elements like ?????????? ???????????? (AI) and the ???????? ?? ?????? (IoT) to improve the efficiency of your business practices.
For example, if you’re into manufacturing, a technical element like remote temperature control for the warehouse could be a huge benefit.
But make sure none of the technical elements complicate WMS operations.
Otherwise, it just defeats the purpose of getting one. Always ensure the technology guarantees process optimization and ease of use.
I hope the above checklist helps you make the right decision. If you have more questions, feel free to ask them in the comments.
