2014-09-18

Consafe Logistics Newsletter - September 2014

CASE: Astro WMS helps fast-moving multi-channel wholesaler meet challenges

Elektroimportøren AS has thousands of electrical products and installation materials in stock and with an annual turnover of 200 million NOK. It’s a small company with large responsibilities. And a bright future. Using Astro WMS "out of the box" helped them increase capacity by up to 3 times while vastly improving accuracy without stretching their budget or staffing requirements.

CHECKLIST: Managing Change in the transition to better business

While a new supply chain IT system can revolutionize productivity and profitability, a smooth change-over period gets you there quicker. Here are some key insights on how to minimize disruption during that transition.

RETAIL: The battle for doorstep delivery and the best service

 “Intelligent IT solutions play a vital role in the successful execution of an omni-channel strategy. Of course the infrastructure has to be in place, and tools such as track & trace in real time, proof of delivery, route optimisation, text message/email notification, etc. are all a big help when it comes to enhancing the customer experience, and mobile IT solutions in the warehouse and with drivers improve efficiency and service levels.” says Richard Wilding, professor of Supply Chain Strategy at the Cranfield School of Management.

NEW: Introducing WMS as a Service

Now you can use our reliable and scalable solutions without worrying about technical and functional management and without investing in servers and software licenses. Consafe Logistics WMS and mobile solutions are available as Software as a Service (SaaS). Contact us to learn more about your possibilities.

MES: The huge potential for Manufacturing Operations Management

"The solutions are largely in place. It’s not the technology that’s holding us up. But developments are being held up by a generally immature approach to Manufacturing Operations Management, with senior management failing to recognise the complexity of the task and therefore not giving it the necessary attention in terms of organisation, process and finance," explains Mike James., co-founder of ATS and chairman of MESA in EMEA.

Refresh your knowledge: Download our ROI booklets

How to make an investment in Supply Chain Execution IT pay off? Could not investing today cost your organisation more tomorrow if you don’t act? Refresh your knowledge about ROI in the context of IT investment in WMS, MES or Mobile Applications. 

Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Customers are becoming more demanding all the time: they increasingly expect personalised offers, available globally and round the clock. Together with Consafe Logistics, the magazine Supply Chain Movement has created a Supply Chain Execution Mindmap to outline the route, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. Download the pdf  on our website. 

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