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visibility of all logistics and supply chain management operations. When looking for your software provider,
expect to see extensive warehouse management capabilities, including: ●Total warehouse management, inventory control, finite bin and package definitions, task and load management and inter-active, real-time management of activities, and consumption
●Multi-Channel order processing with automated EDI, kitting and item configuration
●Inbound and outbound serial tracking, pick planning, consolidated picking, order pack- out, cross-docking, carton packing, RFID, and manifesting interfaces Across the board there is widespread
recognition that implementing better technology is key to a business’s ability to cope with the stresses and challenges presented by growth. Making use of the latest technology can help businesses work more efficiently, and even help them expand into new regions, without having to make huge investments in staff and facilities. For many businesses today, accuracy of stock can be hindered both by difficulties in recognising some items and delays between a physical event and the paper work being processed in the office. These issues can lead to customers being promised unavailable stock or, even worse, delivery of the wrong product. Providing poor service like this leads to increased costs when resolving the issues and
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The right ERP system can be a powerful
distribution solution that addresses all aspects of your order fulfilment, warehousing, and distribution requirements.
in some cases losing the customer altogether. Epicor BisTrack Advanced Stock
Management (ASM) has been developed to allow real time picking and stock control functions with the accuracy of bar code scanning carried out in the warehouse or yard. Rugged hand held devices with built in bar code scanners allow you to accurately control stock levels in the branch and ensure that the accuracy of picking is dramatically increased. The crucial benefit is that all tasks are carried out in real time, so you know exactly what stock you have and where it is. ASM has further benefits. It is possible to
monitor the performance of the picking teams as all tasks carried out are recorded against the user who performed the task and when the task took place. The transport and sales departments also have clear visibility of what is happening with each transaction. The flexibility of the ASM software allows it to be used in a variety of processes depending on what suits each business. Electrical wholesaler Bemco, for example, needed a flexible, modern ERP system that could evolve as the company continued to
grow, as well as specific functionality such as barcode and scanning capabilities to speed up sales processing and enhance customer service. Integration with the company’s existing accounts package was also poor and the hardware was at the end of its life. It was clearly time to move on. The Bemco team looked at four other systems but chose BisTrack for two reasons. Managing Director Simon Barkes explained: “Firstly the price was right. Secondly I liked the way BisTrack is set up so all customers receive the same ‘out of the box’ solution but, just like an iPhone, it has the flexibility to let you tailor it to work how you want it to.” Warehouse and stock management
systems can benefit individuals as well as the entire company on the road to growth. The right ERP system can be a powerful distribution solution that addresses all aspects of your order fulfilment, warehousing, and distribution requirements. Find out more about how Epicor can help
you manage your warehouse:
www.epicor.com/warehouse
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