DATA MANAGEMENT FOR WAREHOUSING
Data power Pressure is ever-increasing on warehousing and logistics businesses to deliver orders faster and more cost-effectively than ever. To help achieve this, many are looking to harness the power of their data – and this provides opportunities for resellers.
the EMEA region at TSC Auto ID, adds that ongoing labour shortages, cost pressures, service-level expectations and increasing regulatory requirements are also driving take-up of data management solutions. “Most organisations now recognise that data from labelling, identification and tracking systems is no longer collected just for compliance or execution, but leveraged as a strategic asset to enhance visibility, accuracy and decision-making across the supply chain,” he says. But Mohammad Mesgarpour from Microlise notes that many warehousing and logistics businesses have not fully embraced data yet. “Most organisations are still in the early stages of data maturity,” he says. “Many logistics teams don’t fully trust their own data. In a supply chain industry study, about 50% of teams reported that data was inaccurate, incomplete, late or irrelevant for performance decisions. A significant portion of operational data is still managed in Excel, paper notes and isolated systems rather than integrated platforms. “This undermines the ability to use data effectively. While executives consistently
Warehousing and logistics businesses are increasingly under pressure to deliver more – in terms of volume of products, as well as speed of delivery – than ever before. To help achieve this, many operators are turning to data to bring efficiencies. “Customers want faster delivery, tighter accuracy, lower environmental impact and rock solid reliability,” says Paul Flannery, VP of international channel sales at Epicor. “That puts warehouses and logistics under the spotlight, and it puts real value on the expertise of channel partners, who help customers navigate that pressure every day. “As warehousing models change moving from big central sheds to smaller, decentralised sites closer to customers the role of channel partners becomes even more important. These models bring benefits, but they also add complexity. It is data, delivered through strong ERP and WMS ecosystems, that makes them viable. Without real time visibility across every location, service levels slip, costs rise, and you’re chasing demand instead of getting ahead of it.” Benoit Charnallet, product manager for
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As warehousing models change moving from big central sheds to smaller, decentralised sites closer to customers the role of channel partners becomes
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