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Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation
By Nikos Iosif,
Int. Business Development Manager, Mantis SA
•• WMS or Logistics IT Solution implementationWMS or Logistics IT Solution implementation
The Question
“ Most companies treat logistics as a cost centre -- they expect the logistics operation to continually reduce costs,"
Ralph Drayer, Procter & Gamble's former chief logistics officer, now chairman and founder of Supply Chain Insights, Cincinnati, Ohio.
“ Treating logistics as a profit centre can expand both revenue and profit, and build your base. But this approach is still a brave new world “
Leslie Hansen Harps, Editor of inbound Logistics
“ Transforming logistics/SCM from a cost centre to a profit contributor won't happen just through wishful thinking “
David L. Anderson , managing partner, Accenture
The Research
•• Logistics as a profit driverLogistics as a profit driver
To Facilitate this change businesses will need:
� Leaders and managers who embrace the new mindset
� A new structure
� A new way of interacting Logistics with other departments through extensive Business Logistics processes reengineering
� IT Logistics solutions for Productivity & Revenue-based performance management
The Answer
•• Software wiseSoftware wise
Advanced Platforms
In-house expandable
Database independent
High level Interconnectivity
Modular for attractive ROI
Scenario builderScenario builder
WarehouseWarehouseDesignerDesigner
DevelopmentDevelopmentEnablerEnabler
RF DesignerRF Designer
Report BuilderReport Builder
Form DesignerForm Designer
InterfacesInterfacesBuilderBuilder
IT Logistics Solution Profile
•• Hardware wiseHardware wise
RF devices
Voice directed Logistics
Pick/Put to Light
RFID
Automated Material Handling Systems
IT Logistics Solution Profile
IT Logistics Solution Profile
•• Solution wiseSolution wise
Specialized Functional Presentable Measurable
� Best practices included� Multi-dimensional vertical market expertise� Billing capabilities � Advanced MIS – KPI’s� S/W solutions which can employee new H/W features� International orientation� Centralized management� Proven� Implementation Consulting expertise
Solution vs Mission
•• A Solution with this profile will help to be accomp lished:A Solution with this profile will help to be accomp lished:
“The mission of “Logistics” is to set the level of a company’s activities so as to determine and make the necessary products and services available to customer at the time, place, and in the condition and form desired, in the most cost-effective and profitable way.”
“Business Logistics Management”- Ronald H. Ballou
Our Proposal
•• Logistics Vision SuiteLogistics Vision Suite
Product Profile
•• Logistics Vision SuiteLogistics Vision Suite– Announced as LV ILV I in 1997
– Enhanced, in 2004, to LV III LV III -- ILSILS with more than € 8 million investment
– Present in more than 15 countries15 countries
– Represented by 150+150+ specialists
–– Number one Number one in sales in CE Europe, Russia CIS, Israel & Turkey
– Support of more than 10 languages10 languages
– Full SCM product suitesuite
–– 450+450+ customers worldwide, 800+800+ DC’s
– More than €€ 1 Million1 Million R&D Investment yearly
–– Customer focusedCustomer focused• Strong, referenceable customer base
Logistics Vision Suite
Logistics Vision Suite
Spare-Parts
Food & Beverage
Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Electrical & Electronic appliances
Indicative
International Brands
managed by
Mantis’ Logistics Vision
directly ,
through a LSP,
through a WLS,
through a RLT.
TM
Clothing, Shoes & Sports-ware
Various
FMCG’s
Q U E S T I O N SQ U E S T I O N SA N S W E R SA N S W E R S
Warehouse Management System implementation