WHITE PAPER Removing process inefficiencies from warehouse stock management

Table of Contents01 /OVERVIEW

02 /MANAGE

Introduction Page 03

Improving warehouse processes through automation Page 04

03 /STOCKTRAX

About StockTrax Page 06

04 /BENEFITS

Benefits of StockTrax Page 07

05 /ABOUT US

About Unique Computer Systems FZE Page 08

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Introduction

A slow and inefficient receiving and issuing process can affect the entire supply chain cycle and result in an underperforming logistics department.

The usual culprits are inadequate resources, shortage of time, increased workloads or incorrect use of technology and excess use of paper to maintain audit information of the process.

A WMS system like StockTrax significantly reduces the cost and process inefficiencies with using paper in warehouse operations as well as the costs associated with data entry by clerical staff.

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warehouse processes through automation

An organization can identify opportunities for cost savings process improvement through implementation of an automated warehouse management system.

Consider the following scenarios and the automation best practice which increases the ROI for the implementation.

Process Offline Process/Drawback Best Practice/Benefits

Use of paper receiving documents for goods receiving notes

Requires manual consolidation and error corrections

All receiving information is manually re-entered into ERP

Download Purchase orders and receiving documents to mobile device

Automatic consolidation of receiving information from single or multiple shipments along with immediate notification of excess or shortage

Receiving

Handwritten labels which may contain wrong information

Difficult to read due to handwriting and distance

Clear printed and barcoded labels

Easy to read and may be scannable from larger distances using long range barcode scanners

Labeling and Identification

Manual identification of put away locations

Recording locations on paper forms which take time to update into stock causing delays in availability of stock for issuing

Misplaced or ‘orphan’ items which are separated from its lots

Automatic recommendation of put-away location

Directed putaway to avoid delays and incorrect placement of itemsPut-away

Information is immediately updated to server for near real-time availability for issuing

Collection of pick-slips or sales orders in paper form

Manual assignment of pick-slips makes it difficult to track who is responsible for completion

Pick-slips may be automatically assigned from the system or user can take ownership of the pick-slip

Once assigned, the user is solely responsible for picking process

PickingPicking time is longer as person has to manually hunt for items

Faster picking by use of location suggestion

Accurate picking by use of barcode scanning of item and location to confirm system recommended picking

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warehouse processes through automation

Process Offline Process/Drawback Best Practice/Benefits

Returned items need to be manually identified and if found to be resalable require manual putaway

Items are identified quickly using barcode scanning

Items can be put-away speedily using location recommendation

Returns

Paper based process taken multiple days to first collect date and then manually enter data into system

Halts complete process of receiving and issuing

Automatic assignment of inventory check groups to one or more mobile devices

Separation of work to speed data collection process

I n v e n t o r y check/cycle count

Customer dissatisfaction due to delay in deliveries due to downtime

Items are quickly moved to damaged, expired or first available resalable location for faster issuing to new sales orders

Does not require double-entry – data collected from the floor is immediately updated into the system

Improves location identification and placement of items in the correct location

50% reduction in manual labor

Audits can also be done in short batches to reduce downtime

Elimination of stock shortage

Tighter inventory control by location

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About StockTrax

StockTrax is a modular mobile solution that applies the best practices above to enable automation required to adapt to varied physical storage systems and meet diverse operational needs.

Companies can implement the system to get a near real-time view of their stock as it moves from receiving to packaging, to putaway and issuing against sales orders for shipment.

It also includes inventory and cycle counting processes to increase stock visibility and availability and at the same reducing errors and shortages in stock and items

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Benefits of StockTrax

StockTrax increase the operational efficiency within the warehouse and logistics operations by

• Complete traceability of items and stock movement through location recommendation and barcoding

• Reduce slowness in receiving and shipping

• Reduce chances of out-of-stock or spoilage due to excess

• Maximize the efficiency of handling processes

• Increase optimal use of resources

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About Unique Computer Systems FZE

Unique Computer Systems (UCS), is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. UCS offers world-class e-transformation solution to the GCC market being a complete Internet and wireless business solutions provider & Microsoft Certified Partner based in the United Arab Emirates.

Since its inception in 1993, the company has matured into a software developer, application integrator and solutions provider for corporate, customer-centric web and wireless solutions for specific business requirements.

The portfolio of clients includes local and international companies such as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Sony Ericsson, Air Arabia, Alphamed, Ebn Sina Qatar, Del Monte Foods FZE (UAE), Del Monte Saudi Arabia, Al Seer Trading Agencies, Planet Pharmacy, Terraco, Dubai Industrial City, Abdul Lateef Jameel – KSA, Dubai World Trade Centre, Commercial Bank of Dubai, MashreqBank, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, Motivate Publishing, Eros Group, Qatar Airways, Pinctada Pearls, Sharjah Airport Authority, Sharaf Foundations, Johnson Controls, Emaar Malls Group, Samsung Electronics and others.

Unique Computer Systems, over the years, has accumulated a wide array of expertise in the area of wireless software development and business processes. With its certified professionals specialized in various areas of information technologies, Unique Computer Systems has implemented numerous solutions that catered to its clients varied needs, from strategic consulting and system analysis and design, to development and deployment. Unique Computer Systems’ staff experience is strongly witnessed in providing technology wireless solutions correlated with business analysis and project management experience, we offer knowledge and experience that is truly unique in the technology market. Our company is known for its outstanding customer service and our financial stability. Our management team is committed to the philosophy that customer satisfaction is the key to growing and maintaining our business. We further supplement our years of experience with a commitment to on-going training.

Unique Computer Systems has maintained a reputation for excellence in the field and we’re confident that you’ll join our group of satisfied customers who have come to enjoy an unbeatable combination of outstanding service, quality products and competitive prices.

Unique Computer Systems FZEP.O. Box: 42645 Sharjah - UAE Tel: 971 6 5254491 Fax: 971 6 5254343Email: info@ucssolutions.comwww.ucssolutions.com