Common Mistakes to Avoid when Implementing a Warehouse Management System
Common Mistakes to Avoid when Implementing a Warehouse Management System Warehouse management systems (WMS) are a vital tool for any company that deals with inventory management. Implementing a WMS can help a business streamline operations, increase efficiency with better picking and sorting strategies, and reduce costs. The success of a WMS implementation depends on several […]
What is Inventory Forecasting?
What is Inventory Forecasting? Inventory forecasting is the method to estimate or predict the stock required to be procured in the warehouse in order to meet the demands of the customers. The predictions are based on the past orders by the customer based on quantity of SKU, number of orders and market conditions (for seasonal […]
Dashboard Storytelling: Tell stories with Data!
Dashboard Storytelling: Tell stories with Data! Introduction to Dashboard Today, we live in a world where there is a problem of data overload. Hence, we, at times, end up processing the wrong set of data which can be really frustrating leading to wrong decision making. Presenting the whole data concisely brings a lot of clarity […]
PALMS™ WMS product Testing for Robustness and Scalability
PALMS™ WMS product Testing for Robustness and Scalability Team Foundation Server for managing Software Test Life Cycle In this article, you will learn how Technoforte implemented TFS (Team Foundation Server) to manage PALMSTM WMS project testing lifecycle to deliver faster with higher quality. TFS Test Manager is an add-on to TFS system that helps in: Test case […]
Supply Chain Analytics and Their Importance
Supply Chain Analytics and Their Importance Supply chain analytics or metrics are simple tools/calculations used in the business to measure, predict, determine and improve key areas of the business to maximize profits and reduce the time involved. Let’s take a short look on the basis. What is a Supply Chain? A Supply Chain is nothing […]
Warehousing – An India Perspective
Warehousing – An India Perspective Traditionally, warehousing in India has been made up of small unit sizes. Most warehouses were looked upon as mere godowns. The lack of world-class infrastructure has always hindered the growth of other industries that rely on warehousing and logistics. India is now witnessing a paradigm shift in warehousing due to […]
Industry 4.0 for Supply Chain – The role of AI (Part 1)
Industry 4.0 for Supply Chain – The role of AI (Part 1) Industry 4.0 for Supply Chain – The role of AI This is a 3-part blog, addressing the 3 questions below. Part 1 – What is Industry 4.0? Part 2 – Where does Supply Chain figure in Industry 4.0? Part 3 – What is […]
Best Practices in A Cold Storage Warehouse
Best Practices in A Cold Storage Warehouse A Brief: Cold storage is the storage of any temperature controlled substance that prevents the substance from decaying or not adhering to the basic regulations that apply to that item. Cold storage warehouse management is a highly specialized skill which requires comprehensive knowledge of the industry, the ability to […]
Maintaining the Competitive Edge with IT
Maintaining the Competitive Edge with IT ERP, Barcoding, Transport Management Systems (TMS), Track and Trace solutions have been the growth enablers and key differentiators over the past decade. With these technologies now being part of the basic package for even new players, how can businesses maintain their competitive edge? How can the industry maintain the […]
Supply Chain – Top Three Agenda Points for the New Government
Supply Chain – Top Three Agenda Points for the New Government Irrespective of personal political preferences, it is indeed heartening for all of us to finally see a government which is able to stand up on its own without the shoves & pulls of multiple coalition partners – or the politics of “coalition dharma”. The […]
