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Finding the best software is the author's goal in "Selecting
Warehouse Software from WMS & ERP
Providers". This is
a NEW research & training publication by Philip Obal
that covers warehouse management software. Ken Ackerman,
an expert in
warehousing,
declares "For
those considering the purchase, or upgrade, of warehouse
software,
this research
report is
worth its weight in gold.".
Intended
for those who are searching for warehousing software, also known as Warehouse
Management System (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The author
purposely
conveys detailed consulting & integrator knowledge – to rapidly raise
your ”knowledge level” which will result in better understanding,
questions, process re-engineering, and implementations. Both
WMS and ERP providers are now providing warehouse software - How can
you tell which one is better?
Even between the best-of-breed WMS solutions - Telling
the "key
differences" is a challenge. This publication enables & empowers
you to know the differences to look for! “Selecting Warehouse Software
from WMS & ERP Providers” covers base functionality
to expect, common software differences, functionality deficiencies,
comparative WMS vs ERP analysis, project success tips,
request for proposal building, and 7 Steps for the software
selection process. A thorough list of warehouse software
companies is included, which includes their website and
email
address.
Included are many diagrams,
tables, and alerts to educate the reader. Alerts are designated
in red with a flag throughout chapters 2 and 3. Most diagrams
and tables are in color - to help comprehend the information.
By following the advice in this book, one will save considerable effort,
time, & money.
This publication
contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1 - Expected Base Line Functionality
Chapter 2 - Warehouse Software Differences
Chapter 3 - Common Software Deficiencies
Chapter 4 - WMS Strengths Vs. ERP
Chapter 5 - What Details to Put Into a RFP
or RFI
Appendix A - Warehouse Software Solution Listing
Appendix B - Related Software Products
Art
Liebeskind, President of Howard Way Associates, indicates "the
use of this book will materially aid the potential purchaser
of
a warehouse
management
system
avoid mistakes and get what is needed for successful
implementation
in his or her organization."
"Selecting
Warehouse Software from WMS & ERP Providers" is
168 pages on 8.5 x 11 inch format. ISBN 0966934555.
Publisher: IDII.
Author: Philip Obal. Single copies are $125.00 USD and multi-copy
discounts are available.
For reviews & detailed
information - see http://www.idii.com/sws
For a
detailed table of contents - see http://www.idii.com/sws/toc.html
For front
cover image - see http://www.idii.com/sws/frontcover.html
About
Industrial Data & Information, Inc. (IDII)
Industrial
Data & Information, Inc. is a research consulting company
that assists companies in selecting and implementing software
solutions. IDII is focused on the supply-chain and has expertise
in software evaluation, selection, and implementation.
IDII
teaches classes & produces research reports on software related
to the supply chain, which enables companies & consultants
to spend less time searching for & researching solutions. IDII also consults to produce professional company based RFPs.
For more information on IDII, visit our web site at www.idii.com,
contact IDII at 918-464-2222 or e-mail at philobal@idii.com.
Keywords:
Warehouse Management Systems, Warehouse Software, Warehousing,
WMS, ERP, SCE, Supply Chain, Systems, Logistics, Planning,
Inbound, Outbound, Shipping, Parcel, SCM,
Supply Chain Execution, LES.
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Order Form More Quotes... "...the book was informative to me ... to realize that WMS are not created equally. I think you’re right on the money that WMS is complex, as are many operations, and without doing their homework and knowing where they want to end up, they will have a significant investment in something that requires greater investment to match their needs, or worse, end up with a WMS that can’t meet their needs." Jim Harris
President of Cypress Inland Corporation
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