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

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Warehouse Management System implementation