A BUSINESS EXPOSURE PROJECT REPORT

SUBMITTED TO

SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY

IN PARTIAL FILFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT

OF THE COURSE

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)

SUBMITTED BY:

STEPHEN CHOURE

ROLL NO: 71

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

DR.MANINDER KAUR

CHRIST COLLEGE, PUNE,

2020-2021

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am extremely thankful to the principal of Christ College, Dr (Fr) Sony
J. Chundattu CMI for giving me the opportunity regarding to my project report and arranging those
guest lectures for the practical experience of the concepts, and helped me to acquire also the theoretical
aspect of it studied in the class. I am also indebted to the Head of Department Dr. Jiji Johnson for her
support and motivation. I wish to express my heartiest gratitude to my project guide DR. Maninder
Kaur for guiding me throughout the report presentation and inspiring me to complete the project
focusing on minute requisites. I am greatful to Mrs. Deepa Sujith for monitoring those guest and online
lectures. I also would like to thank Mr Raviraj Deshpande and Mr. Amey Bhawsar for sharing their
valuable experience and knowledge about the same. Last but, I am thankful to everyone for their
support& direct and indirect assistance in the completion of the project.
 INDEX

SR NO CONTENT PAGE NO
1 Report on Warehouse Management System-Improsys
Company Profile 5
Introduction 9
Objectives & function 10
Information Security Policy and Procedure 11
WMS Features 19
Problem /Solution 22
Advantages of WMS 25
Advanced Shipping Note(ASN) 31
Material Receiving 33
GRN Report 36
Pallet & Dispatch 44
Inventory Management 49
5S 51
Improsys Software 53
Conclusion 59
References 60

2 Production System and Operation Management

Introduction and Concept of production 63
Types of Production System 64
Objectives of Production Management 65
Types of Warehouse Storage System 67
Benefits and Objectives of Storage System 71 to 73
Disadvantages of Storage System 74
Conclusion 75

3 Case Study on H&M

Introduction 77
H&M Background 78
Supply Chain Structure of H&M 79
SWOT Analysis 80
Challenges Faced by H&M 81
Conclusion 82
References 83
Improsys Company Profile:
A software development & web solution provider, establishment in 2004, it’s a
leading provider of high –end software outsourcing development services for SMEs. Improsys
specializes in professionals Social Networking Applications, Custom applications development, web
site development, system integration and software testing and quality assurance with industry-specific
software expertise Technology, Social Networking sectors.

We are committed towards achieving high levels of customers satisfaction by ensuring quality, cost
effective and timely solutions. We are a full services company, able to provide adept resources, system
integration, and software development, for our clients. We listen to the needs of both our clients and
members, which is the foundation of a true partnership. We help clients tackle their mission-critical
business challenges with a professionals approach.

Services Provided By Improsys:

Improsys is in the true sense of the word a “specialist” in the field of
software and web application development. We aim to deliver your requirements within the given
specifications and the expected timeframe, meeting your requirements and exceeding your
expectations.

We specialize in the Web-based Applications development, and our services include Maintenance of
software’s, and web development software testing etc. Our Areas of expertise, experience or skill lie in
the fact that we use World-class technology to achieve our customer’s goals.

 Social Networking Applications Development

 Portal Development/community site development
 PHP My SQL development services
 Word press CMS integration services
 Magento e-commerce applications development
 Drupal Web Applications Development Services
 Custom ZEND Solutions
 Ruby on Rails Applications Development/ ROR application development
 Web site Design and ecommerce solutions
 Applications maintenance and support
 Custom Application development
  Intranet and Extranet Portals
 Mobile applications development
 IPhone software solutions
 Dot net Applications Development Services
 .net Migration
 Search Engine Optimization
 IT Staff Augmentation

Software Application:
 MAPI/Outlook
 ActiveX
 .Net/Web Services/C#
 MSMQ Integration
 CRM Software
 Accounting solution
 DirectX Application
 Messenger Service

Software Skills

Web 2.0 Development: HTML, Dreamweaver, Visual Interdev, JavaScript, Jscript, VBscrpit,
Ruby on Rails, Query

Designing: Adobe Photoshop, Image Ready, Flash, Adobe Flex, Adobe Air

Operating system: Windows Server 2003 & 2008, Windows XP, Vista, Linux, UNIX

Databases: Oracle, MS SQL Server 2000 & MSSQL 2005, MS Access, Post gresql, MySQL

4.x/5.x Reporting: Crystal Reports

Server Side Development: .NET, Java, Java Servlets & JSP, JavaBeans, JDBC, J2EE Framework
and patterns, EJB 2.0, Cold Fusion MX, Python

Server Side Scripting: Php 3.x/4.x/5.x (Zend), CGI/Peri (Mod_perl/ActivePerl/ePerl), ASP,

ISAPI/NSAPI,ASP.NET 3.5, Python

Client side interfacing and programming: Flash AS, Rich Internet application (RIA), FLEX,
AJAX, XML
Frameworks: Turbo Gear, Zimbra, Struts, Cactus, JUnit, Ant, JQuery, Prototype, Codelgniter,
Zend, PHP Cake, Symfony etc.

CMS: Joomla, Drupal

CRM: Sugar CRM

E-commerce: Magento, Zen-cart, x-cart

Additional Skills:
Mobile Application Development:

Symbian, iPhone application development, BlackBerry, Android,

Windows mobile application development, Ruby on Rails, Share Point 2007, 2010(MOSS), WSS,
Microsoft Silver light, Mobile Web site Optimization

Major Products:

Contacts Importer or Address BOOK Grabber:

Version available in PHP, JAVA, Perl, Cold Fusion, Ruby on Rails, Classic ASP, Python and .Net. We
are supporting both API and scrapping for importing contacts.

IM Invite Script:
IM Invite Script can Import buddies from different Instant Messengers allowing you to
send an Instant message to all online buddies. Right now this script supports MSN, AIM and Yahoo
Instant Messengers. Currently this script is available in PHP only soon, it will be available in JAVA
and .Net.

Human Resource: Project Manager, Quality Assurance, Programmers, Web Designers, Technical
Writer, Marketing, General Admin & Accounts.

The Guest lecture was given by:

1. Mr. Laxmikant Kathare - Owner

BE- Production, MBA (Systems) Experience:

20 + Years of Experience in handling change management in complex manufacturing domain.

• 18 Years of Practical Industry experience in coaching team of employees for Productivity

Improvement, Quality Improvement, and Cost reduction.

• Successfully Designed and Implemented Web Based WMS systems for Logistic Industries,
Cold Storages, and Transport Industries etc. along with ERP, Planning, Quality , CRM, Project, Asset
management software.

• Industries Served: Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail

• Expert in Industrial Engineering Activities like Work-study, Time study, Motion Study, Value
Analysis Techniques

Mr. Raviraj Deshpande

B.E. Production – Account Manager WMS

• 10 Years of Work experience in manufacturing and warehousing consulting.

• Implemented WMS (Onsite) in Mohebi Martin Brower Logistics, Kuwait, Bahrain for their
McDonalds Supply Chain

• Implemented WMS (Onsite) in Al Bustan Al Khaleeji, Bahrain and Kuwait for Ferrero
Chocolates.

• Experience in Implementation and project management of ERP and WMS software for more
than 50 companies.

Mr. Amey Bhawsar

• 10 Years of Work experience in warehousing consulting, implementation and support.

• Handholding and Support of WMS software for KP transports (3PL for Exide Batteries)

• Handholding and Support of WMS software in Rock Drilling Sharjah (Inventory management)

• Handholding and Support of WMS software in IDK Retail Pvt. Ltd.

• Experience in Support and Handholding of ERP and WMS software for more than 30
companies.

Introduction
 In the most basic terms, warehousing is figuring out where and how to store your
products (or their components) before they’re needed for assembly, store display, online purchase, or
another final destination.

Many third-party logistics companies specialize in handling shipping, warehousing, and delivery for
other brands, allowing those teams to focus on other things, such as product development. However,
many smaller businesses still handle their own inventory and warehousing.

Regardless of your company’s size or industry, it pays to be thoughtful about warehousing practices.
Better warehouse management will allow you to maximize the storage space you have available and
minimize the effort it takes to find items again when you need them. These benefits go on to speed up
operations, improve customer experience, and yield more valuable insights for managers — all of
which boost revenue and dramatically cut storage-related costs over time.

Technology:
Technology plays an important role in software. Software provided by
Improsys is compatible and can be used on terminal such as laptop, mobile phones and HHT devices.
Software is compatible with 1D, 2D, barcodes; RFIS’s and can be integrated with smart IoT devices
such as Weighing Scales, Pressure Sensors, temperature Sensors, etc. enabling a competitive edge for
our clients. Investors invest in R&D activities to work on future technologies like AR/VR solutions,
smart factory, etc. Software companies uses latest technologies like Microsoft Visual Studio, MS-SQL,
Power automate and Microsoft Power BI tools and offer software solutions on web and mobile
platform.

Most of the software development, quality assurance, infrastructure and financial management
activities are outsourced resulting in quality product and services at affordable and economical price
tags. The core of business objective of value enhancement for clients is achieved with expert
involvement of on-role business consultants having wide experience of offering business and
technology solutions.

Support:

Success of Improsys can be measured base in its satisfied customer base across different
countries and business segments. Improsys could reach to the top 10 service providers across the globe
on foundation of customer satisfaction which is resulted from strong support processes which has
resulted in high ranking on various customer satisfaction metrics. Support process comprises of mainly:

Pre-Sales Support:
 Improsys appoints a dedicated business analyst at Pre-Sales stage who initially
identifies and understands the business requirements of the client; to identify the gaps between client’s
requirements and the software scope provided by Improsys and proposes a solution to meet the business
requirement of client.

Implementation Support:

Company works on PDCA methodology in implementation and

handholding support.

Post Implementation Support:

Companies deploys a dedicated support team who are available to

provide support to client end users during live usage of the software. The team is available and provide
the support through phone, SMS, Email and WhatsApp. Improsys also provides a dedicated support
portal to the client post implementation wherein the end users can always log their suggestion, issues or
requirements.

Objectives of Warehouse Management System:

1. Maximum use of space.

2. Ready access to all items.

3. Efficient movement of goods.

4. Effective utilization of labour & equipment’s

5. Maximum protection of items

6. Good-house-keeping.

Functions of Ware-Housing:
1. Receiving to materials to be stored in the warehouses.

2. Identification and Sorting and maintaining the record of material

3. Dispatching the goods to the desired storage location.

4. Placing i.e., keeping the goods at their desired location, where they will be kept during custody.
5. Storage which means holding, protecting, and preserving the goods until they are required to be
shipped.

6. Order picking means withdrawal of goods from storage.

7. Order accumulation. In this function, goods after being picked-up are accumulated to make up a
specific order.

8. Packing. After accumulating the order, it is packed to provide protection during ship•ment.

9. Loading and shipping. After the goods are packed, they are kept in marshalling area awaiting loading
and shipping.

10. Record keeping. This is the most important function and maintains the required record of all the
above activities.

Systems Management Processes and International Standards

Improsys firmly believes in
system-oriented working and the company philosophy, missions, business objectives, and quality
objectives are defined resulting into appropriate operational, security and business continuity policies.
Standard Operating procedures for various business process such as Marketing, Sales, Operations,
Admin, Finance, Support which are pre-defined and well documented.
Improsys is certified with Quality management standards ISO 9001:2015 and Information Security
Management standards ISO 27001:2013. All systems and procedures are periodically audited for
compliance of standards

Information Security Policy and Procedures

Improsys has a well-defined security policy in
place. Based on principles of 5S+1 management, Improsys firmly believes in security of Information,
Assets, and Improsys Third Party vendors and suppliers. Improsys has compliance with ISO
27001:2015 standard for security of information.

Security of Information
Improsys never shares or accesses customers data with any third-party without client’s consent.

Change Management
Every change and new feature are governed by a change management policy
to ensure all application changes are authorized before implementation into production. Our Software
Development Life Cycle (SDLC) mandates adherence to secure coding guidelines, as well as screening
of code changes for potential security issues with our code analyzer tools, vulnerability scanners, and
manual review processes.

Backup
We run incremental backups every day and weekly full backups of our programs and database in a
physical hard disk. The hard disks are maintained in a lock and key arrangement with appropriate
access control. Improsys uses iDrive Backup Services for the same.
All backups are scheduled and tracked regularly. In case of a failure, a re-run is initiated and is fixed
immediately. The integrity and validation checks of the full backups are done.

Encryption
In transit:
All customer data transmitted to our servers over public networks is protected using strong
encryption protocols. We have enabled HTTPS to all our web connections and mandate all connections
to our server use HTTPS protocols, for all connections including web access, API access, our mobile
apps, and IMAP/POP/SMTP email client access. This tells all modern browsers to only connect to us
over an encrypted connection, even if client types a URL to an insecure page at our site. Additionally,
on the web we flag all our authentication cookies as secure.

Security of Assets
We control access to our resources (office, infrastructure and facilities), where
accessing includes entry, and utilization, with the help of access cards. We provide employees, visitors
with different access cards that only allow access strictly specific to the purpose of their entrance into
our office. We maintain access logs to spot and address anomalies. We monitor all entry and exit
movements throughout our premises through CCTV cameras deployed according to local regulations.
Back-up footage is available up to a certain period, depending on the requirements for that location.

Quality Assurance
Quality is a continuous ongoing process which is key factor in measurement of
customer satisfaction. We are committed to provide defect free software products conforming to
customer requirements on time by complying with the requirements of our quality management system
and continuously improving its effectiveness through management reviews of the quality objectives.
Improsys believes in TQM (Total Quality Management) covering various sections of organization
which include:

a) Quality of Product

b) Quality of Process

c) Quality of People

d) Quality of Assets

e) Quality of Service

f) Quality of Information

Satisfied customer across the globe

Improsys started operations in 2010 with the Business objective of providing Consulting services for
Small and Medium enterprises in India. The overall goal was to provide the latest management tools
which are must for the SME business segment to remain competitive in market scenarios. With
consistent team efforts for improvement in Clients business potential, Improsys has achieved the
satisfied customer base of more than 200 customers across the globe

Consistent growth in business for all of Improsys customer

All of Improsys customers are using Improsys Software tools and growing their business revenues
along with profitability every year. Most of the customers have expanded their operations due to
Systematic Work achieved with the help of Improsys Software and Management tools. With systems
taking care of day today operations as per management policy and rules as defined in software, top
management of customers is able to focus on Business Growth. Improsys is proud of Growth in
Customers business potential.

Repeated business from existing customers

Improsys is proud to be associated with all customers irrespective of size or price tag of offered
solutions. Improsys customers trust Improsys and see Improsys as a long term strategic partner for their
technology and management needs in long terms. The relationship built over the period of time with
customers has resulted in repeat business from past customers. Improsys is always ready to offer
affordable incremental solutions as required by customers for continuous improvement in their business
processes as and when their growing business needs arise.

Experienced & Qualified Team Retention

Improsys treats all of its employees as Asset of organization. Improsys offers a stress free, learning
environment to all employees. Improsys team members are accountable and responsible for best
Customer experience and proudly best services consistently over the last 10 years. Most of Improsys
team members have joined Improsys as Freshers and are working with Improsys customers with utmost
dedication. Improsys is proud of its quality Workforce.

Network of distributors across globe

Improsys has built a network of distributors and resellers across the globe at various locations in
different countries. Improsys is working with their teams in the long run as their strategic partners. An
Improsys distributor offers complete trust and has bond of business relationship with common motto of
mutual growth and customer satisfactions. Improsys is proud of all marketing partners.

ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 Certification

Improsys strongly believes in Process driven operations and adheres to best business practices as
defined for IT organizations. With Business objective of Customer satisfaction, Improsys has built
quality in all aspects of business processes. Improsys business operations are audited as per ISO
standards and Improsys has been certified with ISO 9001 for Product and Process quality management
and ISO 14000 certification for maintaining data and business security standards.

Recognition from Global Market

Improsys is proud to be featured in the list of Best Manufacturing Inventory Software solution provider
as published in Global Market Research Reports published by more than 10 globally recognized Market
research organizations from US and Europe.
Presence of multiple countries

Improsys is having customer presence in multiple countries. Improsys team understands diversity of
working in different countries and adopts itself to changing Work culture and local needs and offers
matching software solutions from our customers from different countries.

Software in multiple languages

Improsys software is provided in multiple languages so that local users can use the best software
solutions offered by Improsys with simplicity and ease.

Research and Development in SMART Factory and SMART Warehousing

Improsys continues to invest in the latest technologies and is keeping eye on new developments
happening in current hardware and software solutions. Improsys has developed matching SMART
technology solutions like Pick to light, Put to light, Data loggers for Productivity and Quality
monitoring, Weighing scale integration for auto capture of weight and product information, integration
with RFID hardware devices etc. Improsys is proudly associated with Smart Technology
manufacturers. Improsys customers can access latest technology transfer with much ease and at
affordable prices.

Successful Implementation of more than 100 projects of designing and

Implementation of Web Based ERP Application development for small & medium
Enterprises on platform.

 Implementation of Production Scheduling Software-Expert Scheduler by using Discrete Event

Simulation.

 System Requirement analysis, design and implementation of Engineering Data Management

System.
 System Requirement analysis, design and implementation of Warehouse Management System with
most advanced systems in bar coding and OCR for material identification and traceability for
Welspun India Ltd Vapi.

Successful Implementation of ERP, CRM, WMS, Inventory and Billing Software

for various Industry Segments:
1) Successful Implementation of ERP System for Export Oriented Pump Manufacturing Company in
Six Months

2) Successful Implementation of ERP System for Automobile Components Supplying Company in

Three Months.

3) Successful Implementation of ERP System for Vacuum Components Manufacturing Company in

Four Months.

4) Successful Implementation of ERP System for SFA and Blower Manufacturing Company in Six
Months.

5) Successful Implementation of ERP System for Rotary Equipments Balancing Company in Three
Months.

6) Successful Implementation of ERP System for Customized Tool Manufacturing Company in Four
Months.

7) Successful Implementation of Process Planning System for Service Provider in Metal Cutting &
Fabrication Works in 3 Months

8) Successful Implementation of Web Based CRM System for Heavy Equipments Manufacturing
Company in Three Months.

9) Successful Implementation of CRM System for Special purpose Valves & Dampers Manufacturing
Company in Three Months.

10) Successful Implementation of CRM System for Switches and Sockets Relays Supplier Company in
Two Months.

11) Construction ERP Software for Real Estate Developer, Builders, Architect and Contractors etc.

12) Successful Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for Manufacturer and Supplier of
Electrical & Electronic Enclosures in One Month.

13) Successful Implementation of Complete Warehouse Management System for Garment

Manufacturing & Exporter Company in Six Months. The system is in use since 2009.

14) Successful Implementation of Supply Chain Management Software for Distributors, Retailers
Companies in Four Months.

15) Successful Implementation of WMS Software for Warehouse Company in Six Months.

16) Successful Implementation of POS System for Garment Manufacturing Companies in Two Months.

17) Successful Implementation of ERP System for Aluminium Die Casting Companies in Four Months.

18) Successful Implementation of Billing System for Retailers, Distributors in One Month.
Productivity Improvement Projects for textile industries:

 For one of the biggest Textile-Towel exporter in world.

 For one of the quality Textile-Knitted fabric & garments manufacturer.

 For one of the exporter & knitted garment manufacturer

Successful Implementations of Six sigma Projects:

 Successful Implementations of Six sigma Projects using DMAIC methodology. Worked on projects
in the areas of Quality, productivity, and Information systems improvements.

Operation theater process redesign:

 Productivity improvement for Hospital.

 Operation theater process redesign for productivity improvement in one of the biggest hospital in
Mumbai.

Improsys brand is Registered Trade Mark as per approval from Trade mark
Registry Government of India under Trade Mark Act 1999.

Successfully delivered training programs for various multinational companies on

topic of Quality & Productivity.

Fast warehouse management system

In this competitive world of warehousing, it is required to continually improve processes while

constantly managing change and meeting strategic business objectives. To accomplish this, a company
must arm itself with a warehouse management system which will suffice and cover all the warehousing
operations.

For the past 10 years Improsys has been providing warehouse inventory management software which
has been developed by consultants who have vast experience of consulting in the areas of
Manufacturing, E-Commerce, 3PL, Cold Storage warehousing etc. While designing of software,
Improsys has special focus on meeting customer objective of productivity, quality and value
improvement across supply chain. Improsys is a fast-growing organization working on principles of
lean management. Most of the Improsys software development, quality assurance, infrastructure and
financial management activities are outsourced resulting in quality product and services at affordable
and economical price tags. Be it warehouse management for small business or for large mnc
organization, Improsys warehouse management system offers complete and holistic solution which
covers all types of warehouses which include 3PL, E-Commerce, Cold Storages, Manufacturing, Food
Processing, Retail, FMCG, etc.

What makes Improsys warehouse management system stand out amongst the best warehouse software
or the top WMS software is its simplicity and user friendliness. Improsys software is mainly recognized
for being easy to understand, easy to implement and simple to operate by the operators working on.
Improsys team focuses on end user experiences during and after implementation by making necessary
changes in the UI or the business logic enabling users to work on software with ease and satisfaction.
One of the main reasons for this is because of the simplicity of the user interface that Improsys WMS
provides. Any user who has basic knowledge of Google and Email can easily operates on Improsys
software screens and access reports for problem solving. Improsys WMS software is the best wms for
small business and also for the manufacturing companies. It is easy to understand and any user can
operate it easily. Looking towards the needs of business to integrate the WMS software, Improsys has
built integration with major ERP software packages like SAP, Oracle, Tally, Busy, Sage software
helping business to avoid duplication of data in multiple software. Improsys WMS can be also
integrated with Ecommerce marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, Lazzada, and Shopify

Apart from a serving and satisfying our clients in different parts of India, Improsys clients are
successfully using WMS software in Middle Eastern countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Dubai, Sharjah,
etc. and south East Asian countries like Bangkok (Thailand), Singapore, China. Improsys WMS
Software has provided warehouse management software in multi-language and multi-currency features
enabling customers from these different countries to use software.

The result of satisfied customer feedback surveyed by independent US based Market Research agencies
has resulted in Improsys being ranked in list of Global Manufacturing Inventory Software Market Top
10 Players 2020 as one of the Key players in recent years in Warehouse Inventory and Manufacturing
segments alongside Net Suite, Fishbowl Inventory, Sage Software, Intellitrack, etc.

Work Flow of WNS

Inventory
 Outbound

WMS Software Features

Web based multiuser software. Can be used from Laptop/Mobile/Tablet.

Software can be installed on client server.

WMS Supports Bar Code printer and Bar Code scanner.

Import and Export Data from software in Excel, CSV, etc.

WMS supports Email, SMS and WhatsApp sending from software.

Intuitiveness, Simplicity and User friendliness.

Multi Language and Multi Currency Support.

Improves your productivity by avoiding the repetitive task.

Integration with Tally, SAP, Oracle or Legacy ERP Software.

WMS Sales, Purchase, Inventory and Payment Analysis.

Customization flexibility as per customer requirement.

 KPI Reporting and Graphical Dashboards available for analysis.

Problem v/s Improsys Solution

Location of material is not known

Graphical Stock Dashboard / Detailed Stock Report display location of material anytime in seconds.

Overstocking of material

Re-Order level reporting helps curb the overbuying of products by only showing the material which are
below re-order level.

Manual errors in picking and put away

Barcode based transaction to eliminate all human errors and provide accurate data.

Warehouse space constraints

Warehouse space utilization report / dashboard help identify the utilization of warehouse in order to
take decisions of optimizing the space

Loss due to expired products on shelf

Expiry dashboard helps track the near expiry products and avoid loss due to expired products.
Business Objective of WMS Software

1) Right Material at Right location

2) No loss of time for search of materials

3) Reduction in Overtime

4) No wastages on account of expiry dates

5) No Overstocking of material

6) Improved Employee Morale

Integration of WMS Software

1) Tally

2) SAP / Oracle

3) Legacy ERP, Improsys ERP

4) Email / SMS

5) PDF, CSV, Text

6) Power Automate

7) AGV

8) Weighing Scale

9) Barcode Scanner and Printer

10) ARS
 Smart Warehousing with Fast WMS Software
Improsys has a strong R&D team which is committed to build smart
Warehouses

Real-time Management
No more need to record numbers manually! Data is collected, analyzed, and visualized for zero
downtime and real-time management

Warehouse Optimization
The truly paperless factory for digital transformation! Transparent Inventory visualization & WMS
integration to optimize material handling.

Data-driven Decision Making

The most important upgrade to Industry 4.0! The Industry 4.0 situation room realizes data-driven
optimization, management and decision making

Advantages of Warehouse Management System

1:Optimized
Space and Lower Operating Expenses: Warehouse management systems optimize
warehouse flow by analyzing the best use of floor space based on the task and material characteristics.
In the WMS implementations, the use of space and floor plan analysis is used to determine how space
should be best used and provides opportunities for reducing waste – waste of premium floor space and
waste of time for locating product. This will also lessen potential cost resulting from excessive material
movement, time consuming placement, and retrieval. By considering the best locations to store
products, as well as materials or equipment, a warehouse can lower its operating expenses.

WMS solutions can also help maintain material rotation, whether through first-in, first-out (FIFO), last-
in, first-out (LIFO), or first-expired, first-out (FEFO) practices. Whatever rotation rule is required, the
WMS can help the rotation. Typically, LIFO enables cost-effective use of space, and movement. FIFO
or FEFO can maintain product quality for items from aging out in the warehouse. Some solutions have
additional fuzzy logic so that a slightly relaxed FIFO or FEFO reduces additional moves, for example:
products that expire in the same month may be considered both eligible to be picked. A warehouse
management system operates with versatility and flexibility, making it easy to form any necessary
adjustments to maintain best inventory floor location selection, choice of the correct inventory to pick,
and help manage physical movement and worker performance.

2: Inventory Visibility
Using a warehouse management system will also provide visibility of accurate,
real-time inventory levels. This enables a company to more securely estimate supply and avoid
backorders, which leads to more satisfied customers.

Using WMS automation with scanning, RFID, or other location tracking methods ensures the visibility
at the location and reduces the non-WMS enabled situations where inventory becomes forgotten, lost,
or misplaced within the warehouse.

Warehouse management systems work in conjunction with the enterprise ERP and planning functions
to provide demand to forecasting functions by sharing precise information about how certain products
are performing. Product demand and seasonality is reflected as items are transacted and information
communicated. Therefore, with this information, planners can make reliable decisions about which
products to adjust for the company to increase revenue or mitigate losses.

3: Effective
Labor: Considering workers’ skill levels, their proximity in the warehouse, their equipment,
and available warehouse tasks, a warehouse management system can better assign the right task to the
right person at the right time. Optimization of travel time within the warehouse is one of the greatest
benefits that the WMS can provide to improved labor utilization. The WMS can focus labor on highest
impact activities while finding the well-suited laborer to perform a specific task. Using labor
forecasting, the system can assign jobs on a day-to-day basis and efficiently design schedules. Scanning
items during their entry into a warehouse, as well as throughout their movements, can eliminate the
need for work to be double-checked, saving time and speeding up the recording process. Scanning
improves pick accuracy, reducing miss-picks, thus providing better customer service. KPIs can also be
utilized to analyze staffing, which is important because labor is often one of the highest costs of
warehouse operations. Labor efficiency, equipment efficiency, and space efficiency are optimized
through appropriate work assignment.

4: Traceable
Materials: Inventory materials can be easily traced with warehouse management systems using
lot, batch, and serial numbering. Lot/batch numbers indicate the group in which materials were made,
and the serial number identifies an item specifically. By use of WMS inventory tracking as previously
noted, the ability to match specific lot/batch or serial numbers with incoming receipts and outgoing
shipments allows for full traceability. This ability to trace materials lowers any potential redundancy,
enables accurate inventory planning and allocation, and provides current retrievable information for
future traceability, service maintenance, or recall situations.

5: Optimized
Supply Chain: A warehouse management system optimizes a warehouse’s internal operation
which can then extend to the broader supply chain. Within the warehouse, a WMS streamlines the
entire warehouse process from inbound receipts to outbound deliveries improving operational
efficiencies and reducing costs. Warehouse staff achieves fast and accurate shipments by reducing or
eliminating unnecessary or non-productive activity. These savings in time and cost coupled with
improved processes and information can then be passed along to internal and external partners enabling
them to improve their own operations. For example, improved inbound receiving reduces delivery
times, enabling delivery partners to better leverage their equipment and resources and shippers to better
manage inventory levels. Improved data can reduce risk and increase reliability, benefiting shippers,
suppliers and customers. Data can be shared and leveraged back to an ERP or to a customer, as well as
to a TMS (Transportation Management System). Product can arrive to its final customer more quickly
while allowing the partners upstream to improve planning. Inventory fulfillment service can be aligned
to inventory management; enabling optimized operations while reducing time & inventory carrying
costs.

6: Internal
Automation Benefit: Warehouse management systems are the enabler to leveraging additional
automation technologies within a warehouse. Mobile devices can automate internal work assignments
and support a transition from paper to electronic work and activity recording. This simplifies processes
which increases ability to scale and ensures information accuracy. Mobile pairing with the WMS
system can allow the input process to be expanded, as access can be provided through handheld mobile
devices.

Automation supports ongoing improvement in existing operations through improved strategies. There
are many different levels of automation available, from automated picking and packing, robotics,
analytics driven movements and AI. Warehouse management systems support these strategies by
providing the foundational elements to capture record and communicate activity. For example,
sensors, bar coding, pick-to-light, voice, and automated carousels can all increase throughputs when
integrated to a WMS by monitoring picking and packing activity. Use of robots and automated
conveyors can streamline operations and reduce bottlenecks.

7: Effective Shipment Management providing better Customer Service

Inbound and outbound

planning can be efficiently managed with a warehouse system that can adjust movements of inventory
and equipment. As inventory is scheduled for arrival, the exact date and time can be optimized,
considering available labor and equipment for storage tasks. There is ability to plan both receiving dock
doors as well as outbound shipping docks with WMS solutions. Some WMS solutions also connect to
transportation management solutions (TMS) to further optimize the supply chain processes.

Warehouse management systems can also pick and pack products more effectively, as managers can
choose between zone, batch, or wave picking in a way that lowers any holdup or issues caused by
traffic or ineffective employee locations. These picking efficiency options provide faster customer
order cycle time and thus improve customer relations. Additionally, due to the inventory tracking and
packing options, customers can receive early notification of shipments and how the materials are
coming. The connection of customers with advanced shipping notices is better enabled with the WMS
solution.

8:Ongoing
Improvement : As a valuable technological tool, warehouse management systems are designed to
enable continuous improvements. The system can be implemented in phases to allow
ongoing updates with newly developed features consistently, keeping warehouses efficient as they keep
up with current changes. This also allows for the warehouse to incorporate new processes
and innovations over time. And, if the warehouse management system is based in the cloud, it can
update instantly, which can help reduce the need for large, expensive IT teams.

Warehouse management can help companies maximize profitability and alleviate error. However, the
potential obstacles to getting started with a new management system can be daunting. Clarkston can
help you navigate any challenges to obtain these benefits by using our industry expertise to best assist
with your implementation of a warehouse management system.

Bar Code Printing:

Barcode label printers, ranging from products and packaging to shipping, receiving
and containers, need to be ruggedized and connected. When you add barcode label printers to your
warehouse arsenal you get what you pay for. Printing and reliability have become standard expectations
in warehouse environments. Deploying stationary and portable printing is both cost effective and
indispensable.
Their broad range of Industrial Bar Code Printers satisfies a variety of applications and duty cycles to
meet your needs in many industries. Industrial printers cover a broad range of solutions from printing
less than 4000 labels per day to 24/7 mission critical printing needs.

RFID printer/encoders give you a broad range of UPC UHF Gen 2 and HF RFID printers supporting
diverse demands of today’s constantly advancing RFID implementations. Whether its shipping and
distribution, item level tagging or any other business enhancement project, these printers provide you
with high quality, reliable performance.

Thermal desktop printers are compact, cost effective, and easy to use. They are designed to fit and
operate in small tight areas where space is limited without sacrificing print quality, reliability, or price.

INBOUND LOGISTICS
Inbound logistics processes include the movement of raw materials,
finished goods, and supplies from a manufacturer or other distribution channel to a fulfillment center,
warehouse, or retail store depending on the business model. inbound logistics is the process of securing
resources or products that are sent to a business to be utilized in the day-to-day operations. This
includes sourcing the materials, purchasing or acquiring the product, setting up delivery, taking
reception of the commodity, along with the storage and inventory control of the materials. The inbound
logistics process is not a one-size-fits-all program. In fact, most organizations customize their inbound
programs to fit their specific type of business or size of.
Outbound Logistics
The outbound processes use Radio Frequency (RF) terminal. Outbound System Features
are:
● Orders accepted from any host systems
● System directed pick and real-time verification
● Packing Lists
● Track and process customer orders
● Supports prioritising orders
● Weight capture at picking
● Pick to Pack
● Picks confirmed through shipping process.
● Interfaces to SAP to confirm the shipment orders.

Customer orders are automatically allocated, and delivery order is also automated by
linking the picking ticket to terminals. The standard printed picking list will be used by the
warehouse for the dispatching of stock. The number will be entered into the scanner where
bar code for each item on the picking list will be scanned. A quantity will be entered via
further bar codes scanned.

Route Planning

Route planning is used to decide the route to take from one place to another. Consider
the problem that you need to go from your office to a particular shop. Here, the office and the shop
become the source and the destination, respectively. The output of the route-planning algorithm is the
route to take, which enlists all the roads and intersections to take to reach the destination from the
source.
 Facility to enter for various routes of delivery
 Facility to map customers on the route for optimum picking
 Assign vechile specific for the route for planning purpose
Purchase Order:
Purchase order(PO), is a legally binding document that a buyer creates for a vendor
to indicate information about what they want to buy. This document outlines the quantity, price agreed
for the particular products, delivery date and terms of payment for the buyer. a purchase order is created
when you wish to order products from a vendor, and this has to contain the name and description of
these products, along with clear prices and exact quantity.

Features of Purchase order

 PO generation in 2 minutes
 Multiple unit conversion
 Utilize your staff time for value adding activity
 Delivery schedules for item
 Authorize/Release for item
 Prevent over-purchasing
 Match goods delivered against what was ordered
 Control order items due from supplier
 See material pricing history
 Pending PO follow-up and analysis
 Supplier price list generation
Advance Shipping Note (ASN)

Advanced shipping notice (ASN) is a document that provides

detailed information about a pending delivery. The purpose of an ASN is to notify the customer when
shipping occurs and provide physical characteristics about the shipment so the customer can be
prepared to accept delivery.

An ASN, which is usually sent over the Internet in an electronic data information (EDI) or extensible
markup language (XML) format, provides information about when an order will be shipped, which
items are being shipped, how many of each item is being shipped and physical characteristics about the
shipment such as the shipment’s weight, the number of boxes and a description of how the shipment
units are packaged. An ASN also tells the customer which mode of transportation is being used for
shipping and provides carrier information.

ASN (Format)
Gate Entry-Features

 Keep inward material details

 Keep incoming details for visitors
 Gate Pass for inward Material
 Gate Pass for Visitors
 Additional Documents reference for Gate Pass

GRN Import
Material Receiving-Features

Barcode printing- Print barcodes against the material received on the spot

Weight Verification- Weighing scale integration into the softwareto cross checkthe weight of the
package received

MIS Report-Get customer wise reports, Store location wise report of received history in the
warehouse

Material Receiving-Against PO

In Business, it’s always a practice to prepare the Purchase

Order and receive the materials against Purchase Order. This helps both the parties with an agreement
form. This is also called Goods Receipt Note (GRN) or Purchase Order Receipt (POR).
In this screen you can receive the ordered products or services fully or partially. The Purchase Order
Receipt (POR) will not close until you receive all the ordered products or services. You can receive the
Products with or without BATCHES or Multi Units of measurement etc.

Material Receiving-Capture Container/Vehicle Details

Material Receiving-Against customer invoice

Material Receiving-Mobile Based Receiving

Material Receiving-Against Customer Invoice LR

Material Receiving-GRN Format

GRN-Sticker at GRN

Materials Receving-GRN Reports

The goods receipt note is an internal document produced after inspecting delivery for proof of order
receipt. Generally produced by your stores team. It’s used by stores, procurement, and finance to raise
any issues, update your stock records, and to be matched against the original purchase order and
supplier invoice, to allow payment to be made. Manually processing paperwork such as goods receipt
and delivery notes can take a large amount of staff time in data entry and distribution to various
departments. Paper copies of notes can be mislaid, supplier payments delayed and stock control systems
out of date.
Material Receiving-Features

 Create a new receipt in just 3 steps

 Speed up receiving process
 Get free from detention charges
 Improve accuracy in storage

Material Receiving-Benefits

 Increase productivity
 Boost labour efficiency
 Reduce human errors

Features

Alerts- Get alerts of item or packages which are not inspected

Segregation- Separate the rejected materials from the lot and place them in the Rejected Store

Rejection analysis- Keep records of the materials along with the reasons of rejection.
Pending Inspection Screen

Fast warehouse management software incoming goods are inspected before they may enter the
storage. You will want to check if your supplier has sent you the right items and also the right amount.
Besides that, you may need to check quality or possible damage. When an item is good enough to sell
to your demanding customer, you can put it in storage. Returns are basically the same as inspection of
items you receive from your suppliers. Notable difference is that you will want a 100% check. After
inspection is done, you or the Warehouse Management Software (WMS) will decide where the items
need to be placed. Most ecommerce warehouses will have different storage types, based on the
popularity or other properties of the item.

Material Inspection

 Segregation
 Rejection Detailing
 Upload Files
Inspection/Rejection report

Benefits

Another benefit is the prevention of problems which can occur during production, as a result of which
the process can suffer delays. If no checks whatsoever take place, you could be surprised when you
open the container on arrival, and by then the damage is already done.

 Preventing miscommunication and solving problems.

 Your requirements/standards are understood.
 Certainty in terms of the use of the right materials / designs / dimensions / colors, etc.
 Implement improvements for the mass production.
 Prevent additional costs and delays.

LOT NO. Generation

Lot/Pallet Barcoding

Pallet Break/ Repacking-Features

Dashboard- Get all packet storage information in one screen

  Pallet Break- Allows creation of small packages from a single pallet

 Repacking- Get all pallet storage information in one screen

 MIS- Keep records of previously done pallet breaks or repacks
 Pallet Break-Benefits
 Organize pallets effectively
 Save space on racks and bins
 Lessen risk of products damage
 Reduce mistake

SALES ORDER
A sales order is a document generated by the seller specifying the details about the
product or services ordered by the customer. Along with the product and service details, sales order
consists of price, quantity, terms, and conditions etc. Sales Order is an order that is placed by a
Customer that has agreed to pay for the goods that are shipped against that order, so when the order
ships the seller is able to invoice the customer or charge the customer’s credit card. Sales Orders are
typically the highest priority

Pick List-Features

FIFO- Pick list items are displayed according to the date of arrivals for product, providing better
creation of pick list

Pick List Creation- Pick list line items are displayed in sales order wise sequence, on the screen, to
facilitate an efficient “pick list creation.” Can create pick list Manually and Automated as well

Pick List-Route wise

 Generate picklist by selecting route

 Stock availability checked during preparation
 Non available items displayed

Pick List-Against Order/ FIFO/ FEFO

Pick List- MIS Reports

 Item-wise pick list report

 Customer wise pick list report
 Periodic pick list report
 Pick list report order wise
 Pending pick list report
Pick List-Benefits

 Reduce time in searching for items

 Reduce Obsolete Inventory
 Real time Inventory tracking
 Paperless order picking

PALLETS
A pallet is the structural foundation of a unit load which allows handling and storage
efficiencies. Goods or shipping containers are often placed on a pallet secured with strapping, stretch
wrap or shrink wrap and shipped. Pallets are the primary interface of a unit load. They protect the
product, absorb the stresses, hold the weight, encounter fork truck impacts, and safeguard goods
travelling through the supply chain.

Dispatch

After the whole order is packed the shipping process follows. Most WMS products support basic
shipping functions including the output of shipping documents/labels & shipment manifesting. The Fast
WMS system should also interface with transportation carriers systems to provide shipment tracking &
proof of delivery. Fast warehouse management software , at the loading point through computer you
can make sure intended products of intended quantity are being delivered to the party. Automated
warehouse management validates material being loaded against sales order or delivery challan(DC).
Dispatch-Features

 Cross- docking : Move items directly from your inbound to outbound dock
 Transfer Note: Dispatch material within the warehouse
 Returnable & Sales Dispatch: Assign the outgoing material
 Purchase Return: Keep records of purchase returns from the customer

Dispatch-Format
Dispatch-Packing Slip

Proof of Delivery
Delivery Dashboard

Goods issue for an outbound delivery in the Warehouse Management system(WMS) includes picking
and goods issue posting for a material to be delivered, based on the outbound delivery.

Dashing showing the delivery and POD status of orders

Order vs Dispatch
Dispatch-Benefits

 Save time on dispatch

 Keep track of every outgoing materials
 Keep records of returned materials with reasons
 Never for get pending deliveries

Payment Receipt-Flow

Payment Receipt-Features

 Customers pending payments list

 Customers payment alerts and follow-up
 Multiple payments receive modes e.g.: Cash, Cheque etc.
 Credit note to customer for material rejection
 Auto credit for Sales Return
 Customer, Date wise follow-up reports

Outstanding Payment Report

Vendor-wise Profitability Report

The Vendor Reports help you focus on a variety of vendor-

related data and provide pertinent information on your vendors including the applicable credit limits,
discount rates, contacts, vendor addresses, vendor factors, and General Ledger distribution accounts. In
a supply chain, a vendor, or a seller, is an enterprise that contributes goods or services. Generally, a
supply chain vendor manufactures inventory/stock items and sells them to the next link in the chain.

Inventory management-

Fast Inventory Management is the process of a company's operational tasks to manage the inventory or
stocks in its various stages, such as raw materials, semi-finished products to finished products. Not to
mention the delivery process up to the very end of the waiting list the customers. In order to keep up
with the supply and demand of the retail world, having the most viable management is undeniably
essential.
Features

 An inventory control system that ensures everything is in a place

 Improve inventory control through automatically updated stock levels whenever sales and
purchases are made
 Increase and decrease in stock level new product, returns, damages, shrinkage, and promotions-
which also works for multi-item stock adjustment
 Management scrap in warehouse, keep track on scrap entry and scrap exit. Get periodic, item
wise, location wise scrap reports.

Inventory Management- Graphical Stock Report

Lot Expiry Dashboard

This report shows all product batches with their expiry dates. Use this report to check how much
quantity on hand you have of different product batch numbers and when they will expire.

Warehouse Productivity
  Warehouse Utilization Report
 Put-Away/ Picker Accuracy
 Inventory Accuracy
 Expiry Dashboard
 Inbound/ Outbound Productivity
 Delivery Performance
 Fleet Utilization
 Product Freshness

5S- Five S:

5S - Five S is a stepping stone for productivity, quality and safety improvement programs
in organisations. Japanese consider 5 “S” as the foundation for implementing company wide
improvement concepts, especially, Lean Management tools. The systematic and comprehensive
implementation of “S” improves productivity, quality and safety in plants. The management of
manufacturing businesses intends to implement 5 S in a phased manner by creating an “Island of
Excellence” at their Manufacturing’s Plant by implementing structured 5 “S” system followed by
developing Work culture of 5S+1.

Improsys consulting team provides systematic training and implementation programs to implement
5S+1 work standards in manufacturing, warehouse and office operations.

The 5S+1 implementation can be kicked off with 5S training program for all stakeholders in the
organization to explain the importance of changing work culture based on Principles of Kaizen and
explains why implementation of 5S is important for the organization to face every increasing
competition in the market. The initial 5S training program provides overview of all 5 stages and PDCA
methodology for implementation. The blueprint of implementation is finalized along with all team
members.5S implementation is done on the concept of Employee Involvement from Toyota Production
Systems by forming small Cross functional teams. Team members are periodically guided by Improsys
consulting team for successful implementation of tools and techniques of 5S on shop floor. On
completion of each stages of 5S, internal Audit is conducted by team and Improsys consultant. At each
stage of 5S implementation, the importance of a Safe workplace is highlighted. As per need of
management 5S training for each stage is planned which helps team members to execute actions on
shop floor.
 Benefits for Business

Improve Cashflow:

1) Improsys software solutions are designed to help businesses to improve Cashflow.

2) The investments locked in Raw material Inventory; Work in Process, Finished Goods can be tracked
online in turn helping businesses to be Agile by reducing lead time of Sales

3) Sales and Purchase software solutions helps to manage receivables and payable payments in real
time along with expected payment forecast helping to manage out of cash situations.

Improve Quality

1) Key expectations of all customers are of delivery of Quality not only in products but services too,
which demands TQM in all department of business.

2) Businesses using Improsys Quality software plan quality expectations of customers and inbuilt them
within the day today operations in al business activities from Pre-Sales to Post sales.

3) Improsys has designed comprehensive Quality Management Software suit based on guidelines of
IATS, ISO standards and keeping KAIZEN and Lean Principles.

Improve Productivity

1) Improsys means Improvement in Systems i.e. way of working. Improsys software solutions are
designed to address business needs which is to utilize its resources at peak capacity.

2) All software functions of software are designed to improve productivity of resources. Improsys
software helps to monitor Productivity live helping to remove hinderances in work.

3) Improsys clients have got Return on investments in Software solutions within shortspan by
improving productivity and achieving cost reduction.

Improve Delivery
1) In present competitive business scenarios, it is essential to commit accurate delivery dates. Failures
in meeting delivery deadlines results in monetary loss as well as defamation of brand value.

2) Availability of products on shelf and delivery of products on time is key focus of all Improsys
software solutions. Softwares are designed to know shortages in advance, and help plan it.
3) Improsys software customers always track all business operations live: Enquiry, Quotations, Orders,
Deliveries, Support, Services, Payments helping to deliver on time products and services.

Customer Satisfaction
1) Improsys philosophy is continuous improvement of Client organizational prosperity, Client
satisfaction, Returns to Client investors and shareholders.

2) Client satisfaction has great amount of benefits in business, some of them are:

3) Increased Customer Loyalty

4) Growth in Sales Revenue

5) Increase in Brand Popularity

6) Helps stand out in competition.

7) Improsys Software helps its clients to achieve Customer Objectives by keeping track of
achievements in Business Objectives.

Improsys Software

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Improsys has designed and developed a complete
quality management suite to help clients achieve Quality standards essential for Quality in all work
aspects. Improsys Quality management software is developed based on principles of Total Quality
Management (TQM) and helps to implement PDCA ( Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology in
manufacturing operations. Improsys Quality management software helps organisation to establish work
culture of KAIZEN i.e. continuous improvement by using Statistical Process Control, FMEA, Root
Cause Analysis,8D Analysis of customer complaints, Various graphical reports from Improsys Quality
management software helps Production managers to take right decision on shop floor while production
is in progress. Improsys Quality management software helps organisations to Improve Quality levels
consistently ensuring increase in Customer satisfaction, reduction in cost of quality, improvement in On
time delivery, Improvement in productivity, reduction in buffer inventory, reduction in scrap, reduction
in customer complaints, Improvement in Employees motivation, improvement in Brand in market.
Implementation of Improsys QMS Software ensures to build More Sales, More customers and
increased Profitability. Improsys Quality management software software can be integrated with third
party ERP applications of SAP, Oracle, Sage, Tally etc. ensuring no duplicate data. QMS software can
be used on cloud as well as can be used on premises. Various Quality reports from the QMS software
helps management to monitor and control Key Performance indicators for various resources in
organisation. Improsys QMS software is used by customers in manufacturing industries, Automobile
industries, OEM, Process equipment manufacturing companies, Pump manufacturing companies, Food
Manufacturing Industries, Audit and Compliances consulting organisation across the globe in multiple
countries. Improsys clients are successfully using QMS software in Kuwait, Dubai,(UAE)
Bangkok(Thailand), Singapore, China, Gulf countries. Improsys WMS Software has multi language
and multi-currency features enabling customers from different Countries to use software. Improsys
QMS software can be integrated with data loggers, digital measuring instruments, weighing scales, IoT
devices on machines, bar code scanners etc.
Improsys Quality management software offers following software modules:
● Quality Planning Software- Product (Raw material, WIP, Finished Goods),Processes
● Quality Inspection Management Software (Incomingmaterial, WIP,
Finished Goods)
● Quality Audit Management Software (Process Audit ,ISO,IATS Audit, Vendor)
● Change Management Software(Design, Processes)
● Advanced Product Quality planning software (APQP)
● Production Part Approval planning software (PPAP)
● Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA Software)- Design, Product ,Process,
Machines

POS BILLING SOFTWARE

Customer loyalty is the key way to sustenance in every business,
ensuring that customers have a hassle free and smooth experience at your store/outlet is very important.
More commonly, businesses/ organizations struggle to manage the queues at the billing counter and this
in flip in drives away customers. Most businesses today look for an easy billing software solution that
lets them process the customer queues faster and in an efficient manner. Improsys POS billing is a
smooth solution when it comes to billing and is a leading billing software solution in the industry.
Improsys POS billing has a wide feature list and its billing capabilities have helped many businesses to
manage customer queues in an efficient manner. Read on to learn what makes Improsys POS is one of
the best easy billing software available in the market today. Improsys plays an important role in the
supply chain industry by connecting the warehouse supply to the point of sale through our Improsys
POS Billing Software. This GST compliant point of sale (POS) makes it easier for you to keep track of
your business and pay more importance to your business growth. Improsys POS Billing Software lets
you conveniently generate invoices, run customer loyalty program, create and manage schemes,
manage and monitor sales, procurement activities, optimize inventory, reports at the store level or
consolidated analysis at the cloud back office anytime. Improsys POS Billing works with or without
Internet. And all this comes at an affordable price, without the added baggage of maintaining an in-
house IT infrastructure!

ERP SOFTWARE FOR FOOD INDUSTRY

Improsys Food manufacturing ERP system helps
Food manufacturing companies to manage all complex manufacturing processes as per standards and
maintain Product quality. Improsys Food ERP software solutions help to ensure product traceability till
source as per Food and Drugs Regulation act and maintain complete control on traceability of raw
materials, manufacturing processes with the help of Lot management from material receipt till customer
sales. Improsys ERP for Food industries integrates all functions like Sales, Product Development,
Procurement, Inventory, Production Planning , Quality Management, Costing and Cost Control,
Compliance, Accounting, Sales & Distribution, and provides Dashboards and Reports to see the status
of all activities. Improsys ERP for Food businesses has a full fledged facility to manage expiry dates of
raw materials required for manufacturing helping businesses to reduce losses on account of expired
products. Improsys ERP software has Expiring Product dashboard helping to manage RM issues on
FEFO basis. This feature avoids loss on account of scrapping expired products. The software provides
complete control on Inventory management by providing features of Reorder level stocks, Material
shortages against Receipe and production plans, inventory valuation, WIP management, Product Batch
management, FEFO deliveries of Finished Food products, Packaging management , Invoicing and
Payment follow up. Improsys Food ERP Software has the facility to print and scan Product
barcodes/QR codes, Package Barcodes for simple operations management while managing inventory on
food manufacturing shop floor. Integration with Smart devices like weighing scale, data loggers etc
helps to capture weight of Raw material ,WIP, and Finished Goods directly in the software helping to
avoid mistakes while data input of weighment. Feature of Product Weight Loss or Product Weight Gain
also helps to control yield of manufacturing processes. Live Production machine dashboards help to
reduce machine stoppages on account of various stoppages and help to improve productivity of
Machine and workforce. Additionally Improsys ERP software helps to connect POS counters ,
warehouses with Manufacturing locations. Improsys has full fledged POS billing software and WMS
software for managing the complete supply chain operations of Food Manufacturing business. Improsys
Food manufacturing ERP system helps Food manufacturing companies to manage all complex
manufacturing processes as per standards and maintain Product quality. Improsys Food ERP software
solutions help to ensure product traceability till source as per Food and Drugs Regulation act and
maintain complete control on traceability of raw materials, manufacturing processes with the help of
Lot management from material receipt till customer sales. Improsys ERP for Food industries integrates
all functions like Sales, Product Development , Procurement, Inventory, Production Planning , Quality
Management, Costing and Cost Control, Compliance, Accounting, Sales & Distribution, and provides
Dashboards and Reports to see the status of all activities. Improsys ERP for Food businesses has a full
fledged facility to manage expiry dates of raw materials required for manufacturing helping businesses
to reduce losses on account of expired products. Improsys ERP software has Expiring Product
dashboard helping to manage RM issues on FEFO basis. This feature avoids loss on account of
scrapping expired products. The software provides complete control on Inventory management by
providing features of
Reorder level stocks, Material shortages against Receipe and production plans, inventory valuation,
WIP management, Product Batch management, FEFO deliveries of Finished Food products, Packaging
management , Invoicing and Payment follow up. Improsys Food ERP Software has the facility to print
and scan Product barcodes/QR codes, Package Barcodes for simple operations management while
managing inventory on food manufacturing shop floor. Integration with Smart devices like weighing
scale, data logger etc helps to capture weight of Raw material ,WIP, and Finished Goods directly in the
software helping to avoid mistakes while data input of weighment. Feature of Product Weight Loss or
Product Weight Gain also helps to control yield of manufacturing processes. Live Production machine
dashboards help to reduce machine stoppages on account of various stoppages and help to improve
productivity of Machine and workforce. Additionally Improsys ERP software helps to connect POS
counters , warehouses with Manufacturing locations. Improsys has full fledged POS billing software
and WMS software for managing the complete supply chain operations of Food Manufacturing
business.

AUDIT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

The Audit Management software module in Improsys
supports the entire internal audit process of audit management in your organization in a powerful and
transparent workflow. Any compliance requirement, internal system or external protocol can be
reflected in the audit software system. It offers a smart workflow through an interactive process for top
down planning and approval and bottom-up verification and control.
Support the entire internal audit management process:
● Audit management software supporting transparent workflow for
planning, approvals, verification, and control
● Ownership identification and corrective action management
● Automatic notification of planned activities and reminders of due dates and
deadlines
● Standard protocol identification in accordance with ISO 9000 and 14000
standards and support of internal requirements identification
● Effective communication of findings and observations within the audit software system.

SERVICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Deliver better service everywhere — from the field
to the service centre — using Improsys Service Management platform. Improving your customer
experience has a direct positive effect on customer lifetime value and revenue. A field service
management system not only increases the accuracy of scheduling and dispatching, but streamlines the
processing of quotes and work orders between the technician and the home office.

● Capture service requests from all channels.

Registering service requests from omni channel integration such as Emails, Messages,
Calls, WhatsApp, Portals, etc. to capture every single request from your client. Creation of
service ticket has never been easier.

● Monitoring Deadlines to provide better customer experience.

Improsys service software allows to set the deadlines for every stage of the activity to
monitor every step / action taken against the service request within the defined timelines
and identify bottlenecks in the process through intuitive dashboard.

● Serial no. tracking

Improsys service management software allows tracking of serial no. of product sold to the
customer to track the AMC / Warranty / Paid services. Improsys service software also has
the facility to view the past service history from the serial no of the product.

● Service reporting on mobile.

Improsys service management software can be operated on multi platform devices like
Mobiles / Tablets for the on-field executives where in they can view their planned
schedules for the day. Software also has facility to capture images and acquire digital
signature of customer on mobile for service report generation.

 Keep your customers informed.

Improsys service management software has the facility to provide notifications to your
clients through Email / SMS / WhatsApp to keep them informed about their request right
from the registration to the completion of the request.

 Integration with third party softwares.

Service management software has the facility to integrate with third party applications such
as Customer Relationship Management software or ERP Software.

Inventory Software
Inventory Management is the process of a company’s operational tasks to
manage the inventory or stocks in its various stages, such as raw materials, semi finished products to
finished products. Not to mention the delivery process up to the very end of the waiting list - the
customers. In order to keep up with the supply and demand of the retail world, having the most viable
management is undeniably essential. The importance of having the most appropriate management
software is crucial in the business success in terms of keeping with the dynamism of supply demand
chain. The accuracy and convenience is what makes stock management software crucial to a business.
Inventory management refers to the systems and strategies businesses use to ensure that they have
adequate supplies of raw materials for production and finished goods for shipment to customers, while
also minimizing their inventory carrying costs. Storing excess inventory is costly, because the space
and financial resources invested in the goods can often be put to better use elsewhere.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Customer relationship management
Software (CRM software ) designed by Improsys addresses need of business to systematically manage
efforts invested in acquiring and retaining customers. With central objective of Customer satisfaction,
Improsys CRM software helps clients to manage Presales, Sales and post Sales activities effectively.
Additionally CRM software helps sales team to improve their performance by reducing Non value
added content involved in Sales and Marketing processes. It helps Sales Head to manage his Sales
Force more effectively for acquiring new customers. Key for satisfied customer is timely and right
communication of relevant information to client during complete Sales order process. Improsys CRM
helps to manage and automate workflow in Sales order processes by generating timely alert for relevant
sales team members for keeping in touch with customer executives with most recent update on progress
of Sales Order process. Data collected during complete Presales, Sales and Post Sales processes helps
to learn more about customers needs and behaviours in order to develop stronger relationships with
them. Improsys CRM strong reporting and Dashboards helps Sales force team members to intelligently
plan their sales strategy. Improsys CRM software can be accessed on Mobile as well as tablet and
Laptops enabling sales team on move to manage their daily tasks promptly on move. Improsys CRM is
a widely implemented by multiple organisations for managing a company interactions with customers,
clients, agents, resellers, sales team members and sales prospects. The overall goals are to find, attract,
and win new clients and reduce the costs of marketing and client service. Improsys CRM software is
widely used by Industries like Engineering, Trading, Retail, Manufacturing, Automation, Textile,
Healthcare, Pharma, Education, Chemicals business across India, Middle east countries, South East
Asian countries, European and American companies. Improsys clients are successfully using CRM
software in Kuwait, Dubai, (UAE) Bangkok (Thailand), Singapore, China, Gulf countries. Improsys
CRM Software has multi language and multi-currency features enables customers from different
Countries to use software. Improsys CRM is cloud based software, enabling the access of the software
across globe from any location with all data security inbuilt in software.

Improsys CRM solution provides an array of features which include:

● Tour and Visit Management
● Customer Data management
● Product Data management
● Pricing and catalogue management
● Lead Capturing and Enquiry Follow up
● Quotation generation
● Sales Targets and Sales Performance management
● Lead ,Order, Support Follow up Dashboard
● Service Requests/Ticket management

PURCHASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Purchase management software or simple
purchase order software enables companies to manage the activities and relationships that make up the
purchasing functions necessary to do business. At its core purchase management is all about saving
money, increasing profits and it is an important function for any wholesale, distribution or
manufacturing business. Efficient purchase management provides a prime opportunity for wholesalers
to clear bigger profits by controlling costs of the inventory stock needed to run their business. To
deliver the greatest profitability for an organisation it is crucial that products and services are purchased
at the best price and quality available. The best purchase order system software ensure the most cost-
effective outcomes, purchasing strategies are necessary and should be developed in line with a basic
purchasing cycle to best manage all the necessary functions from one centralised location.
Conclusion:

We conclude here with the view that warehousing is very important at all the work place. Which
reduces the time and required expenses? It also protects the goods and services by wastage, damage, etc
warehousing results in the low risks and the low accidents. Hence warehousing is the important factor
of all the work place.

Thus, with such a detailed explanation of what is warehouse management system and what potential
power it holds once being successfully installed, the emergence of having it implemented for your
warehouse operations becomes extremely essential. Each stage in its implementation procedure is
extremely vital and needs to be followed with full attention and skillful supervision.

In today’s date, where competition has been so crushingly high, the necessary to stand out with cutting-
edge technology is what you need to be updated with at the earliest. Although the warehouse
management system has a lot of added advantages, yet the reduction of costs and seamless operations
are two of its major highlights. Thus, get started with an advanced warehouse management system
today.
References:

https://improsys.in/Brochuers/Improsys_WMS_Software.pdf

http://www.fastwmssoftware.com/
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Production Operation and Storage System

INTRODUCTION

Production/operations management is the process, which combines and

transforms various resources used in the production/operations subsystem of the organization into value
added product/services in a controlled manner as per the policies of the organization. Therefore, it is
that part of an organization, which is concerned with the transformation of a range of inputs into the
required (products/services) having the requisite quality level. The set of interrelated management
activities, which are involved in manufacturing certain products, is called as production management. If
the same concept is extended to services management, then the corresponding set of management
activities is called as operations management.

CONCEPT OF PRODUCTION:
Production function is that part of an organization, which is
concerned with the transformation of a range of inputs into the required outputs (products) having the
requisite quality level. Production is defined as “the step-by-step conversion of one form of material
into another form through chemical or mechanical process to create or enhance the utility of the product
to the user.” Thus production is a value addition process. At each stage of processing, there will be
value addition. Edwood Buffa defines production as ‘a process by which goods and services are
created’. Some examples of production are: manufacturing custom- made products like, boilers with a
specific capacity, constructing flats, some structural fabrication works for selected customers, and
manufacturing standardized products like, car, bus, motor cycle, radio, television, etc.

PRODUCTION SYSTEM:
The production system of an organization is that part, which produces
products of an organization. It is that activity whereby resources, flowing within a defined system, are
combined and transformed in a controlled manner to add value in accordance with the policies
communicated by management.
A simplified production system is shown above The production system has the following characteristics
  Production is an organized activity, so every production system has an objective.
 The system transforms the various inputs to useful outputs.
 It does not operate in isolation from the other organization system.
 There exists a feedback about the activities, which is essential to control and improve system
performance.

TYPES OF PRODUCTION:

Unit or Job type of production:

This type of production is most commonly observed when you produce one single unit of a product. A
typical example of the same will be tailored outfits which are made just for you or a cake which is made
just like you want it.

Batch type of Production:

It is one of the types of production most commonly used in consumer durables, FMCG or other such
industries where there are large variety of products with variable demands. Batch production takes
place in batches. The manufacturer already knows the number of units he needs to a manufacturer and
they are manufactured in one batch.

Mass Production or Flow production:

One of the best examples of mass production is the manufacturing process adopted by
Ford. Mass production is also known as flow production or assembly line production. It is one of
the most common types of products used in the automobile industry and is also used in
industries where continuous production is required.
An Assembly line or mass production plant typically focus on specialization. There are multiple
workstations installed and the assembly line goes through all the workstations turn by turn. The work is
done in a specialized manner and each workstation is responsible for one single type of work. As a
result, these workstations are very efficient and production due to which the whole assembly line
becomes productive and efficient.

Continuous production or Process production:

There is a lot of confusion between
mass production and continuous production. It can be differentiated by a single element. The amount of
mechanical work involved. In Mass production, both machines and humans work in tandem. However,
in continuous production, most of the work is done by machines rather than humans. In continuous
production, the production is continuous,24×7 hours, all days in a year.
A good example of the Continuous production is brewing. In brewing, the production goes on 24 hours
a day and 365 days a year. This is because brewing takes a lot of time and production is important. As a
result, there is a continuous input of raw materials such as malt or water, and there is continuous output
in the form of beer or other alcoholic drink. The key factor in this is that the brewing and fermentation
process itself is time-consuming, and the maximum time is spent in the fermentation which is a
continuous process

Objectives of Production Management:

The objective of the production management is ‘to produce
goods services of right quality and quantity at the right time and right manufacturing cost’.

RIGHT QUALITY:
The quality of product is established based upon the customers needs. The right quality is not
necessarily best quality. It is determined by the cost of the product and the technical characteristics as
suited to the specific requirements.

RIGHT QUANTITY:
The manufacturing organization should produce the products in right number. If they are produced in
excess of demand the capital will block up in the form of inventory and if the quantity is produced in
short of demand, leads to shortage of products.

RIGHT TIME:
Timeliness of delivery is one of the important parameter to judge the effectiveness of production
department. So, the production department has to make the optimal utilization of input resources to
achieve its objective.

RIGHT MANUFACTURING COST:

Manufacturing costs are established before the product is actually manufactured. Hence, all attempts
should be made to produce the products at pre-established cost, so as to reduce the variation between
actual and the standard (pre-established) cost.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: PLANNING:
Activities that establishes a course of action and guide future decision- making is planning. The
operations manager defines the objectives for the operations subsystem of the organization, and the
policies, and procedures for achieving the objectives. This stage includes clarifying the role and focus
of operations in the organization’s overall strategy. It also involves product planning, facility designing
and using the conversion process.

ORGANIZING:
Activities that establishes a structure of tasks and authority. Operation managers establish a structure of
roles and the flow of information within the operations subsystem. They determine the activities
required to achieve the goals and assign authority and responsibility for carrying them out.

CONTROLLING:
Activities that assure the actual performance in accordance with planned performance. To ensure that
the plans for the operations subsystems are accomplished, the operations manager must exercise control
by measuring actual outputs and comparing them to planned operations management. Controlling costs,
quality, and schedules are the important functions here.

BEHAVIOUR:
Operation managers are concerned with how their efforts to plan, organize, and control affect human
behavior. They also want to know how the behavior of subordinates can affect management’s planning,
organizing, and controlling actions. Their interest lies in decision making behavior.

STORAGE SYSTEM
When we talk about storage we refer to a set of processes aimed to store and preserve our stock in an
optimize condition, ready to use, that span from the moment the goods are produced to the moment
those goods are requested by our customers. Industrial racking provides the necessary equipment to
receive, store and ship raw materials, in-process product and finished goods. Needless to say, that
depending on the type of the material to be stored, the racking specification as well as the handling
technology may vary.

As a preliminary step to the design of the storage system and the industrial racking, it is necessary to
consider the specification of the materials to be stored, like dimensions, weight, durability or economic

SOME GENERAL CONCEPTS ABOUT INDUSTRIAL STORAGE

RACKING:
 Storage equipment and industrial racking are working equipment with a key role in the internal
logistic processes of our companies, allowing a more efficient and better use of the available
space in the warehouses.
 It enables the storage of our stock in an organized manner, increasing productivity.
 A main aspect without any doubt, is the improvement of safety levels for workers and goods in
the warehouse due to the use of storage systems.
 Generally, industrial racking is a static equipment, likened to a general Steel structure, but in
constant interaction with mobile handling equipment like lift trucks.
 It must be taken into account that industrial racking and storage Systems may deteriorate with
its use and have to be periodically inspected, at least once a year by an external and independent
racking inspection expert. Damaged structural components of the racking increase the risks and
reduce safety.
 Racking and storage solutions are technically advanced equipment:
 Special structures of open, perforated and thin wall thicknesses.
 Require the use sophisticated calculation software (FEA, Analysis, 3D analysis) and laboratory
testing.
 Major technical evolution over time: changes in standards and calculation and design
methodology.
 Racking and storage solutions are optimized equipment:
 Enables the storage of a high loads with a relative low weight of racking material.
 Accidental impacts are foreseen and considered in the design and the standards.
 Damaged structural racking components can transform them in very unsafe and risky
equipment.
Types of Warehouse Storage Systems:

1)Static Shelving
As the name suggests, static shelves are storage mechanisms that are
designed to stay in one place. For the most part, they are meant to hold inventory that is fairly
lightweight (a few hundred pounds per shelf). It’s commonly used for storing inventory that needs
continuous replenishment.
Because they’re not compatible with forklifts, static shelving is generally used with inventory that must
be manually picked, placed, and/or organized. For your larger inventory, invest in a wide-span shelving
system, which can hold more weight and can be used in higher-elevation configurations.

2)Mobile Shelving:
Similar to static shelving, mobile shelving is a completely adjustable solution
that is meant to hold your manually-picked items, but the difference here is that many of these systems
are designed to hold more items in less space. With mobile shelving, shelves or cabinets are mounted
on carriage and rail systems, eliminating fixed aisles and increasing productivity by making inventory
more accessible, even when space is tight.
Mobile shelving designs typically include level tracks that can either be manual or mechanized. Some
even come equipped with locking systems to control access to inventory.

3) Pallet Racking:
For the busiest and largest warehouses, pallet racking systems are usually
treated as the centerpiece of the operation. Typically, pallet racking systems are made out of wood,
metal, or plastic and hold inventory that is received in large boxes. Depending on the height, the boxes
are placed on the pallet racking system with the help of a forklift or an automated mechanism.
There are a variety of sub-categories of pallet racking systems, including carton-flow racking,
cantilever racking, coil racking, double-deep racking, drive-in racking, drive-through racking, high-bay
racking, mobile racking, narrow aisle racking, pallet live racking, push back racking, shuttle racking,
and vertical racking. Most often, warehouses will choose systems based on weight limits, flexibility,
and whether or not the system demands a change in infrastructure.

4)Multi-Tier Racking:
A great choice for large stocks of items that have small unit sizes, multi- tier
racking is a system that is designed to capitalize on vertical space. Because no warehouse is one-size-
fits-all, many multi-tier racking options are flexible, with the ability to add or remove tiers depending
on your current needs.
Mostly, multi-tier racking concerns relatively lightweight items that are picked and organized manually.
To get the most out of this warehouse storage system, organize each tier strategically and pack items as
densely as possible, while at the same time paying attention to weight limits and ceiling-to-rack height
compliance guidelines.

5)Mezzanine Flooring:
If you have the budget and your strategic warehouse layout allows for it,
mezzanine flooring is an effective and space-saving storage option. Essentially, mezzanine flooring is a
second (or third, or fourth) floor that is constructed above the main warehouse floor. Because of the
intrusive nature of the build, this is likely one of the more expensive options that a warehouse can
choose, but it also has the most potential for customized features, such as lighting, lift-systems, and
conveyors.

6)Wire Partitions:
While mezzanine flooring is one of the more high-tech options, wire partitions are on the
other end of the spectrum. Wire partitions are, effectively, strategically- placed wire cages that are
meant to be installed and torn down quickly and easily.

Often, the inventory that is housed within wire partitions are the items that may need special security.
Some warehouses are even known to use wire partitions to construct makeshift, temporary offices for
managers who work on the floor.

As you can see, there is a nice range of warehouse storage systems available and, as we move into the
future, warehouse storage systems are only getting more lightweight, affordable, and technologically-
advanced. As mentioned, don’t be sold on a system that doesn’t fit your needs; instead, select one that
possesses enough flexibility to support your operation as it flourishes and grows.

BENEFITS OF STORAGE SYSTEM:

Cost Factor
The cost factor is vital in terms of the operational costs, profits and the overall cost of
production. Handling materials is very expensive in terms of equipment, plant, time and labour.
Therefore the more efficiently and quickly materials can be moved, the less the cost per unit. Efficient
use of space reduces waste of space hence reducing cost of each unit.

Safety of personnel
Health and safety depends on of many members of staff depend a great deal upon
the type of materials handling and storage systems employed, the equipment operated and the level of
training among operators. A faulty system of poorly trained personnel working in the storage system
can lead to serious accidents.

Production Interruptions:
Where manufacturing is involved, proper MHS reduces interruptions in the
production. Delays in delivering materials in the production system result to machines and labour idle
time resulting in inefficiencies. A good storage system ensures that materials are delivered as and when
required in the most efficient manner.

Customer satisfaction:
A good storage system ensures that goods are located in the shortest time possible
in the store. It takes a long time to locate an item in a poor storage system. With changing dynamics and
stiff competition in the market, most customers would not wait for long before they move to the
competitors. A good storage system ensures that goods are readily available.

Stock records:
Stock records should be available for any good storage system. The storekeeper can tell
how much is held in stock at any one time. This reduces holding of too much or too little inventory.
Stock forms a large part of working capital and should be well managed to reduce tying a lot of
resources in inventory. This can only be managed when stock records are available.

Efficiency and Organization

The right warehouse storage system can help your employees to find
inventory in a quick and efficient manner.

The layout of your facility is taken into consideration while designing your customized storage system.
Customer inventory control is extremely important to us, which is why we take all the steps necessary
to ensure that your storage system caters to you in an organized and efficient manner.

Your inventory will be stored in a way that not only makes the most of your available space, but also
organizes it in a neat and efficient way. This ensures that all inventory is safe and secure, and in the
right place, so it can be located and retrieved as quickly as possible.

Functionality:

What good is a warehouse storage system if employees have difficulty navigating and
using the different components?

That’s exactly why Concept Storage Solutions makes functionality a top priority. Each component is
durable and strong, providing your employees with the safety and ease of mind that they deserve, while
also being extremely user friendly.

From warehouse shelving and mezzanines to modular offices, conveyor systems, and more! Utilizing a
functional warehouse storage system can result in better time management, improved efficiency, and
bigger profits.

Maximizing Valuable Space:

One of the biggest motivators for warehouse owners, managers and

supervisors to invest in a modern and comprehensive storage system, is that they can maximize the
available space in their warehouse for inventory storage.

It is often much easier and more cost effective to modify an existing warehouse system than it is to
acquire a new warehouse or office.

Expert Help:

Now that we’ve covered the main benefits of using a warehouse storage system, let’s
focus on the benefits of working with Concept Storage Solutions.

Not only will you be provided with a high-quality, cost-effective, user-friendly, and high-grade storage
system for your warehouse, but you’ll also receive guidance from the experts. Our team of friendly and
knowledgeable warehouse storage specialists live and breathe modern warehouse storage solutions.

They can help you determine exactly what you need for your warehouse, and the best, most cost-
effective way to acquire it. We have a variety of high-grade and budget-friendly options that our
customers can utilize to create an advanced storage system. One that truly meets and exceeds all the
needs for their warehouse setting.

So, what are you waiting for? Contact the experts at Concept Storage Solutions today to find out how
our products can help improve the safety, functionality, efficiency, and maximize the space of your
warehouse! You can even request a quote to get started right away!

OBJECTIVES OF STORAGE SYSTEM:

Following are some objectives of storage system

a) To use space efficiently

b) Allow for most efficient material handing
c) Provide the most economical storage in relation to cost of equipment, use of space, damage to
material, handling labour and operational safety
d) To provide maximum flexibility in order to meet storage and handling requirements
e) To make the store/warehouse a model of good housekeeping
f ) It should be located at a convenient place from where it is easy to receive issue and transport the
materials.
g) Professional appeal. Customers or clients picking goods from the store should get the impression that
the stores are professional laid.

Disadvantages of storage system:

High Initial Investment

In the long run, implementing an automated storage and retrieval system is
likely to reduce labor costs and increase productivity. But these benefits come at a cost: The cost of the
initial investment. Like many automation endeavors, purchasing an AS/RS is more expensive in the
short term than hiring personnel or using other equipment such as forklifts. This initial investment can
be a challenge for smaller operations that don’t have ready access to capital (although equipment
leasing options can help some businesses reduce this barrier to entry).

Maintenance

As with any kind of equipment or technology, AS/RS will need to undergo routine
maintenance and occasional repair. This will undoubtedly lead to some operational downtime as
occasional repairs and maintenance are made. And though still cheaper than the ongoing costs of hiring
and employing additional staff, the costs of this maintenance should be considered before implementing
any new system.

Not Suitable for Highly-Variable Operations

AS/RS, like all automation technologies, are

best suited for operations that have regular, predictable, and repetitive tasks. Operations that vary
widely in terms of product or materials handled from week to week or month to month may find it
difficult to make AS/RS fit into their business plan. Because AS/RS works according to preset systems,
processes, and analysis, rapid change can be difficult to facilitate.

Require Technical Skill and Retraining

As with any new warehouse equipment, your
employees will need to be adequately trained to safely handle your new AS/RS systems and get the
most out of the technology. This will, of course, lead to some downtime while training takes place, and
could lead to turnover of current staff.
Conclusion:
Production Operations and storage system is a very important function of an
organization. If we look into deep into the concept we can also see that every function has an operations
and it is part of the whole process. Though operational management is always linked to supply chain
but this has grown now and it in the board rooms, we have chief operation officers in the highest level.
At the end of the day it is very important to have a system which will keep customer loyal to the
product and support it. Operations management has grew and become strategic in the corporate world.
You can never ignore or deny the fact that operational management is part of parcel of everyday life.
Even the principles and practices can be part of personal development and it will bring out a good
change in the way things work.
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