Warehouse Management Systems

When introducing a warehouse management system (WMS), there are some challenges that we would like to support you with.

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Introduction and optimization of a warehouse management system (WMS)

The introduction of a new or the optimization of an existing warehouse management system poses a variety of challenges for the project participants.

Decisive for a successful implementation is the exact analysis of existing logistics processes, the discovery of optimization potentials, the definition of future processes and the implementation of these in a warehouse management software.

Another key factor when introducing a WMS is to ensure a smooth transfer of knowledge to the users. This means that the necessary WMS knowledge and newly designed processes must be passed on sustainably.

As a competent and experienced partner, we are happy to support you in mastering these challenges and are at your side with advice throughout the entire project (from conception and planning to commissioning).

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Fast Facts

Project experience since 1985

Top know-how in the field of logistics means for you the highest security in the implementation!

500+ satisfied customers

With more than 500 satisfied customers, we stand for cooperative partnership and the highest level of trust!

35+ specialists

Our specialists will take care of your project and save you time and money through fast communication!

100+ projects

Experience from more than 1000 projects in a wide range of industries – this means professional logistics, a competitive advantage and higher profits for you!

100+ logistics centers

Not every project leads to a new building – nevertheless, we have already realized more than 100 logistics centers for our customers.

Project experience since 1985

Top know-how in the field of logistics means for you the highest security in the implementation!

500+ satisfied customers

With more than 500 satisfied customers, we stand for cooperative partnership and the highest level of trust!

35+ specialists

Our specialists will take care of your project and save you time and money through fast communication!

100+ projects

Experience from more than 1000 projects in a wide range of industries – this means professional logistics, a competitive advantage and higher profits for you!

100+ logistics centers

Not every project leads to a new building – nevertheless, we have already realized more than 100 logistics centers for our customers.

Our services in the planning, implementation & optimization of a warehouse management system

Analysis of the actual process and development of the target processes as a basis for the respective IT system

Definition of a future system landscape (system hierarchy, system delimitation etc.)

Definition of interfaces to higher-level and neighboring systems (ERP, shipping system, etc.), as well as logistics subsystems and plant engineering (conveyor technology, shuttle, robotics, FTS, etc.)

Creation of requirement specifications / catalogs of requirements for the respective system (LVS, MFS, etc.)

Comparison of suppliers and their solutions, bid comparison (decision matrix) and award recommendation

Accompaniment of the requirements specification workshops and review of the requirements specification

Creation of a test concept and test plan as well as on-site support during tests (functional test, integration test, site acceptance test, etc.)

Support of the entire implementation (test, training, commissioning, acceptance)

Optimization of existing IT systems and support for functional system expansions (warehouse expansion, automation, etc.)

Your benefits

Reduction of the error rate and process reliability due to system-supported processes

Shorter throughput times through effective and system-integrated processes

Increased transparency regarding stocks, order status, storage locations, etc.

Software-supported and lean logistics processes

Neutral selection of suitable providers (SAP and non-SAP)

Comprehensive requirements definition for the required IT system

End-to-end support for the entire change management process, from process definition to implementation

High integrity of logistics processes and EWM applications

Comprehensive knowledge transfer to the users

IWL AG | We optimize processes