Challenge

Global extension and deployment of an ERP and WMS cloud based system into the USA, the UK and Europe capable of integration with a multi site manufacturing footprint to ensure fulfilment rates do not fall below 98% for a global portfolio of clients servicing both multi and omni channel clients across 18,000+ sku's.

Solution

• Ensure technology based system and purpose built warehouse facility is capable of handling in excess of 3,600 retail outlets, managing in excess of 10,000 order lines per day

• Integration with both new and legacy based systems to phase implementation over a five year period, without affecting trading or service levels.

• Capabilities to manage  Omnichannel facility handling B2B and Ecommerce orders.

• Overall reduction in inventory levels with increase in service levels

• Real Time integration with INFOR M3 using web services for Retail and ECOM orders, Conveyor and Sorting system to optimise efficiencies 

• Custom developed integration between WMS and third party Carriers 

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Results

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• Design and Built 150,000 purpose built distribution facility within 9 months matching fiscal targets

• Capabilities to exceed original order lines per day achieved

• Significant cost savings from original infrastructure, delivering increased EBITDA, payback exceeded expectations

• Implementation of automated conveyor system with VNA technology

• Lead times and overall time to market significantly reduced for customers

• Landed costs reduced

• Inventory levels optimised and reduced

• Automated picking and packing using VNA technology for warehouse  

• System directed Put away and Picking strategies for VNA, Pick and Drop, plus Shelving and Hazmat Sections 

• Target paperless operation, full task directed handheld operations reducing the need of papers