When Do You Really Need A Warehouse Control System?

July 8, 2011 - PRLog -- In the past few years, companies have implemented various cost reduction measures to remain profitable including reducing the number of employees.  Now your warehouse or distribution center must meet corporate goals with fewer resources. That means making your operation more efficient.  

One way to accomplish that is to enhance your IT infrastructure. You may be tempted to put off purchasing additional software to save money, but can you afford the delay? The answer depends on the level of efficiency you are currently achieving with your warehouse management system.

Key signs that you need a warehouse control system:
It takes too long to process an order,
You cannot handle the order volume during peak times,
Returns are increasing,
There are connectivity problems with your remote system,
You are losing market share, or
You are creating backorders when the product is in stock.

“A cost-effective approach is to implement a warehouse control system,” states Rich Hite, President of QC Software (http://www.qcsoftware.com), a leading provider of software solutions for the material handling industry. “QC Software offers a flexible and cross-platform solution that is tailored to the customer’s needs. With our modular architecture, you can implement one application and add other applications later on as needed. Our flexible technology provides quick integration with internal and external systems and accommodates changes to the customer’s operation.  Replacing or frequently modifying a warehouse management system can be more expensive.”

A warehouse control system provides that essential, unified view of your entire warehouse operation. A single interface controls all material handling equipment for all locations, thereby eliminating the islands of automation. It provides you with real-time information to effectively monitor and manage your operational processes and diagnose problems. Acting upon that information, you can make changes to equipment, staffing, and operational procedures to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase your ROI.

“Investing in a warehouse control system is really an investment in the company’s future. By implementing an agile system that accommodates future market fluctuations, you have a competitive advantage. When your cost per order keeps rising, it’s more difficult to stay in business,” states Rich Hite.

QC Software (http://www.qcsoftware.com) is recognized as an industry leader in providing innovative and adaptive software solutions for order fulfillment and distribution centers. Their RFID-enabled warehouse control system provides advanced management capabilities for inventory control, resource scheduling and order management. For over 15 years, their solutions have enabled customers to streamline their warehouse operations with the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry.

For more information, contact Jerry List
Phone: 877.984.1101
Website: www.qcsoftware.com
Email:  info@qcsoftware.com

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QC Software’s warehouse control system, the QC Enterprise, is a leading Tier 1 WCS that is backed by over 15 years of research, development and rigorous testing. The QC Enterprise is modular in nature, easily configurable, platform independent and scalable to suit a wide range of user requirements. QC Software’s innovative solutions are leading the way in profitability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.