WMS selection
WMS selection at a logistics service provider
Within a logistics service provider, there was a need to structure warehouse processes. A WMS selection process was therefore a logical next step.
Objective
The objective of the project was to determine which WMS best aligns with the organization’s processes, with a focus on:
- Supporting storage, inbound, and outbound processes
- Improving productivity and reducing manual work
- Availability of information for invoicing
- Availability of management information and KPIs
The focus was on evaluating a solution in comparison to the existing spreadsheet-based approach.
Approach
The project was set up as a structured selection process, including:
- Completion and validation of requirements and needs from the operation
- Analysis of existing spreadsheet functionality
- Long list / Short list
- Supplier demonstration based on a company-specific business cases
- Objective evaluation using a selection model
- Cost insight through a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
Result
- A validated set of functional requirements and needs
- Insight into differences between systems and the existing spreadsheet-based solution
- An objectively substantiated supplier selection
- Transparency in investment and maintenance costs
This provided a solid foundation for the organization’s decision-making and the further professionalization of its warehouse processes.