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WMSBuyer’s GuideYou have to spend money to save money – at least that’swhat the old adage says. Warehouse operators seemto agree. Seventy-four percent of companies pursuing warehouse performance improvements do so inhopes of decreasing operating expenses, according to a studyconducted by Acsis, a Marlton, N.J.-based supply chain dataoptimization and ERP integration services company.To gain warehouse improvements, companies are enhancing incoming inventory status visibility and improving ordermanagement processes. They are also using automated datacollection to streamline operations – with the added benefit of2010gaining access to valuable benchmarking metrics.The right tool to deliver visibility and promote efficiencycan take many forms. Thirty-six percent of respondents tothe Acsis survey use the warehouse management module oftheir ERP system, while 27 percent use a standalone warehousemanagement system (WMS).If you are like the 12 percent of respondents still usingspreadsheets to manage warehouse operations, maybe it is timeto look into a more advanced solution. On the following pages,our guide to some of the leading WMS products will help youresearch and select the right product for your business.September 2010 Inbound Logistics 1

WMS BUYERS GUIDE 2010H Hosted on the vendor’s siteH3PL Central3PL WarehouseManagerManages inventory with features including real-time reporting, online orderentry, lot and serial number tracking, billing management, electronic datainterchange (EDI), and bar-code scanning. Designed specifically for warehousesthat manage inventory owned by other companies.Accellos OneWarehouseIntegrates accounting and shipping software systems, electronic datainterchange systems, reports-generating software, radio frequency and barcode hardware, and warehouse automation equipment.AGI WarehouseManagementOffers a spectrum of mobile and/or voice-executed inbound, outbound,inventory control, and facility optimization workflows and performance-basedmanagement tools.DynaProCombines paperless picking and packing systems, shipping and manifestingtools, and warehouse control systems with real-time reporting and laboroptimization tools.GEMProIntegrates real-time information and critical business rules across the3PL warehousing operation. Controls receiving and putaway, inventorymanagement, order fulfillment, reporting, and EDI.Cadence WMSHelps manage receiving and putaway; location management; product/SKUmanagement; lot, serial number, and date control; order processing; picking/packing; replenishment; equipment interfaces to pick-to-light, conveyor, andsortation.Cambar SolutionsWMSMonitors and tracks warehouse activities and controls workflow, includingreceiving, putaway, replenishment, and picking/packing. Manages informationsuch as advanced ship notices, purchase and sales orders, and customer andvendor data.3PLinkOptimizes warehouse operations through timely and fast movement ofproducts. Provides tools for automating billing, document creation, receiving,shipping, and inventory reporting. Designed for third-party logistics, publicwarehouses, and packaging fulfillment operations.CAPE eWMSProvides automated receiving, putaway, and replenishment; pallet handling/tracking; and transaction recording. Controls and records all product movementactivities – from product receipt through order processing and shipment.eWareNaviDirects equipment and multiple warehouse workers simultaneously.Provides inventory control, flexibility, and visibility. Effective for conventionalwarehouses, partially automated, and/or fully automated distribution facilities.AccellosAGI WorldwideAlpharetta, Ga.agiworldwide.com678-319-9443LAL SystemsRockaway, N.J.alsystemsinc.com973-586-8500HASP Global ServicesChatsworth, Calif.aspgs.com866-887-2972LCadre TechnologiesDenver, Colo.cadretech.com866-25-CADRELCambar SolutionsNorth Charleston, S.C.cambarsolutions.com800-756-4402LCamelot 3PLSoftwareCharlotte, N.C.3plsoftware.com866-3PL-SOFTLCAPE SystemsPiscataway, N.J.capesystems.com908-756-2000LB BothWhat It DoesColorado Springs, Colo.accellos.com719-433-7000BLicensed to the userProductManhattan Beach, Calif.3plcentral.com888-375-2368BLCompanyDaifuku AmericaSalt Lake City, Utahdaifukuamerica.com801-359-99002 Inbound Logistics September 2010

H Hosted on the vendor’s siteBDatex CorporationFootPrint WMSControls materials movement and storage within a warehouse, includingreceiving, putaway, crossdocking, inventory management, picking, packing,shipping, replenishment, and load building.ShipForceManages receiving, directed putaway, and directed picking, packing, andshipping. Provides real-time visibility into inventory and orders. Directs andmonitors worker activity, and automates repetitive tasks.Epicor DistributionOffers total warehouse management, inventory control, finite bin and packagedefinitions, and task and load management. Features inbound and outboundserial tracking, pick planning, consolidated picking, order pack-out, crossdocking, carton packing, RFID, and manifesting interfaces.Foxfire WMSAutomates receiving, inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping.Provides visibility, planning, and control with the ability to track lots, serialnumbers, expiration dates, weight, volume, and dimension.WarehouseAdvantageExecutes processes such as receiving, putaway/flow-through, inventorymanagement, order processing, replenishment / pick / pack, loading, andshipping. Utilizes wireless and bar-code technology for quick fulfillment throughdirected, optimized workflow.The IES WMSSolutionProvides visibility into receiving, stocking, assembly, and load operationsfrom any local or remote location. Integrates with international and domesticshipping modules to maximize resources and revenue by combiningwarehousing and transportation processes.Infor SCM’sWarehouseManagementEnables users to see what inventory is or will be available, organize work, alignresources and labor, and optimize fulfillment and distribution processes toensure that products are delivered on time and in full.Warehouse Link(WHSe-LINK)Manages processes from receiving through shipping using wireless, bar-codetechnology. Supports multi-building/location/company operations and providesdetailed, reliable, real-time inventory visibility.EnterpriseIQEnables either serialized or non-serialized bar-code transactions using handheld devices or PDAs, so users can completely manage inventory from receiptthrough shipment without keying any information into a desktop computer.Vision WMSManages a variety of picking methods, including batch, case, pallet, piece, wave,zone, voice-directed, and pick-to-light. Enables multi cross-channel retail andwholesale distribution, and process and automation control.DeposcoEpicor SoftwareIrvine, Calif.epicor.com949-585-4000LFoxfire SoftwareGreenville, S.C.foxfiresoftware.com864-868-5243BHighJump SoftwareEden Prairie, Minn.highjump.com866-HIGHJUMPLIESMidland Park, N.J.iesltd.com201-639-5000LInforAlpharetta, ysburg, Ohiothinkinterlink.com800-655-5465LIQMSPaso Robles, Calif.iqms.com866-367-3772BB BothWhat It DoesAlpharetta, Ga.deposco.com877-770-1110BLicensed to the userProductClearwater, Fla.datexcorp.com800-933-2839HLCompanyKnighted ComputerSystemsOssining, N.Y.knightedcs.com914-762-0505September 2010 Inbound Logistics 3

WMS BUYERS GUIDE 2010H Hosted on the vendor’s siteLLOG-NETLOG-NET Shipmentand WarehouseManagementProvides operational functionality to plan, receive, process, and invoicewarehouse activities. Specifically facilitates warehouse bookings, receiving,transfers, load plans, and manifests; offers a worldwide view of on-handinventories; and processes over, short, and damage exceptions.WarehouseExpertEnhances inventory accuracy, maximizes space utilization, and performs orderfulfillment to ensure customer satisfaction. Tracks and manages every unitfrom receiving to the warehouse through its storage, inventory management,replenishment/pick and pack, and loading and shipping.Magaya WMSControls inventory from pickup to delivery, and provides a complete accountingsystem and automated storage billing. Manages inventory and captures proofof-delivery signatures with wireless handheld devices.WarehouseManagementImproves warehouse facility layout; increases billing, inventory, and orderfulfillment accuracy; calculates item velocity to ensure inventory is optimallylocated; provides picking, packing, and replenishment tools; and identifieshidden costs of doing business.Warehouse ManagerOffers a menu of capabilities that can reduce inventory, fill orders quickly,improve accuracy, prioritize shipments, maximize worker productivity, minimizewasted space, and ensure customer fulfillment.Next View WMSOptimizes inventory, space, and labor across the supply chain. Providescomplete visibility of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods acrossmanufacturing, distribution, retail, and 3PL facilities.Oracle WarehouseManagementAutomates and optimizes materials handling processes to reduce labor costs,improve facility utilization, and increase order accuracy. Supports inbound,outbound, and reverse logistics; finished, raw, and work-in-process materials;and manufacturing and distribution environments.PowerHouseWarehouseInnovation SuiteImproves inventory accuracy and customer service levels; reduces orderprocessing time, putaway, and picking errors; enhances human and warehouseresources; and decreases inventory carrying costs and physical inventories.Austin, rformanceManagementSoftwareTracks and manages labor, equipment, and material flow in large-scaledistribution facilities. Automates order processing, including picking, qualitycontrol, and shipping.RedPrairieRedPrairie WMSScales from small warehouses to enterprise-size warehouse networks, withconfigurable workflows. Manages advanced processes such as task interleaving,dynamic slotting, and returns; and features modules for yard and transportationmanagement.Made4netMagaya Corp.Miami, nta, Ga.manh.com770-955-7070LMincron SoftwareSystemsHouston, Texasmincron.com800-299-7010HNext View SoftwareOrange, Calif.nextview-inc.com602-524-7662LOracleRedwood Shores, Calif.oracle.com800-633-0738BQuality SoftwareSystemsSomerset, N.J.qssi-wms.com800-338-4420LBB BothWhat It DoesParamus, N.J.made4net.com201-645-4345LLicensed to the userProductRed Bank, N.J.log-net.com732-758-6800LLCompanyReddwerks Corp.Waukesha, Wisc.redprairie.com800-990-96324 Inbound Logistics September 2010