Cincinnati, OH -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/15/2010 -- WCS improves system reliability, according to QC Software. In many cases, the WMS/ERP system is not physically located at the warehouse. This is particularly true when there are multiple warehouses in different geographical locations. In the event of communication problems, the warehouse stops working. Since the WCS is always located at the warehouse, it can maintain warehouse operations in the event that the connection between the warehouse and the corporate WMS/ERP system goes down.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, QC Software is recognized as an industry leader in providing innovative warehouse control system (WCS) solutions for order fulfillment and distribution centers. Our solutions enable customers to streamline their warehouse operations with the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry. The WCS solutions provided by QC Software enables companies to streamline their warehouse operations with the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry ensuring increased corporate profitability.
QC Software’s WCS provides numerous and immediate benefits including:
Real-Time Operation/Tracking – Because the WCS interacts with the MHE controllers in real-time, it instantaneously reacts to status information from the material handling equipment, making adjustments to maintain an efficient product flow. The WCS provides access to information in real-time so customers can track a product anytime and anywhere in the system.
Eliminates Islands of Automation – The WCS provides the middleware to connect the WMS/ERP to the material handling equipment via a single interface. This provides a single point of monitoring and control for the entire warehouse, thereby eliminating the islands of automation.
Dynamic Pick Allocation – Traditionally, the WMS allocates the pick location hours before the actual pick happens, and therefore it cannot react to problems on the floor. However, if the WCS selects the pick location, it can a make a “last minute” determination based on the current activity and operational status. For example, if a pick zone is full or unavailable due to equipment failure, the WCS can select another location. This dynamic pick allocation helps balance the load on the system and increases productivity.
Cost-Effective Shipping Solutions – With a WCS, customers can dynamically change the ship method at the time of shipping, ensuring the most cost-effective method is used. Clients can eliminate shipping errors and minimize returns by utilizing real-time order verification.
System Diagnostics and Problem Resolution – The WCS can consolidate operational statistics and diagnostics across the entire warehouse, and provide improved visibility of equipment status and order tracking. By identifying inefficiencies in the warehouse system, the WCS helps increase productivity and throughput.
Reduces Costly WMS Modifications – There are many areas of overlap between a WCS and WMS when managing order fulfillment. When deciding whether a WMS or WCS should perform various operations, it is important to consider the initial financial investment and recurring costs. For example, how will each modification affect future upgrades to the WMS or WCS and what are the projected costs? In most cases, a WCS is less costly than modifying or replacing a WMS.
QC Software (http://www.qcsoftware.com) is the leading provider of Tier 1 warehouse control systems to the warehousing and distribution industries. QC Software utilizes state of the art technology combined with extensive research, development, and rigorous testing, has developed the QC Enterprise suite of products. Designed to be modular in nature, easily configurable, and platform independent, this highly scalable solution satisfies the needs of any size warehouse.
QC Software, Inc.
http://www.qcsoftware.com
Jerry List
JerryList@qcsoftware.com
513-469-1424