Warehouse Management Systems: Pie in the Sky or Floating Bakery?Part Two: The Pareto Principle, Processes, and People: Assessing Your Warehouse Management System Needs
Rene Jones - October 1, 2004

Introduction

After understanding the myths behind the claims of "huge staff reductions", "quick and easy implementation", and the "fast and big" return on investment, you need to know what type of features and functionality you should look for in a warehouse management system. The "bells and whistles" of a system might look enticing, but what you ultimately need to do is determine your own needs. Using the Pareto Principle, where a minority of inputs yields the majority results, evaluating processes and personnel, and testing can help you assess what your needs are in a warehouse management system...