Datascope today announced the release of version 2 of its WMS (Warehouse Management System). This warehousing solution has been specifically built for operation with SYSPRO ERP and therefore is highly integrated into SYSPRO via the standard e.net object layer. WMS fully integrates Barcoding into SYSPRO, allowing users to more efficiently process any tasks.
Port Elizabeth, South Africa (PRWEB) November 12, 2008 -- Datascope today announced the release of version 2 of its WMS (Warehouse Management System). This warehousing solution has been specifically built for operation with SYSPRO ERP and therefore is highly integrated into SYSPRO via the standard e.net object layer. Using radio frequency technology, the scanners act as a real time intelligent layer between the warehouse or factory floor and core SYSPRO.
All transactions within the WMS are security controlled based on named users. Each transaction requires an operator login which authenticates all standard SYSPRO securities and logs the user name against every transaction posted to SYSPRO. Further, the system maintains a detailed operator log file of key security overrides.
The software has been developed in the latest. Net development tools. All grid screens can be dynamically filtered and exported to MS Excel. Click once deployment technology is used for deployment and all software is strictly version controlled. Updates to the software are covered in a standard annual license fee structure.
Datascope has implemented the WMS is many SYSPRO manufacturing, warehousing and distribution industries. These companies have seen huge benefits in the following areas:
* Picking efficiency and accuracy improvements
* Raw materials FIFO control
* WIP tracking visibility
* WIP labour postings
* Optimisation of random bin locations
* Lot traceability improvements
* Improve stock accuracy and visibility
* Reduced stock take time
* Management efficiency reports
* Reduced inventory levels
* Enforced WIP process controls
The WMS inbound module includes purchase receipting, quick scan receipting, LCT receipting, scanner based purchase receipting and supply chain transfers. The WMS work in progress module includes factory floor labour posting, job labeling, job picking and job receipting. The WMS outbound module includes stock reservation management, a host of picking rules, the ability to over and under pick, a picking review screen, a check out audit and basic load planning. The WMS general module includes various scanner based stock movements, a comprehensive stock take module, queries and reports, bin optimization and labeling together with general bar-code labeling. The WMS administration module includes systems settings and features, securities and documentation.
Datascope publishes a free quarterly email newsletter which highlights the latest Datascope WMS enhancements and customer implementations. To become a newsletter subscriber or to request a copy of Datascope's WMS brochure, send an e-mail to newsletter @ datascope.co.za.
Anton Jurgens, Datascope's Managing Director and founder, said, “Identifying the need in the market for a WMS for SYSPRO, we took a strategic decision over three years ago to develop a cutting edge solution. With our knowledge and experience in warehousing and distribution environments and the fact that we have built the product to be highly settings driven, we can now implement a plug and play WMS solution in a very short space of time. For a demo of the product, feel free to e-mail me at support@ datascope.co.za.”
Datascope Consulting is a progressive and growing company focused on the development and implementation of world class supply chain optimization solutions. Since 2001, Datascope has focused on supply chain business consulting, SYSPRO ERP implementations and software development. Standard software developed solutions can be categorized as follows:
* Optimised warehousing (Datascope WMS)
* Specialised SYSPRO ERP optimization modules
* EDI systems to facilitate electronic trading
* Logistics track and track solutions
* Specialist JIS (just in sequence) solutions for the automotive industry
Datascope's business model focuses on building long term partnerships with clients to optimize supply chain efficiencies within their businesses.
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