Most certainly you know how it feels to be looking forward to getting yourself that special gadget that you have been longing for for quite some time already? A hightech TV-set or the PlayStation of the latest generation? And surely you are also familiar with the kind of disappointment that comes over you when the sales person reveals: “We are very sorry, but there seems to be a shortness of supplies”. Or: “We must apologize; according to our warehouse stock, we should have one piece available but we cannot seem to locate it right now”. Yes? What you might not know, however, is that many of these problems are due to deficient processes in logistic procedures.This was one of the reasons for Big Bang, d.o.o. the Slovenian market leader in the sector of audio, video and computer products to opt for the warehouse management software WAMAS by Salomon Automation. In cooperation with Salomon Automation Big Bang started in spring 2012 the modernisation process of the logistics centre in Celje, which supplies 19 own stores and other wholesale customers all over Slovenia with goods. The factsAs a subsidiary of the Merkur Group, Big Bang d.o.o. is the Slovenian market leader in the sector of audio, video and computer products and domestic appliances. A total of 450 employees in 19 stores, distribution, wholesale and internet stores attend to the needs of both final customers and companies. Within its ample assortment Big Bang d.o.o. offers a variety of products and a wide range of quality. Over 4.000 articles are stored in about 4.500 pallet locations on a 6.600 m² site. More than 20 employees are in charge of operating the warehouse and they distribute about 8000 items? or 41.000 pieces per month to the customers. The solutionThe warehouse management system WAMAS 4.9 controls all processes from goods-in to picking and goods-out. The system is fully interconnected with the enterprise resource planning system of Big Bang so that all the relevant processes may be dealt with automatically across all systems.The paperless handling of business processes, the ease of use of the system and the clear, physical representation of the warehouse in the system were all factors that convinced Big Bang of WAMAS. Ultimately Big Bang chose WAMAS because by improving the structuring of processes the storage capacity utilisation of 50% up until now, can be increased remarkably. Furthermore an increase in picking as well as a lowering of the error rate is to be expected due to the implementation of a process-oriented control in picking.So the goals of Big Bang are easily explained:
Cut logistics costs Reduce errors to a minimum Increase availability of goods in the storesIncrease transparency and efficiency in the supply chain
WAMAS® – the Warehouse Management SystemWAMAS - the warehouse management system by Salomon Automation controls, monitors and optimises the full range of logistical processes. Hereby Pick-by-Voice, Pick-by-Light and radio picking are fully integrated. The logistics software allows both standardisation and differentiation within one system and covers the logistical processes from goods-in to internal transport, from picking to packing and shipping of the goods.Among the circle of customers who use WAMAS there are numerous enterprises such as for example Migros, XXXLutz, SPAR, EDEKA, Gebrüder Weiss, Kraft Foods, Festo, Desigual, Fresenius Kabi, Head Sport, Rauch Fruchtsäfte and many more. They all benefit from optimised processes resulting in an increase of quality and a simultaneous cost reduction.Friesach (Graz), May 2012For further information please contact:Author:Jacqueline Fauland, Marketing Salomon Automation GmbHT +43 3127 200 579, Email: jacqueline.fauland @salomon.atPress contact:Susanne Pfingstl, Marketing Salomon Automation GmbHT +43 3127 200 323, Email: susanne.pfingstl@salomon.atHead press office SSI SCHAEFER Germany:Katharina Kunz, Fritz Schäfer GmbHT +49 2735 70 395, Email: katharina.kunz@ssi-schaefer.deSalomon Automation – the companyAs a general contractor, Salomon Automation, a member of the SSI Schaefer Group, realises tailored complete solutions from one single source, for all types of logistics systems - manual or fully-automated. The business supports and guides the customer through the entire life-cycle of the logistics system from planning to implementation and maintenance.Our experience as a general contractor and our skills in software solutions, conveyor technology, stacker cranes, automation technology, and service & maintenance, set the foundations for the performance and availability of your logistic system. With over 25 years' experience and over 400 installed logistic systems, Salomon Automation ranks as one of the leading providers on the market.WAMAS - logistics software for sustainable logistics processes and long-term efficiencyLogistics software by Salomon Automation is able to control all the activities in your warehouse, regardless of whether these tasks are carried out by humans or machines. This means that Salomon Automation provides a complete package that covers all levels of a warehouse.
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