Question 1

How to choose Best WMS software?

Accepted Answer

First important criteria is to define objective of implementating WMS software. If the storage method in Warehouse or Store is not in bins but on floor and material is stored in bulk the Inventory management software without bins can be remcommended. If the storage method is in bin racks, WMS software is recommended. For 3PL operations, WMS with invoice module is recommended. For trading Warehouse operations alongwith WMS , Purchase and Invoicing features are recommended.Important to decide picking method- FIFO or FEFO.For food and pharma FEFO is recommeded.

Question 2

How long it takes to implement WMS software?

Accepted Answer

Normally WMS software implementation for one warehouse location requires 30 working days to kickof start of live transactions, if all master data, bin location numbering is in ready form.

Question 3

What is the price for manufacturing ERP Software?

Accepted Answer

The pricing model depends on Licencing model. For cloud based SAS model prices are charged on monthly basis. In case of installation with life time licence fees, one time licence charges are applicable. Prices are applicable for one warehouse location. For multiple warehouse location Procing model can be finalised based on mutual discussion based on number of locations.

Question 4

What additional investments are required to maintain WMS software ?

Accepted Answer

Operating system licence fees as per Microsoft policy, Database licence fees as per Microsoft policy,Barcode printers, Barcode scanners,Handheld devices, Barcode ribbon and sticker charges, Software AMC charges, Integration charges with third part Software/Hardware.

Question 5

Can WMS software be accessed from multiple locations ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Improsys arranges on demand software hosting on secured datacenters which allows warehouse and office to access software from any locations as per security access policy

Question 6

Is maintaining WMS software on cloud/hosted server is secured? What if our data get hacked?

Accepted Answer

Check the datacenter where your WMS software will be hosted,verify the security policy of datacenter.Also plan disaster recovery plan for your software database.

Ask your WMS vendor, details of security.Remember hackers can reach your software database whether it is maintained on premises or hosted on cloud.

Question 7

How long WMS software are supported?

Accepted Answer

Normally WMS software is supported for for first one year without any charges. After completion of one year,one can opt of Annual maintenance contract or ad hoc support as and when required.

Normally support-charges after free support period are decided based on service levels required by customers. Improsys offers 3 service levels with different response time.

It is always recommended to know service response time i.e. priority support from vendor while defining service levels agreement.

Question 8

Whether WMS software can be integrated with other softwares?

Accepted Answer

WMS software can be integrated with your existing legacy application, Excel, ERP Software, SAP, Oracle Tally accounting software with the help of API.

Data can be imported and exported to and fro ERP avoiding duplicate data entry.

Question 9

What if internet connection is not reliable in factory/office for using WMS software?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to install WMS software on premises and access software from outside with IP mapping of server if internet connection gets frequently disconnected.

Ask your Server administrator to allow access to WMS software pages from outside of your internal network infrastructure.

Question 10

Can WMS software accessed from mobile devices?

Accepted Answer

Yes, WMS software can be accessed from mobile devices, you need only browser to access the software along with login details.