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where connectivity is more of an issue go on-premise,” Levy says.
and automations that don’t require additional IT investments and can be turned on and off as needed. It connects with leading ERPs such as NetSuite as well as popular transportation management systems, ecommerce platforms, and carriers. The SnapControl multi-agent orchestration product enables device-agnostic automation through various messaging protocols. “Users get the bene ts of rate shopping, LTL integrations, and other functions without having to invest in IT or development resources from their side,” Raphael says. “We’ve been strategic about what we bring into the product and what partners we bring in.” All of the built-in capabilities enable SnapFul l WMS to be implemented quickly, often within 60 days, compared to months or years for other options. “With SnapControl , the WMS and automations can go live on the same time scale, so there’s no delay,” Raphael says. The built-in integrations can be turned on with the customer’s account information if a customer adds a carrier or expands into new markets. There’s no need to hire third-party integrators to connect the systems.
The foundation of SnapFul l WMS is a rules engine that customers can con gure themselves for maximum exibility, eliminating the need for custom development. For example, the user can apply an existing rule to a short- term promotion to automatically move high-velocity items to a forward pick location or print a custom label. “Users can change rules on the y with no downtime, so they have the exibility to set up different sites or products with unique rules,” Raphael says. “All of that happens automatically, and just being able to control their own destiny is huge for them.” SUPPORTING WORKFLOWS Third-party logistics providers can use the rules templates to add customers and set up work ows automatically. The 3PL’s customers can access a portal to review performance metrics at any time. The systems reduce labor costs by automatically positioning inventory for ef cient outbound picking and ful llment. High-volume shipments from subscription services can be easily handled with automated rules managing repetitive tasks. Real-time inventory visibility is critical, and SnapFul l supports real- time cycle counts without freezing stock, so receiving and ful llment continue with real-time adjustments to the count. Products are tracked from the shelf to the picking tote, eliminating the need to wait for updates to allocate inventory, even across multi-channel systems. As supply chains become more complex, WMS users seek solutions that integrate seamlessly with transportation and labor management solutions as well as warehouse automation systems that extend visibility beyond the warehouse without signi cant IT development requirements. “The lines between these systems will continue to blur because there is too much complexity for a customer to deal with all the different kinds of vendors,” Raphael says. “It makes sense for them to look to their WMS provider to see how much can be done with built-in integrations.” n
Made4net’s WarehouseExpert was developed as a low/no-code
environment so users can manage their own con guration without expensive IT development from the provider or a third-party consultant. “Users no longer need advanced programming skills to recon gure work ows or create reports,” Levy says. “They have the tools to do it on their own without impacting the core WMS product.” SNAPFULFIL: CONNECTING BEYOND THE WALLS OF THE WAREHOUSE While a WMS is the backbone of warehouse operations, it serves as a hub connecting with other management solutions, carriers, and more. “Many users don’t just look for functionality within the WMS but also want to connect outside the four walls of the warehouse,” says Smitha Raphael, chief product and delivery of cer at Synergy Logistics, provider of the SnapFul l WMS . As a cloud-based solution, SnapFul l WMS boasts a wide range of integrations
WMS Leaders Datex | www.datexcorp.com/wms-solutions
Datex engineered Footprint ® WMS from the ground up with simplicity and flexibility ingrained for faster speed to revenue and more productive and reliable operations. The warehouse management system’s flexibility ensures not only zero downtime for software deployments, including seamless rollbacks, but also enables warehouses to tailor their computing resources for peak or off-peak periods, reducing cost and complexity. Made4net | made4net.com Made4net provides a full suite of supply chain execution solutions and best-in-class WMS software for companies of all sizes. Its fully integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions encompass WMS, 3PL, yard, labor, routing, and proof-of-delivery capabilities. Its SCExpert ™ platform enables supply chain convergence. SnapFulfil | snapfulfil.com/about-snapfulfil A cloud-based, Tier 1 warehouse management system with flexibility at its core, SnapFulfil delivers cutting-edge technology at a fraction of the cost of traditional installations. The warehouse management system is quick and easy to implement, giving companies a rapid return on investment. SnapFulfil is highly configurable and can adapt to meet evolving fulfillment demands.
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