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Case Study -
Lomar Distributing

 

AFS WMS Wireless bar code scanning warehouse management system with voice automation option

Supervisor’s Slot Parameter Screen
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Receiving Order Data Screen
Shipping Order Screen

More screen shots:

Main Menu
Receiving Screen
Cycle Counting
Picking
Product Summary Inquiry
License Plate Inquiry Screen
Receiving Order Check-In Screen
HAACP Temperature Inspection Screen
Reconcile Screen
Receiving Check-in Screen

AFS WMS utilizes wireless bar code scanning to reduce operating and administrative costs while improving efficiency and customer satisfaction. Working in conjunction with AFS ERP or other back end systems, the combined solution creates an automated, paperless, Warehouse Management System that increases product movement accuracy from vendor receipt to customer invoicing. Employees and managers can update and access highly accurate inventory status and transaction data in real-time using AFS WMS.

 

AFS WMS improves inventory management and control by significantly reducing paper and manual processes through computerized automation, data accuracy, inventory control, warehouse efficiency and labor productivity. Utilizing the wireless barcode scanning system, all data is seamlessly integrated into the core distribution and financial system.

AFS Technologies has a long history of implementing WMS solutions and has helped many customers achieve dramatic warehouse operational improvements through sophisticated picking algorithms & directed warehouse activity. Knowing where your inventory is located and by rotating stock, spoilage and waste are typically reduced up to 10%. Employee productivity is typically increased by up to 15% and overall warehouse efficiency improves by as much as 20%. Reductions in inventory cost of 2-5% are typical and picking errors are practically eliminated with 99.5% picking accuracy achieved. An overall increase in company profitability of 1-3% is achievable by adding AFS WMS alone.

AFS WMS Advantages:

Monitor all warehouse activities from the AFS WMS system including receiving, picking, letdown / replenishment, cycle counting and shipping

All food specific functionality is included, such as random weights, partial case quantities, lot and code date control, and product holds

Catch weighted items are addressed through the UCC-128 format

Industry standard bar code formats are supported with the ability to create case, pallet and location license plates

AFS WMS software is compatible with major handheld manufacturers including PsionTeklogix™, Symbol™ and others

Add accountability, inventory control and accuracy with AFS WMS.

Aids "one up, one down" traceability and reporting compliance with U.S. FDA Bioterrorism Act

 
 


"In the food distribution industry traceability and inventory management are key to maximizing efficiency and ensuring product safety. Our AFS warehouse management system enables us to quickly locate our products. "

Kurt Anderson
Vice President of Distribution
J&B GROUP

Press Release:

AFS Announces New Release of RF-Based Warehouse Management System Giving Distributors Improved USFDA Compliance and Productivity