Here's how you can choose the right technology vendor for warehouse operations.

Antes de elegir proveedores de tecnología, evalúe las necesidades de su almacén. Considere el tama?o de su operación, la complejidad del inventario y los desafíos actuales. ?Problemas con la precisión del inventario o la velocidad de cumplimiento de pedidos? Identifique sus puntos débiles y objetivos para seleccionar un proveedor adecuado. Pasos adicionales: 1.Análisis Interno: Analice áreas de mejora con su equipo. 2.Objetivos Claros: Establezca metas específicas y medibles. 3.Investigue: Consulte testimonios y estudios de proveedores. 4.Demostraciones: Pruebe soluciones del entorno. 5.Escalabilidad y Soporte: Asegure el crecimiento del negocio. 6.Costo-Beneficio: Evalúe inversión a largo plazo. Esto mejorará la eficiencia de su almacén.

First and most important step is to asses your current warehousing needs and future requirements too and then accordingly look for experienced vendors who has suitable repute within a market. Another important factor is to integrate proposed system with your current system. In todays challenging environment must consider cost and return on investment as well. How user friendly Interface they proposed and above all after sales customer services and ability to customize as per future needs and requirements.

Para escolher a tecnologia adequada à sua opera??o, você precisa identificar o momento atual da sua empresa e quais s?o os objetivos para médio e longo prazo, e após defini??o das suas metas, buscar uma tecnologia que irá tracionar seus resultados

First of all,u need to know your key area to improve in your warehouse,think of when implemented will solve the problem you are facing before implementing any technology to aid warehouse operations

é importante que seja levada em considera??o a experiência do fornecedor, mas n?o necessariamente esta experiência está ligada ao tempo ou tamanho da empresa, muitas vezes o mais importante será avaliar qual a experiência das pessoas que est?o "por trás" da solu??o proposta. Existem inúmeras startups com excelente profissionais, dispostas a se adaptarem para atender determinado perfil de cliente, e muitas vezes este caminho irá garantir o sucesso da sua opera??o, com um menor valor de investimento

When selecting a vendor for new technology we need to give importance for 1)The existing list of companies where this technology has been implemented 2)Vendor experience in number of completed projects ( if the technology is new ,assurance on percentage of success rate ) 3)Their team technical strength on Warehouse operations for implementation 4)Successful migration to new system and integration with existing software 5)Time taken for resolving issues and service support

1. Assess Needs: Identify your warehouse’s size, inventory complexity, and key challenges. 2. Vendor Expertise: Select vendors with proven success in addressing your specific needs. 3. Evaluate Solutions: Compare features, scalability, and flexibility. 4. Check References: Review case studies and client feedback. 5. Cost and ROI: Ensure the solution fits your budget and offers good ROI. 6. Support and Training: Verify the availability of customer support and training. 7. Integration: Ensure compatibility with your existing systems.

I thinks using KPI’s will help to assess expertise potential and weaknesse,this will help you differentiate your need to the expertise to determine if it matches your requirements

Informa??o - Na rela??o com o fornecedor é importante que a informa??o seja fluente e honesta, para poder avaliar prazos. Standard - é importante ter um fornecedor que cumpre com as boas práticas do setor, se possível com certifica??o internacional ISO 9001 e outras. Qualidade - A verifica??o da qualidade de produtos e validade é um ponto n?o menos importante para manter a boa rela??o com o fornecedor, a correta armazenagem e os prazos de entrega

Buying new technology is so easy , but how it is integrated with existing warehouse management system is very important . The new technology should be easy to understand and work with warehouse operators, it should work faster and activities are carried smoothly . We need to reap the benefits of new technology in terms of faster operations and improvement in working efficiency.

é importante que seja avaliada a integra??o entre os sistemas que você pretende instalar. à partir do momento que você precisa ter a??o "manual" para transferir as informa??es entre 2 tecnologias, você assume o risco de erro nas informa??es

Integrating new technology systems may have some complexity and may cause supply disruption,so before implementing new system,there is the need to learn how to implement,it duration and how it will affect the business or warehouse operations ,there must be a demo on the implementation

Deve existir um alinhamento, de forma a integrar os sistemas com facilidade, praticidade e solidez, de forma a garantir que a equipa de trabalho n?o perca a eficiência e dinamica de trabalho

Consider how easily the vendor's technology can integrate with your existing systems. Seamless integration is essential for smooth operations and avoiding disruptions. Ask about the compatibility of their solutions with your current warehouse management system (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and other critical tools.

Customization Options: Determine if the vendor offers customizable solutions to meet your specific requirements. Tailored solutions can significantly enhance operational efficiency. Security Measures: Ensure the technology includes robust security features to protect your data from breaches and unauthorized access. User-Friendly Interface: A user-friendly interface can reduce training time and improve overall efficiency. Test the technology to see if it’s intuitive and easy to use. Vendor Reputation: Research the vendor’s reputation in the industry. A well-regarded vendor is likely to provide reliable and high-quality solutions.

Sempre que possível, devemos pensar na solu??o completa, após a instala??o de todas as tecnologias necessárias para a opera??o, mesmo que a contrata??o seja parcial em um primeiro momento. Desta forma, conseguimos garantir que o fornecedor terá capacidade para continuar nos atendendo após a implanta??o de todos os sistemas ou tecnologias que planejamos no início

When we change to new system or technology consider it's present capacity and future possibility of expansion. Because warehouse volume of operations will increase over a period of time , hence the new technology must be able to serve increased volumes and be capable of expansion for future needs.

If you're looking at a significant automation investment you're likely buying a machine that will still be needed in 20 or 30 years. You need to think about preventive maintenance to avoid machine downtime. Also, having been in the position of needing to reinitiate production for spares to service an elderly automatic warehouse I've seen just how costly and time consuming that can become.

Um sistema que oferece um leque de suportes e otimiza??o na sua utiliza??o, é um sistema eficiente e confiável, sem esquecer que deve apresentar vários tipos de ajuda, quer seja presencial ou remota.

When selecting a technology vendor for warehouse operations, prioritize understanding the TCO, which includes all costs over the system's lifecycle, such as initial purchase, installation, training, maintenance, and operations. This comprehensive view helps you make an informed decision beyond the upfront cost. Additionally, focus on Maintenance Costs for long-term efficiency and Return on Investment (ROI) to measure financial gains relative to the investment. Conduct a Break-Even Analysis to determine when benefits will offset costs, ensuring the technology delivers substantial value and supports long-term goals. These ensure us to select a vendor that provides substantial value and supports your long-term operational goals.

Além do pre?o, vale analisar as condi??es de pagamento aceitas por cada empresa, como os prazos (à vista, em 30 dias, em 60 dias etc.) e os descontos oferecidos para diferentes modalidades. Dessa forma, você pode escolher o fornecedor que melhor se adeque ao planejamento financeiro do seu negócio.

O pior custo que um sistema pode apresentar, é o custo de tempo de inatividade. Salientar que, o sistema n?o deve ser de processamento lento nem apresentar erros na gest?o do inventário, porque isso pode incorrer a demoras no ato de enviar relatórios ou feedbacks a Dire??o e gerar mais custos.