Level Up : So you can Elevate

Why having a solid base matters in OMS Expertise

In the world of enterprise order management, it's tempting to focus on pushing your experts to new heights. After all, who wouldn't want peak performance? But before you chase elevation, consider the importance of leveling up the foundation first.

Think of it like climbing a mountain. You wouldn't attempt the summit on shaky legs and ill-fitting shoes, would you? You'd build your base: train, get the right gear, study the route. It's the same with OMS expertise.

Why level up before you elevate?

• Solid grounding:?A strong foundation ensures your experts grasp the core principles of order management,?from inventory control to fulfillment best practices.?This clarity empowers them to handle complex situations and adapt to new challenges.
• Confident foundation:?Filling in foundational gaps builds confidence.?Experts who understand the system and their role within it make better decisions,?take initiative,?and collaborate more effectively.
• Efficient learning:?Building on a solid base makes advanced skills easier to grasp.?New knowledge sticks better when the existing framework is strong,?leading to faster onboarding and smoother upskilling.
• Sustainable growth:?Continuous improvement doesn't happen in a vacuum.?A leveled-up team fosters a culture of learning,?where everyone contributes to shared knowledge and ongoing optimization.

In short, leveling up fills the gaps, removes roadblocks, and creates a fertile ground for true elevation. Your experts reach their full potential, your OMS runs like a well-oiled machine, and your business soars higher than ever before.

We know that folks in the OMS industry have been innovating for a few years now with 沃尔玛 , 塔吉特百货 , 家得宝 , Lowe's Companies, Inc. , DICK'S Sporting Goods and others leading the charge.

Many people with deep OMS expertise, who've worked on IBM , Manhattan Associates , Radial Inc. , Expicient Inc / Publicis Sapient , Blue Yonder / Yantriks , Bridge Solutions Group - are now innovating inside companies like Nextuple Inc , Fluent Commerce , K?rber Supply Chain , KIBO , Kbrw and others!!

This community not only celebrates them but also welcomes implementors like 德勤 , 高知特 Cognizant , 埃森哲 , 印孚瑟斯 , IBM , Perficient , Perfaware , Xformics Inc , Acuver Consulting , The Bloomington Group Ltd. , Litmus7 & Merkle .

After all, It takes a village!

Before we can talk about OMS modernization and how to leverage cloud technologies like Amazon Web Services (AWS) , Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud , and embedding predictive AI/ML models or generative AI, one must ensure that we all understand what we're dealing with.

After all, a community can only move as fast as all stakeholders are willing to move.

So, the next time you're tempted to skip the fundamentals, remember: a mountain conquered on sturdy legs stands tall against any storm. Focus on leveling up, and watch your OMS experts truly take flight.

If your bread and butter comes from designing new order fulfillment experiences, managing inventory, orchestrating & filling orders, or getting them delivered, please join our Order Management Gurus community!

Individually we falter. Together we can #leveluptoelevate !

Looking forward to meeting many of you in person this year!

But wait, there's more. Next we'll levitate :)