Supply Chain Management Software Evaluation and Implementation

Evaluation

• Operations Audit
• Develop Functional Specs & Flow Charts
• Test Scripts
• Conference Room Pilot

Configuration & Testing

• Identify & Plan Operational Changes
• Debug Base System
• Host Interfaces
• GAP Analysis
• Businesss Case Analysis
• Modification Design
• Unit Testing of Modifications
• Test Scripts
• Make Operational Improvements to RF Interface, Layout & Equipment

Implementation

• Design Training Manual
• Make Operational Improvements to RF Interface, Layout & Equipment
• Configure System
• System Testing, Integration Testing, Stress Testing & User Acceptance Testing
• Conversion Planning
• Develop WMS Operations Manual
• Conduct Training
• Conversion
• Go Live
• Post-Conversion Support

There Is No Substitute for Comprehensive Experience

FORTE's warehouse management system (WMS) evaluation, selection and implementation practice offers a comprehensive set of services including systems needs analysis, functional requirements specification, vendor evaluations and systems integration. We neither resell SCM software nor participate in commercial agreements with a self-interest in software selection. This neutrality, along with our unequaled expertise in the design and configuration of DC fulfillment systems and their integration into ERP/WMS operating platforms, uniquely qualifies FORTE as an objective third-party consulting partner.

Beginning with an evaluation of business needs and goals, FORTE's supply chain management consultants help you compare business requirements with the benefits of implementing a WMS. If implementation is determined to be an appropriate supply chain strategy, FORTE can assist in building a business case that assesses investments versus expected returns while also aligning other benefits with the overall goals and objectives of your organization.

FORTE consultants employ well-proven methodologies which are highly deliberative and disciplined.

FORTE Selection Methodology

A well-practiced method ensures a thorough evaluation.

• Identify the operational challenges that will be addressed through root cause analyses
• Determine if WMS is the best means to solve these challenges
• Define the benefits to be derived from WMS deployment versus associated costs
• Develop financial requirements
• Identify optimal vendor candidates and issue RFP
• Evaluate RFP responses
• Recommend an optimal vendor

FORTE Integration Methodology

Support through implementation is a key success factor.

• Select project implementation team
• Define performance parameters
• Perform detailed system configuration
• Conduct system functionality testing
• Facilitate system training program
• Provide transition and startup support