Warehouse Control Systems Impact Green Distribution Centers

Warehouse Control Systems Impact Green Distribution Centers

Warehouse control systems must address numerous challenges from multiple angles and perspectives, but if these are met they can produce benefits including a greater return on assets, increased operational capacity, reduced labor costs, increased inventory turns, an increase in picking and shipping accuracy, shorter process cycle times and improved customer satisfaction. “Whether under the umbrella of lean efficiency, sustainability, green warehousing or conservation The QC Enterprise produces some benefits that allow for tier one distributors to become more green and eco-friendly,” according to QC Software’s vice-president, Jerry List. The role of warehouse control system is critical in ensuring increased pick accuracy which translates into more efficient use of energy and resources. Additionally, the scalable or modular nature of the WCS allows the investment to be cost-justified in both the short and long-term. It can adapt to a legacy system now and a green (or greener) system in the future. List suggests, “When distribution center operations evolve because of environmental and ethical pressure, the QC Enterprise will adapt as well as provide a cost-effective solution. Since supply chain and distribution budgets are being stretched by the high cost of fuel, a WCS eliminates costly inefficiencies, which will improve the bottom line.” The WCS solutions provided by QC Software enables companies to streamline their warehouse operations with the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry ensuring increased corporate profitability. QC Software is the leading provider of Tier 1 warehouse control systems to the warehousing and distribution industries. Since 1996, QC Software, utilizing state of the art technology combined with extensive research, development, and rigorous testing, has developed the QC Enterprise suite of products. Designed to be modular in nature, easily configurable, and platform independent, this highly scalable solution satisfies the needs of any size warehouse. QC Software, Inc. www.qcsoftware.com Jerry List JerryList@qcsoftware.com (513) 469-1424