WMS Go-Live Test
How to get Work-in-Process (WIP) inventory under control?
Work-in-process (WIP) inventory ties up capital and extends production lead times. To keep it under control and ensure a smooth material flow, you must know the exact location of every part within the facility. When even experienced employees start losing track, it is time to implement a suitable software solution. A common issue, however, is that deploying such a solution often takes an incredibly long time. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem.
WMS implementation within 48 hours
The deployment and use of the WMS itself takes place in several steps:
1. Preparation for WMS testing
2. WMS installation and configuration
3. WMS testing and staff training
4. Actual use of the WMS
1. Preparation for WMS testing
Labeling of positions where material and parts will be temporarily stored – warehouses or storage areas (whether racks or floor spaces). Ideally, these labels should include barcodes or QR codes. In this case, scanners can be used during put-away and picking to make the entire process more efficient.
A list of materials and parts that will be located in the intermediate storage areas. Usually, numbers, barcodes, or QR codes are used, allowing operators to uniquely identify individual items.
Scanners to increase the efficiency and reliability of the entire process. Ideally, wearable hand scanners that can be easily used during regular work – SMART gloves – iGrow Network. However, you can also perform recording manually.
2. WMS installation and setup
Standard WMS installation is carried out directly within the company’s IT infrastructure. To ensure the testing process is fast and bypasses typically lengthy approval procedures, WMS testing is conducted as a web service.
After installation and securing the necessary access, all required settings and configurations are completed. With high-quality input data, the entire process can be finalized within 24 hours.
3. WMS testing and staff training
Once everything is configured, you enter the testing phase – this serves to verify the correct functionality of the system according to your expectations.
To launch live operations, it is then only necessary to train users on how to operate the WMS. In addition to the put-away and picking processes, users are also trained in performing inventories and system corrections (in case someone fails to follow agreed procedures and performs a put-away or pick without the required record in the WMS).
4. Using the WMS
After completing the previous steps, you will have a fully functional WMS system at your disposal. Since your users are already trained, nothing prevents daily use in live operations. You will gain precise control over work-in-process inventory, minimize time lost searching for required items, and eliminate errors caused by the incorrect identification of parts.
How to obtain the WMS for testing
Not sure if the selected WMS will suit your needs? Are you worried about making a mistake and choosing the wrong one?
The ideal solution is to test the WMS in live operations. By clicking below, you will be one step closer and gain:
WMS system for testing in live operations
within 48 hours (assuming preparatory activities are completed quickly – which is usually not a problem).
Effective management of work-in-process inventory
(an overview of the actual location of individual items).
Reduction of time lost searching for required items
for the following operations and processes.
Assurances
Testing the WMS does not commit you to anything – should you eventually decide not to use the system.
The effort invested will not be in vain – visual management will help you in every respect.
Support during live WMS operation – you won’t be alone in solving problems if the need arises.