Proteus has designed a Cost Benefit Analysis to help select which is the most cost-effective Warehouse Management System for warehouses

Depending on your type of warehouse operation the picking methodology, the frequency of picks, and the size of the operation will govern decisions made for the most suitable warehouse management system (WMS) to employ. Utilising the Cost Benefit Analysis grid, it is a straight forward process to calculate operational costs, in terms of time and money for each system option based on the following criteria:

• Number of Warehouse Operatives
• Number of Picks
• Number of Order Lines

The criteria are then cross referenced with the type of task:

• Put-away Tasks
• Replenishment Tasks
• Picking Tasks

It is possible to view costs per pick and costs per operative over a 12 month period, this can be a valuable insight to ways to cut operational costs.

Proteus WMS can be delivered in two options, RF Scanning and Voice Picking, with each method having its own benefits. It can also operate as a multi-mode solution with both options present in different areas of the same warehouse.

The analysis is a great indicator to which type of WMS is the most cost effective for you to operate, and whilst you might think that RF Scanning is the cheapest, it may well be more effective to use Voice Picking, although initially the investment will be more due to scanning equipment and network infrastructure, it will often deliver a complete return on investment (ROI) within 18-24 months, even faster in many situations.

Using the analysis set we can calculate the ROI and will be able to give you a fairly accurate timescale of when the WMS will pay for itself, due to efficiency gains made and the reduction in labour costs, alongside full visibility of the detailed calculations.

Investment in a Warehouse Management System and the right provider is not a decision to be undertaken lightly. Ideally you need to ensure that you are working with a technology company that can not only ensure that you have the right system for your current needs, but also make sure that your investment is protected and your strategic growth plans are taken into consideration from the very beginning.

Proteus WMS have a proven track record of working closely with customers, establishing long-term partnerships and future-proofing IT systems. Many of our customers have achieved phenomenal growth over a short period of time and have expanded their operations, not only in the UK but venturing into new geographical areas globally.

We are more than happy to assist with a Cost Benefit Analysis for your WMS, and based on our 30 years’ experience as a software provider, are willing to review your warehouse operations to advise on the best system for you.

For more information contact Proteus WMS by giving us a call or sending us an email.