Industrial Data & Information Inc. has released version 7.0 of the Advanced Version of its warehouse management system (WMS) RFI product. It is designed to speed up the WMS software selection process.
Version 7 has 1,000 detailed questions. New features include 100 new questions in two new sections: supply chain event management (SCEM) and XML transactions. Version 7 covers all areas of WMS functionality and includes full question text with a time-saving scorecard.
The Advanced WMS RFI has detailed questions on:
Security
Costs
International Issues
Supply Chain Event Management
Databases & Operating Systems
Receiving, Putaway
Picking, Packing, Shipping
Cycle Counting
Interleaving
Advanced Warehouse Functionality
Bin Locator System
EDI Transactions
XML Transactions
Host Interface
Web Enablement
Product Allocation Strategies
Lot Control Issues
Serial Control Issues
Error Analysis
Routing Issues
Management Reporting
Dock Appointment
RF Task Management
Inventory Allocation Methods
Picking Strategies
Functions for Web Enablement
Stock Ownership
Storage & Task Charge Computations
Customer Reporting
Manufacturing Line
Work In Process (WIP)
Return Processing
Damaged Goods Control
MSDS & CERT Questions
Value-Added Services
Full Question Text permits easy printing of the full text of all questions, including the pop-up text. This greatly assists the selection team in reviewing questions and weighting them.
The Advanced WMS RFI includes an Advanced WMS Scorecard, where you can take the answers from the software vendors and drop them into the Scorecard. The Scorecard will save you 2 to 3 days of time. It provides a side-by-side analysis with weighted scores and two weighted summary analysis.
Single copies of the Advanced WMS RFI on computer media are $995. The publisher is Industrial Data & Information, Inc. Current customers may upgrade to version 7 for $300. Special advanced bundled package includes (1) copy of Advanced WMS RFI, (3) copies of "What To Look for in Warehouse Management System Software" report, and (1) copy of Warehouse & Logistics Software Directory for $1,295.
Industrial Data & Information is an independent research consulting company that assists companies in selecting and implementing software solutions. IDII is focused on the supply chain and has expertise in software evaluation, selection, and implementation. IDII also produces tools for software selection projects in WMS, TMS, and ERP. For more information on IDII, visit www.idii.com.
