CASE STUDY it difficult to optimize processes in the operation . All tracking was done manually and relied on basic estimating tools . This involved a considerable investment of time .
How Infor WMS and Cerca Technology benefit El Florido
Through references and searches , the team in charge of the project at El Florido identified all the needs to be covered with a WMS .
Misael Verduzco , Logistics Manager , DFL Logistics , said : “ The use of tools such as WMS are of great help , because it takes advantage of automation , reduces operating costs , increases efficiency , improves responsiveness and decreases complexity for effective distribution center management .”
“ We are confident that this new implementation will be successful . As inventory accuracy improves , the entire supply chain will benefit .
“ What impressed us the most was the attention we received from Cerca Technology from the beginning . Follow-up , interest and participation were crucial in making the decision . Even when visiting our operations , they understood our needs closely , which resulted in a proposal very grounded to reality . We always felt supported ,” said Verduzco .
Infor WMS provides real-time information , which helps El Florido measure processes and productivity accurately , centralize procedures and provide greater flexibility in the planning and attention of orders from its customers . Likewise , it is expected to achieve control of cargo transport units ( containers ) and manage the registration in its warehouses , from entry to unloading .
THE USE OF TOOLS SUCH AS WMS ARE OF GREAT HELP , BECAUSE IT TAKES ADVANTAGE
OF AUTOMATION , REDUCES OPERATING
COSTS , INCREASES EFFICIENCY , IMPROVES RESPONSIVENESS AND
DECREASES COMPLEXITY FOR EFFECTIVE
DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGEMENT .
way . This solution combines warehouse assortment with integrated labor management and analytics to reduce complexity and enable optimized operational execution . Infor WMS is a state-of-the-art , bestin-class warehouse operations solution around the world , designed with ease of setup and intuitive use in mind .” p
Wilson Ortiz , Manager of Professional Services , Cerca Technology , said : “ Once the team knew the interface of Infor WMS , and observed that it was intuitive and easy to use , adapting to it was more seamless versus competing solutions .”
When referring to the future of the operation , Verduzco and his team are aware that implementation of Infor WMS is only the first step of the Digital Transformation to reach the performance and processes that are required and integrate a system that supports transportation management .
Alejandro Luna , Country Manager , Infor Mexico , explained : “ Infor WMS will benefit the activities of the distribution centers of El Florido in an integral
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