Attention all Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) enthusiasts! The highly anticipated SAP Conference is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this incredible opportunity with you. If you’re passionate about Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), there’s no better place to be than at the SAP Conference in stunning Panama City.
The SAP Conference 2023 will be held in Panama City from May 23rd to May 25th. Please visit our North American partner Linfa Systems in our booth at the SAP conference. One of The RIC Group's team will also be on the stand to talk further about the road map of our WMS and TMS Solution for SAP. Register for the conference here. Chariot Plumbing worked with Linfa System Solutions and The RIC Group to deploy TBO4 on SAP Business One in the cloud, our loosely coupled WMS and TMS solution. Now proof of delivery, custom label printing, accurate inventory, and intelligent operations helps to provide exceptional customer service and accurate information at their fingertips. This is digital transformation at it’s best.
President of Chariot Plumbing Supply says "TBO4 helped our business tremendously by providing a fully modern and working WMS system withing the SAP platform. TBO4 crushed the competition in advanced warehouse and delivery solutions of all the WMS systems we reviewed." The RIC Group's Supply Chain Solution is truly integrated with SAP Business One with using the Semantic Layer to retrieve information from SAP Business One and the Service Layer to post information to SAP Business One. All source documents and source information is retrieved from SAP Business One in real time. There is no duplication. Our integration to SAP Business One simply leaves the competition behind with our Modern Technology and taking advantage of the Restful API of SAP Business One. SAP Partner Summit for SME14/3/2023 Join us at the SAP Partner Summit for SME at Bangkok and Panama for 2023.
Adapt, Evolve, Grow. More information about the Summit is here. Android is a dynamic environment and there are times where you need to adapt your strategy to meet customer requirements. It is essential that customers understand that if they are deploying Android devices as an Enterprise strategy what is the ability for those devices to have the ability to upgrade the Android version.
Our recommendation is to look at and understand what the latest security patch is for the version of Android you have deployed for your business. Will the device you have deployed for the business have an ability to upgrade to later versions of Android? When deploying RF Scanners or Tablet devices for your Warehouse Management Solution or Transport Management Solution it is important to keep in mind that an Android Enterprise Strategy is relevant. Contact us at sales@thericgroup.com for further information. Flexible WMS with Freight integration21/2/2023 With our Warehouse Management Solution there is the feature Shipping. There are many parts to freight integration. Firstly it completely streamlines the warehouse team with pick, pack and ship. It gives users ability to print freight labels during a pick or pack which makes it simpler and more efficient.
Let's look at some features worth asking when you are completing your preliminary research of the Warehouse Management Solution integrating with Freight software. 1 - Can the WMS print the freight labels during the picking and packing stage? 2 - Does the WMS offer a third stage of shipping to print the freight labels separate to pick and packing? 3 - Does the LxWxH and Weight parse automatically from the ERP to the WMS for the cartons and items? 4 - Can you select a pack type of Carton vs Pallet? 5 - Can you select multiple completed picks to go onto one consignment with multiple cartons for each pick? 6 - Does the WMS integrate with multiple carriers? 7 - Can it integrate with cloud Logistics Management platforms such as OneFlo? 8 - Can it return quotes to the WMS user which could display the rule of lowest cost carrier? 9 - Can the customer service team review consignments using the WMS to help with customer inquiries? With point 5 we have a number of customers who would like to consolidate a consignment. This is where multiple orders have been picked and packed for the same customer and are shipping to the same address. You can consolidate this into one consignment and reducing your freight cost. Most importantly having a user friendly Warehouse Management Solution allows our customers to access all the freight information on the WMS freight management menu. For example if the customer service team wanted to know a freight charge for a consignment, they can use the WMS to lookup the cartons sent, the measurements and weights for each carton as well. Please contact us at sales@thericgroup.com to talk further about our Warehouse Management Solution for your business. Best of breed software is the latest trend in business technology and we have pushed this idea for some time. An earlier blog post on it here. The basic idea behind it is that instead of purchasing one suite of software to cover all your needs, you purchase different applications for each department or area of your business. This can be a great way to save money while still getting the features and functionality you need. In this article, we'll discuss why best of breed software makes sense for businesses; how it can help improve your ROI; and what some companies have used it for.
Introduction So what is best of breed software? It's a phrase that refers to the most exceptional software available in a given category. The best of breed software is generally more efficient and reliable than other, less sophisticated products—and often comes with additional features as well. If you're looking for quality, it makes sense to go with something that has been tested and proven by others. This may sound like an obvious choice: why wouldn't you want to invest in high-quality products? But many businesses still make decisions based on price alone, rather than considering all the factors involved in their purchases—which can lead them down paths they would have avoided had they known better! As clichéd as it sounds, buying quality saves money in the long run: if your product lasts longer and costs less overall due to its higher value and efficiency, then it will pay for itself again over time without having any negative impact on your bottom line (or even increasing profits). You'll also benefit from improved customer satisfaction when using best-of breed software because customers know they're getting something worth paying for—and this will improve their experience with your company overall. The Case for Best of Breed Software If you've been in business for any amount of time, chances are you've used a variety of different types of software to get your job done. When deciding which software to use, many companies will choose single-purpose applications. This is known as “best of breed” software because each application does one thing well and isn't designed for cross-use across multiple departments or functions within an organization. The other option can be the ERP is pushed to deliver all functions, and customers will often discover that they are often wide and not deep. What makes best of breed so advantageous over other types of solutions? It comes down to cost savings: by using only one piece instead of multiple pieces that might overlap with each other's functionality while still having room for improvement in some areas (thus limiting potential growth), companies can save thousands per year by choosing this type! Our WMS solution simply offers far more depth than what you normally will receive from the WMS built in the ERP. Investing in best of breed software means you don't have to compromise on the features you need and can drive value into your business. The best of breed approach means you don't have to compromise on the features you need and can drive value into your business. If you are looking for a solution that will help your company get more out of their marketing efforts, there's no better way than choosing a software solution that has been specifically designed for this purpose. By purchasing an off-the-shelf product, businesses can save money while still getting the functionality they need in order to succeed. This is especially important when considering how long it takes companies who choose customised solutions in order to build one themselves. Not only does this take time, but it also costs more money as well because many developers charge based on how much time they spend writing code for each project instead. Often this will happen when customers ask the ERP partners to develop the WMS within the ERP. It becomes very costly and often the ERP partner simply doesn't have the intimate knowledge of what WMS should cover which creates delays and unhappy customers. Conclusion Investing in best of breed Warehouse Management Solution is one of the most important decisions you can make as a business owner. It doesn’t matter how well-suited a product is if it doesn’t perform its core functions well, so ensuring that you choose the right software for your company is crucial. If you consider all of these factors when choosing what to buy, then you will be able to find exactly what you need without having to compromise on any features or functionality that might otherwise have been left out of other options. Email us for further information on our Warehouse Management Solution solution. Modern Warehouse Management Solution15/12/2022 Warehouse management is a crucial part of any company's supply chain. However, managing an extensive warehouse with many employees can be challenging. This is where cloud-based inventory control solutions come in. They allow you to consolidate your inventory data into one central location and give you more visibility into your warehouses than ever before – all while saving time and money in the process!
Introduction The RIC Group's warehouse management solution helps you optimize the way your warehouse operates. It can help you with everything from organizing the layout of your warehouse to managing the flow of goods and materials throughout the warehouse, allowing you to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are used to track all incoming shipments, sort them out according to their destinations, putaway the items appropriately, help move the items through your supply chain efficiently, fulfill customers' orders accurately and on time — all while making sure that nothing gets misplaced or lost along the way. More Inventory Visibility Warehouse management software helps you to manage your warehouse inventory in real time and gives you complete visibility over the status of your inventory. You can see what's in stock, what's out of stock, and where the products are located. This enables you to reduce costs associated with out of stock items by managing them more efficiently. It also allows you to track inventory from the warehouse all the way through to delivery so that customers receive what they ordered quickly and accurately. The result is more satisfied customers who will keep coming back because they know they'll always get what they need when they need it. Reduce Overhead Costs You can reduce costs by reducing the number of orders that need to be processed. This can be accomplished in several ways, including:
Reduce Warehouse Labor Costs Automating your warehouse can save money in many ways. For starters, you'll need less human labor to fulfill orders and perform other tasks. The RIC Group's Warehouse Management Solution will allow your team to focus on higher-value tasks like inventory management and customer service. Additionally, automating your warehouse allows you to get creative with how you recruit new talent at all levels of experience because technology allows people with little experience in warehousing operations to accomplish tasks quickly and efficiently. Technology will continue changing the way we do business over time—and if we want to keep up with those changes while remaining competitive as businesses ourselves then we should embrace them rather than resist them. The good news is that adopting modern technology doesn't have to be immensely costly. Implementing a Warehouse Management Solution is a journey and its imperative you work with an experienced partner such as The RIC Group. Automate Warehouse Tasks Warehouse automation can help you make important warehouse tasks more efficient and eliminate human error. Automation can be used to perform tasks like inventory counts, picking and packing. Automating these types of operations enables your employees to focus on more value-added activities while they're at work, which will ultimately improve the overall efficiency of your warehouse. Easier Supplier Management You can also use a Warehouse Management Solution to help ensure you are getting the right products from your suppliers. Easily track if the suppliers are short shipping or sending the wrong product. Cloud Warehouse Management Solution from The RIC Group can improve your warehouse operations.A cloud warehouse management solution can improve your warehouse operations by:
Conclusion I think we’ve shown you why a cloud warehouse management solution can be the best way to improve your warehousing operations. It offers increased visibility into inventory and allows you to reduce costs by automating many tasks. You also get better supplier management, which will help reduce the amount of time spent dealing with suppliers. Overall, it’s an excellent choice for any company looking to make their warehouse more efficient and profitable! Please send an email or call our sales consultants on +61 466 368 934 who can talk in more detail about your requirements. Warehouse Management Solutions12/12/2022 The warehouse is one of the most important aspects of a business. It’s where your products are stored and shipped, so it needs to be organized and efficient. The more organized your warehouse is, the faster products can be found when you need them. Barcode scanners will help you manage inventory by allowing you to identify products quickly and accurately in order to reduce costs associated with inaccurate data entry during transactions or shipping orders incorrectly due to mislabeled items.
Pallet Tracking With a Warehouse Management Solution, you can track your inventory and pallets in a more efficient manner. The system will automatically scan the barcode on each incoming shipment as it arrives, allowing you to create new entries for each product as needed. This allows you to keep track of inventory at all times and see what items need replenishing or replacing. The system also uses the same technology to track pallet movements throughout your warehouse—from one location to another—so that if anything goes missing along the way, it can be accounted for quickly and easily. Audits are key feature in a Warehouse Management Solution. Putaway Putaway is the process of moving products to their correct location. It can be done manually or with a forklift, depending on your warehouse and product types. If you use a forklift, putaway can be done in the order of most to least used products so that all products are ready for retrieval when needed, but not overcrowded in any one area. Receiving Receiving is the process of receiving goods at the warehouse. It's a critical step in the warehouse management process, as it's where almost all physical goods enter your inventory and are ready to be used by your customers. The WMS will allow users to typically scan barcodes on incoming shipments and make sure that they're accurate. Sometimes this involves manually counting products and scanning them into a system, but most companies use technology like barcoding to record product information automatically when it reaches its destination. Production Production is the process of manufacturing goods or converting raw materials into finished products. In a business environment, production refers to the use of labor, machinery and tools to produce goods or services. Production can be on a small scale or large scale, depending on the type of industry involved. EDI Implementation EDI stands for electronic data interchange. It's a protocol that allows businesses to send and receive business documents electronically. An example of how it works: Before EDI, businesses had to communicate using paper documents and manually enter information into their computer systems in order to complete transactions. With EDI, all of the relevant information is transmitted electronically from one party to another. The major advantage of this is that there's less room for errors or misunderstandings—and therefore fewer chances for delays in processing orders or invoices or even getting paid by customers on time. Barcoding helps with Warehouse Management Barcoding is a key component of an effective Warehouse Management Solution. In fact, it's one of the most important tools that help you move products through your warehouse efficiently and accurately. Scanning items with barcode scanners makes it much easier to track inventory because they allow you to find an item quickly and accurately without needing a list or manual tracking process. If you've ever had the experience of trying to find something in an unorganized closet, then imagine that same feeling times 1 million! It can take hours just to locate one particular item in a tangled mess of boxes, bags, clothing and other miscellaneous items. Barcoding helps eliminate this problem by allowing you to quickly scan all kinds of products so they can be stored properly according to their types (i.e., clothes go together in one area), which makes life much easier for everyone involved! Warehouse management is a necessity for any business. Without it, you’re going to have trouble keeping track of inventory and supply levels. The good news is that The RIC Group's Warehouse Management Solution is here to help you improve your warehouse operations, so even if you don’t have much experience in this area we can help guide you through! Please send us an email to talk about your requirements. End of year office closure 20228/12/2022 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for a fantastic 2022. Success of The RIC Group is based on successful implementations of our supply chain solutions which drives an ROI for our customers. This allows us to build successful relationships with our customers from all over the globe who trust our solutions and advice. The RIC Group team has a passion for helping our customers in improving efficiency and our proven supply chain solutions will be stronger as ever in 2023. Office Closure & Support Our offices will be closed from close of business Friday 23rd of December 2022. We will resume normal business on Monday the 9th of January 2023. We will have a skeleton team in place to attend support requests you may have throughout this period. You can access our support by emailing support@thericgroup.com or by calling +61 478 113 932 TBO4 deployed at New York Packaging6/12/2022 New York Packaging delivers plastic and paper products to the grocery, restaurant, deli, dry cleaner and industrial market segments.
Earlier this year they deployed The RIC Group's Warehouse Management Solution to help optimise processes in the New York and Ohio distribution centres. It has allowed the warehouse team to do more with less using TBO4 and is seamlessly integrated with SAP Business One. TBO4 is a fully-featured WMS which allows the team to scan-pick products ensuring the correct stock leaves the warehouse with real-time view of the order progress. Streamline fulfillment with a cutting-edge WMS from The RIC Group. Our WMS helps reduce costs and speeds up order fulfillment. Contact us at sales@thericgroup.com |
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