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WAMAS® ENTERPRISE WMS SOFTWARE A comprehensive software suite for supply chain excellence. ssi-schaefer.com
TRUST THE LEADING WAREHOUSE EXPERTS
At SSI SCHAEFER, our team understands the complex issues that companies
have when it comes to daily warehouse operations. Since 1937, the Schäfer
family has engineered and built more warehouses than any other company
worldwide. Understanding our clients’ needs for warehouse management
capabilities led to the development of WAMAS®. WAMAS is the only
enterprise software with true waveless technology capable of delivering
faster throughputs built on decades of experience. Now, after years of
successful installations, WAMAS is used by over tens of thousands of
distribution professionals worldwide and include some of the largest names
in retail and brands globally.
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WAMAS® WMS software enables companies to gain
real-time operational status visibility of multiple fulfillment
or distribution center locations. WAMAS offers everything
you need to ensure warehouse operations are running
smoothly. From optimizing orders to yard management, “Waveless picking has greatly enhanced our proficiency,
WAMAS gives users a clear understanding of key and we expect to duplicate the SSI SCHAEFER system as
performance indicators and offers an executive view of our SKU count and orders continue to grow.”
operations with customizable dashboards that update in
real-time.
In addition, WAMAS integrates seamlessly into ERP
systems for fast and efficient order fulfillment and handles Steve Walsh,
both traditional and omni-channel warehouse fulfillment. Senior Vice President of
With flexible capabilities, WAMAS adapts to your Global Operations of JTV
warehouse needs and allows process changes on the fly
—without additional costly software development.
3FAST, ACCURATE, AND FLEXIBLE
ORDER FULFILLMENT
WAMAS®, by SSI SCHAEFER, provides both fast and Waveless technology offered by WAMAS, allows maximum
accurate order fulfillment. WAMAS helps streamline your throughput at any given time—including peak volumes.
supply chain by providing end-to-end logistics process Waveless technology delivers a consistent and steady flow
capabilities−including scheduling and management tools. of order fulfillment—unlike that of batch picking, which
WAMAS incorporates operational processes and provides produces “waves” of workloads and under-utilizes labor
flexibility for sporadic occurrences like special promotions, resources. WAMAS pulls orders from an available pool of
peak volume, or even loyalty perks for customers. orders based on algorithms and dynamically changing
warehouse conditions. WAMAS also accommodates priority
Gain faster throughputs with greater efficiency gains by based rules as well—like priority overnight shipping and
utilizing WAMAS WMS enterprise warehouse overnight shipping cutoff times. This process eliminates
management solution. WAMAS streamlines the peaks and valleys associated with order fulfillment and
decision-making processes allowing shorter order cycle maximizes labor, which helps drive greater ROI.
times with less labor requirements and features both
waveless technology and scalability to future-proof your Accuracy and scalability are a must when choosing an
fulfillment. enterprise warehouse management system. Consumer
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behavior has grown to depend on e-commerce ordering,
and accurate order fulfillment is a key component to
keeping clients happy. With WAMAS, users can receive
goods-in even before items arrive. Once goods appear
at receiving, quality control process tools complete dock
administrative functions. WAMAS has pre-defined storage
location types based on order history, size, expiration
dates, and quantities so inventory storage is fast and
accurate. Paired with automated or manual scan data
capture technology, accurate order picking is both easy
and quick. In addition, WAMAS allows businesses to scale
as business volume grows. WAMAS enables multi-facility
operation capabilities. So adding another distribution
center to accommodate growth is standard practice
with WAMAS.
5OBTAIN A STREAMLINED APPROACH
Warehouse operations are uniquely defined by type, scale, and
environmental factors. SSI SCHAEFER has implemented more distribution
centers and multi-tenancy applications than any other software provider in
the market. With decades of experience, WAMAS® includes a streamlined
approach to fulfillment management and real-time visibility across multiple
locations and into various client applications.
Goods-In / Receiving Dock: Transport:
WAMAS signifies speed and quality right from the goods- WAMAS controls and optimizes the entire internal flow of
in stage. During this point, you can start receiving goods goods. In automated warehouse systems, WAMAS assumes
while the truck is in route. Once at the dock, WAMAS all responsibilities and decision making for a
efficiently utilizes receiving tools to perform quality faster throughput.
control and supplier assessment tasks. • WMS and WCS in a single system
• Dock administration • Continuous goods flow
• Goods receiving • Integration of manual transport devices
• Master data checking • Forklift control system
• Quality control • Bin and pallet conveying system
• Supplier assessment • Storage and retrieval machines
• Repacking • Automated warehouse technology
• Processing of return goods
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Manual Storage Process:
WAMAS assumes control of all operational processes and
guides employees through protocols in an easy to under-
stand manner using a simple user interface in real-time.
With additional time savings, associates are able to per-
form other warehouse duties.
• Mobile terminals
• Voice terminals
• Paperless picking and transport
• Inventory during running operation
• Value added services
Storage:
WAMAS ensures optimum utilization of storage capacities,
taking into account varied influence factors and SKU order
history.
• 3D warehouse model
• Pre-defined storage location types
• Configurable storage strategies
• Client and multi-storage capability
• SKU slot rotations
• Replenishment control with or without threshold
values
Picking and Goods-Out:
WAMAS provides the highest goods throughput combined
with the best possible utilization of storage capacities. This
principle ensures deliveries are supplied on time.
• Supports multiple picking types, including discrete,
cluster, and batch
• High performance picking
• Automated picking systems
• Kitting and set creation value added services Decades of warehouse and material handling
• Cross docking experience and customer feedback has led to the
• Packing development of the WAMAS Enterprise WMS solution.
• Rule-based cargo creation
• Quality control throughout the goods out process
• Guided HGV loading
• Zero cross check
Control Center and Information System:
WAMAS coordinates complex warehouse processes and
combines all the important information in the control
center. Efficient warehouse operation is ensured by clear “The SSI SCHAEFER inventory management software,
management and continuous control instruments for WAMAS, gives us a lot of visibility into how we store the
processes, resources, and inventory. product, what was picks, by whom, and when. It gives
• Order planning us a lot more accountability in shipping product to our
• Resource and capacity planning customers.”
• Control of order processing throughout the process
chain
• Performance analysis statistics
• Integrated visualization Gary Ritzmann,
• System monitoring Project Manager for RDC
• Key performance indicators and real-time reporting
7REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE
SSI SCHAEFER:
• Stability: • Reliability:
As a financially independent family business, SSI SCHAEFER Thanks to our worldwide customer service and
is committed to long-term solutions. You can trust that our support network, SSI SCHAEFER ensures a
team of experts will be there for you tomorrow and in years smooth operation of your system.
to come. • Know-how:
• Efficiency: SSI SCHAEFER solutions are always up-to-date with
SSI SCHAEFER solutions are scalable and can grow as the latest technological standards and are easily
business increases. Upgrades and retrofits are always integrated into an existing IT landscape.
available to meet customer demands. • Global Network:
• Quality: As an international company, SSI SCHAEFER has
As a specialist in automation, SSI SCHAEFER provides a local offices worldwide. With over 70 locations, our
single-source solution. As an original equipment manufacturer, team of experts speak your language.
SSI SCHAEFER guarantees quality and the right solution for
your needs.
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