June 17, 2006 - Version 10.0 of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) RFP product has Vendor Score Card, a software vendor evaluation that calculates and shows side-by-side comparisons and weighted scoring by question. Two scored summaries are also provided to show summarized weighted totals. Management summary with visual charts are included.The Vendor Evaluation Score Card is an important tool to rapidly evaluate software solutions.
The scorecard is only available with the Advanced WMS RFI / RFP. Leverage this in-depth Advanced WMS question & scoring set early on in the selection process to get a solid 'short list' of solutions. By doing so, one can score card the software solutions, thus saving significant time & money by avoiding unnecessary trips, time, and expense in exploratory learning. Saves weeks of time! New Version 10 has 1,300 detailed questions! Each question has a pop-up box that further explains the question in detail.
The Advanced WMS RFI has 1,300 detailed questions on: • Security - Detailed & Expanded Costs • International Issues • Configurability Issues • Supply Chain Event Management • Databases & Operating Systems • Extensive Product Setup • Receiving, Putaway • Picking, Packing, Shipping • Cycle Counting • Interleaving • Advanced Warehouse Functionality • Bin Locator System • EDI Transactions • XML Transactions • Host Interface • RFID Functions • Web Enablement • Product Allocation Strategies • Lot Control Issues • Serial Control Issues • Error Analysis • Routing Issues • Management Reporting • Dock Appointment • RF Task Management • Inbound Task Workflow Configurability • Outbound Task Workflow Configurability • Inventory Allocation Methods • Picking Strategies • Functions for Web Enablement • Manufacturing Line • Work In Process (WIP) • Return Processing • Damaged Goods Control • MSDS & CERT Questions • Value Added Services • Order Entry Functions • Stock Ownership • 3PL Customer Preferences, Biling, Reporting Score Card - The Advanced WMS RFI includes an Advanced WMS Score Card, where you can take the answers from the software vendors and drop them into the Score Card.
The Scorecard will save you 2 to 3 days of time by itself. It provides a side-by-side analysis with weighted scores and two weighted summary analysis. Philip Obal, President of Industrial Data & Information, says, "Most warehouse operations are not simple. If you have sophisticated warehousing operations, or have 3PL operations that serve a multitude of customers, then obtain the Advanced WMS RFI.
The complicated warehousing operation and the sophistication of 3PL issues are precisely targeted by this product." Single copies of the Advanced WMS RFI on computer media are $995 USD. The publisher is Industrial Data & Information, Inc. Special advanced bundled package includes (1) copy of Advanced WMS RFI, (3) copies of the "Selecting Warehouse Software from WMS and ERP Providers" report, and (1) copy of Warehouse & Logistics Software Directory for $1295 US.
About Industrial Data & Information, Inc. (IDII) Industrial Data & Information, Inc. is a 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.
