In the food and beverage industry, operational efficiency is paramount. Food and beverage manufacturers face numerous challenges, from managing complex supply chains to ensuring food safety and compliance with stringent regulations. To stay ahead in this competitive market, manufacturers must leverage advanced solutions that streamline core processes, reduce waste, and bring products to market faster. This is where cloud ERP software, like Infor WMS (Warehouse Management System), comes into play.

1. Improve Food-Specific Product Lifecycle Management

The food and beverage industry has unique requirements when it comes to managing product lifecycles. From sourcing raw ingredients to the final distribution of the product, manufacturers need to have complete control over every stage of the process. Infor WMS helps streamline product lifecycle management by providing a unified, cloud-based solution that integrates every step of production, packaging, and distribution.

With Infor WMS, manufacturers can gain real-time visibility into their inventory, production schedules, and raw material needs, ensuring that product quality is maintained and timelines are met. The system enables better management of expiration dates, shelf life, and lot traceability, all of which are critical in the food and beverage industry.

2. Fast-Track Production Processes and Automate Scheduling

Speed and efficiency are essential for food and beverage manufacturers. To meet customer demand and reduce time-to-market, manufacturers must fast-track production processes while maintaining flexibility. Infor WMS automates production scheduling, optimizing workflows and reducing downtime. This ensures that production lines are running at full capacity, orders are fulfilled on time, and manufacturers can quickly respond to shifts in demand.

With integrated AI tools, Infor WMS can automatically generate production schedules based on real-time data, making it easier for manufacturers to adjust quickly to changing conditions. By automating scheduling and streamlining production workflows, food and beverage companies can significantly increase their operational efficiency and profitability.

3. Efficiently Manage Raw Materials to Reduce Waste and Increase Yield

Raw materials represent a significant cost for food and beverage manufacturers. Efficiently managing raw materials is key to reducing waste, improving yield, and ensuring profitability. Infor WMS provides manufacturers with real-time insights into inventory levels, ensuring that raw materials are available when needed without overstocking.

The system also tracks usage patterns, helping manufacturers identify opportunities to reduce waste and increase yield. By optimizing the flow of raw materials throughout the supply chain, Infor WMS allows businesses to maximize resource efficiency while minimizing costs.

In the world of fashion retail, seasonal sales can make or break a brand. With peaks during holidays, special promotions, and new collection launches, it’s crucial for retailers to be prepared to meet increased demand. Infor Warehouse Management System (WMS), part of the comprehensive Infor CloudSuite Fashion, offers a variety of features that help fashion brands streamline operations and maximize sales during these critical periods. Here are several ways Infor WMS can support retailers during peak seasons.

1. Automated Replenishment

During peak seasons, ensuring that shelves are stocked with the right products is essential. Infor WMS automates the replenishment process by predicting inventory needs based on historical sales data and current trends. Integrated with Infor CloudSuite Fashion, this system allows retailers to keep inventory flowing smoothly, reducing the risk of stockouts and capitalizing on high-demand items.

2. Efficient Returns Management

Returns can spike during seasonal sales, complicating inventory management. Infor WMS, with its seamless integration in Infor CloudSuite Fashion, streamlines the returns process by providing clear visibility into returned items and their status. The system quickly processes returns and updates inventory levels, enhancing customer satisfaction with a hassle-free return experience.

3. Cross-Docking Capabilities

Cross-docking minimizes storage time by transferring products directly from inbound to outbound shipping. Infor WMS supports this practice, enabling fashion retailers to manage inventory efficiently during peak periods. By ensuring quick turnaround times for high-demand items, brands can reduce storage costs and accelerate delivery, making them more responsive to customer needs.

With value-added strategic edge applications from Infor and implementation consulting from ICCG, businesses can gain a competitive advantage by leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation across their organization.

Independent Computer Consulting Group, Inc. (“ICCG”) is pleased to announce the addition of Infor Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) to an already robust selection of Best-In-Class Solutions from Infor and other strategic solution providers. Infor Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) suite combines Warehouse Operations Management, Labor Management, and 3PL Billing into a single application on a unified database to reduce the complexity of Warehousing and Logistics Management and clarify daily decision-making.

ICCG Inc. is an Infor enterprise software-focused consulting firm with a global presence and a track record of over 2,000 business transformation projects and execution across Infor M3 ERP systems and Supply Chain Planning Systems, Warehouse Management solutions, and now PLM solutions deployments.

With warehouse operations being more complex than ever, having up-to-date functionality to keep up with the latest trends and customer requirements is key to growing your business. Infor WMS is a best-of-breed, Tier-1 warehouse management system built on the cloud and is designed to streamline warehouse operations through advanced inventory management, labor management, 3PL billing and invoicing, 3D visualization, embedded analytics, and more.