[Warehouse Management System Case Study] Food Service Wholesaler Bidfood

Preparing for growth through supply chain optimization.

■Issue Due to changes in the market environment and the continuous growth of the business, the limitations of Bidfood's existing supply chain system infrastructure have become apparent. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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It is a warehouse management system that uses advanced technology that does not require software updates after implementation without versioning.

"Manhattan Active Warehouse Management" is a SaaS-based warehouse management system that has significantly expanded its global adoption. It has consistently received high ratings in Gartner's Magic Quadrant over the long term. 【Features】 <Versionless> After implementation, the operation of customized areas is guaranteed, and the system is automatically upgraded, allowing users to always utilize the latest version. <Microservices Architecture> By combining multiple independent functions, business logic is constructed, enabling zero-downtime system upgrades and flexible integration with external systems via APIs. This allows for the rapid implementation of new business models. <Auto-Scaling> The system is equipped with the ability to automatically scale out and in system resource capacity according to the fluctuating volume of transaction data during busy and slow business periods. <SaaS-based Operational Management> Infrastructure and application management is handled by Manhattan, allowing users to focus their management resources on developing extensions that drive and transform their business.

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By using a scientific approach, we present analysis results to ensure optimal picking and support rational decision-making.

Location is Everything In the warehouse, the location of products directly affects productivity, worker safety, and order accuracy. Fast-moving items should be placed in the most accessible locations, heavy items should be stored in places that minimize damage, and optimizing the overall storage capacity of the warehouse is also important. Challenges such as similar orders, an increase in the number of SKUs, unstable demand, and responding to short lead-time orders require continuous optimization of warehouse space. In logistics operations that meet the requirements of omnichannel retail, optimizing slotting has become crucial for controlling costs and meeting customer expectations. The Best Approach to Optimization By recommending the best locations for each inventory item, employee labor efficiency improves, order processing cycles can be shortened, and throughput can be maximized. Additionally, strategically grouping items for fulfillment and updating recommended layouts based on trends and demand for new products enhances customer service. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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Labor management enhances product throughput, promotes customer service, and supports warehouse efficiency improvement.

High expectations for customer service through omnichannel commerce, fluctuating demand, an increase in the number of SKUs handled, and a reduction in the quantity per order require higher employee productivity and efficiency than before. In today's fast-paced economy, strengthening relationships with workers is essential for success. This allows for cost reduction while driving innovation and increasing productivity and final profit margins. Manhattan's labor management solution is a system designed to bridge the engagement gap with employees by recommending rewards for high performers and providing coaching and training for those who are not meeting their goals. As a result, workforce efficiency can be improved, leading to reduced turnover rates and increased productivity within the warehouse. Additionally, labor management enables managers and supervisors to forecast workloads, track productivity, and calculate incentives. By using this user-friendly mobile solution, supervisors can increase the time spent in the warehouse, engage with their teams, respond in real-time to remove obstacles, address underperforming employees, and ensure that operations run smoothly.

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Supply chain technology that is scalable to match operational size and can be operational in a short period of time.

Agile and highly adaptable warehouse management solutions that solve the challenges of complex supply chain execution. Implementation locations are not limited to on-premises or cloud. You can access a refined set of tools and features at an affordable price, enabling you to achieve your goals. Enjoy a quick deployment, user-friendly and proven solutions, along with an interface that is easy to use with touch operations. The environment is highly configurable, minimizing the effort required from internal IT resources and contributing to TCO reduction. Choose the best deployment option for your business. You can select from various deployment options, including public cloud, private cloud, managed/hosting services, or on-premises, tailored to your needs, performance, and budget. It is also possible to use the cloud environment hosted by Manhattan. With Manhattan Cloud, upgrades are performed annually, ensuring that you always have access to new features. The cloud upgrade service includes an option for automatic migration to the next version for your specific customizations.

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Providing a single view that links customer, order, and inventory-related information.

By adopting a common integrated model within the company, customer, order, and inventory-related information is provided in a single view that is interconnected, eliminating the need for stores, customer service, and logistics centers to use individually independent and uncoordinated platforms or solutions to achieve business goals. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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Always flexible, always up-to-date.

Seamless Interconnection for Comprehensive Optimization Manhattan Active Supply Chain enables the innovation and optimization of complex distribution and transportation operations by providing practical visibility across the entire network. Dedicated features are available for various industries, including food distribution and retail, life sciences, apparel and footwear, high-tech electronics, third-party logistics, and more. Manhattan's Active Supply Chain enhances productivity within the warehouse, optimizes equipment utilization, and improves employee engagement. It also possesses the responsiveness to adapt to fluctuations in demand. With logistics center technology that offers ease of use and flexibility akin to a smartphone app, employee work speed increases, and the management efficiency of managers and administrators improves. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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We aggregate all best practices for fulfillment and provide them through a cloud-native omnichannel platform.

We support companies in optimizing their extensive and complex operations, responding to changes in the market and demand, and innovating repeatedly, quickly, and as many times as needed. By using Manhattan's solutions, companies can always access the latest, seamlessly interconnected technologies. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

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The "HA-T Series" is an energy-saving automatic door sensor that opens only for those who want to enter, whether on a busy street or in a narrow passageway. The automatic door opens simply by bringing your hand close, addressing hygiene concerns even in facilities used by a large number of people. Depending on the application and installation location, you can choose between "Non-vision Mount Type/HA-T401" and "Non-vision Built-in Type/HA-T520." 【Recommended for such places!】 ☑ Entrance facing a busy passageway ☑ Presence of counters or signs near the door ☑ Buildings facing narrow passageways ☑ Buildings that prioritize aesthetics ☑ Hospitals and facilities that consider hygiene ☑ Large facilities with many doors 【Features】 ● Adaptable to various door types with four detection spot settings ● Reduces unnecessary opening and closing to minimize power consumption, contributing to energy-saving effects ● Equipped with a light touch function, allowing the door to open and close simply by waving your hand, ensuring hygiene ● Can also be used as a wide detection range non-vision infrared sensor ◎ For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

Dakota Japan Co., Ltd., which specializes in the sale of ultrasonic testing equipment such as ultrasonic thickness gauges, flaw detectors, and axial force gauges, will begin selling its new product, the A-scan ultrasonic thickness gauge 'CMX10-DL', starting June 15. The 'CMX10-DL' is a versatile A-scan ultrasonic thickness gauge that caters to a wide range of applications, from corrosion inspection to high-precision thickness measurement. It supports the measurement of remaining wall thickness in tanks and pipes, substrate thickness measurement over coatings, as well as the measurement of lining materials, composite materials, and clad materials, including precision thickness measurements requiring a resolution of 0.001mm. The CMX10-DL not only saves echo waveforms and measurement values but also supports echo recording for up to 10 seconds. This allows for the recording of instantaneous thickness changes or waveform changes during measurement, thereby streamlining the verification of inspection results and report generation. Additionally, with TCG (Time Corrected Gain), BEA (Bottom Echo Monitoring), and B-scope (B-scan), it supports reliable measurements even for challenging targets such as composite materials, clad materials, and localized corrosion, where waveform judgment can be difficult.

Dakota Japan Co., Ltd., which specializes in the sale of ultrasonic testing equipment and hardness testers, has launched two new models of rebound hardness testers, "Leeb Lite" and "Lab Leeb," starting May 20. The "Leeb Lite" and "Lab Leeb" are rebound hardness testers suitable for measuring the hardness of metallic materials with a mass of over 5 kg and a thickness of over 25 mm. They are lightweight, compact, and easy to operate, making them user-friendly for those conducting hardness measurements for the first time, and they enable stable measurements in the field. The rebound (Leeb) method is suitable for measuring the hardness of large components and can be applied to a wide range of targets, including cast and forged products, welds, machined parts, and heat-treated items. Additionally, the "Lab Leeb" supports Bluetooth communication, allowing it to connect to smartphones and tablets for use. With the dedicated app "NOVOTEST Lab," users can view measurement values on a large screen, and data sharing of reports, photos, and videos can be done smoothly.

Palmholtz, which is working on the development of new materials utilizing discarded oil palm trunks (OPT), will establish a system for increased production of the new materials starting in May. The technology for developing the new materials recently received the "Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director's Award." Taking this opportunity, inquiries have been received from major global e-commerce (EC) companies, accelerating the movement towards commercialization. The company will also respond to demands for increased supply from existing customers.