[Warehouse Management System Case Study] Sports Manufacturer New Balance

NEW BALANCE, a company ahead of its competitors.

■Introduced Systems Warehouse Management System, Supply Chain Intelligence, Slotting Optimization, Audit Payments and Invoicing ■Challenges There were issues with customer compliance due to major retailers actively engaging in chargeback programs, as well as numerous delivery compliance issues. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Logistics and warehouse management systems

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.

• Logistics and warehouse management systems

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.*

• Logistics and warehouse management systems

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.

• Logistics and warehouse management systems

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.*

• Inventory Management System

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.*

• Inventory Management System

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.*

• Inventory Management System

■ FaceMe Security "Visitor Access Management" Key Features and Characteristics < Set Access Periods for Each Visitor > - Individual settings for the dates and times visitors can enter - Optimal access periods can be set according to the visitor's situation, whether for short visits or long stays. < Two Types of Authentication Methods to Accommodate Various Scenarios > ▶ Authentication via IP Camera - Enables authentication from a distance, achieving facial recognition without the need to disembark. ▶ Authentication via Facial Recognition Device (e.g., tablet) - Ideal for entry scenarios such as reception or security posts. Can be flexibly utilized depending on the installation location and operation. - Allows for on-the-spot registration of facial information using the device, enabling smooth responses to sudden visits or unexpected guests. < Real-Time Notifications Supporting Security and Reception Operations > - Real-time notifications of visitor and employee classifications, authorization expiration, and authentication status. - Prevents delays and oversights in verification, balancing the reduction of security staff workload with enhanced security. These features resolve issues arising from visual checks, logbooks, and IC card operations, simultaneously achieving enhanced security and improved efficiency in reception and security operations.

Do you have any concerns or requests regarding wired bed exit sensors? × Tangling or tripping over wired cables × Cable disconnection or damage × Worrying about forgetting to turn the switch back on after temporarily stopping the sensor. × Wanting to be notified of bed exits even from a location far from the nurse call outlet. Such concerns can be resolved simply by connecting our wireless nurse call linked set to the sensor! Our wireless nurse call linked set allows you to connect bed exit sensors like "Ugo-kun," "Foldable Thin Matta-kun," "Ayumi-chan," and "Just Place Pole-kun" to transmitters and receivers, reducing wiring around the bed area, alleviating concerns about tripping or falling due to cables, and contributing to a tidier work environment. Furthermore, it enables the use of bed exit sensors even from locations far from the nurse call outlet, allowing for more flexible equipment placement.

A system for driver terminals has been realized through API integration, promoting the optimization of the delivery process and improvement of services to customers. Seino Information Service Co., Ltd. and Briskola Co., Ltd. announce that they have adopted Briskola's full lifecycle API management product "BAMs Series" for the construction of a system utilizing APIs and the management of API connections with various business applications for driver terminals, aimed at improving delivery efficiency and achieving digitalization of logistics for Seino Transportation Co., Ltd. and transportation groups nationwide. By implementing Briskola's "BAMs Series" for API management in the delivery management system constructed through API integration, we will focus on responding to the expected increase in the number of API calls due to the anticipated increase in terminal numbers, as well as ensuring stable system operation and preventive detection. This will lead to improved operational efficiency for drivers and the provision of high-quality services to customers sending and receiving packages.

In this case study, we have received cooperation from Obayashi Corporation and Sankyu Inc., leaders at the forefront of the construction and logistics industries, to introduce their specific initiatives regarding "early detection of heatstroke risk" and "ensuring worker safety." Additionally, we have published an interview article with Obayashi Corporation, who contributed to the development of "GenVital LTE," as a "development story." As heatstroke risk has become a social issue, we encourage everyone in companies working on improving on-site productivity and safety measures for workers to read this for insights. GRIFFY will continue to contribute to creating safer and more comfortable working environments through DX solutions, including "GenVital LTE." ◾️ Obayashi Corporation (case study) ◾️ Sankyu Inc. (case study) ◾️ Obayashi Corporation (development story) *Please check the link for more details on the article.

We conducted an RTK accuracy verification of the GNSS reference station (Hi-Target Vnet6plus receiver + choke ring antenna) installed at our company building. Generally, with a single-frequency GNSS, once the baseline length exceeds 10 km, it becomes impossible to consider the path through the ionosphere as the same, and the difference in ionospheric delay becomes a significant source of error. By using dual-frequency GNSS, it is possible to correct the delay based on the differences in delay caused by the frequency of the radio waves; however, it is still said to be effective only up to about 10 km. Why is that? We have published the verification results on our blog.