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How to computerize and what to computerize. Advantages and limitations of computerized wearhousing

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Page 1: Computerizing Warehouse Operations

COMPUTERIZING WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

ByRaveendra Rao

Manipal University

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Paperless and wireless warehouse system

IT solution for warehouse operation includes Mainframe, client-server network of

computers Network of paperless devices ( radio

frequency terminals, bar code scanners, light directed systems, voice headsets)

Database System (Oracle, Sybase etc) Warehouse Management Software Enterprise system interface software Material handling software

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Automatic identification technologies

Bar codes and barcode scanners RFID tags and antennae Smart cards and magnetic strips Vision Systems

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Automatic communication and presentation

technologies Radio frequency data communication Synthesized voice Virtual display Pick-to-light system

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Warehouse Management Software (WMS)

Need Analysis Vendor Selection Preparedness Infrastructural requirements Training of staff Implementation – Trail run and full

implementation

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Logistic Management System

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Logistics Information Architecture