Setting the Context
As manual or paper-based processes make 100% inventory accuracy nearly impossible – industrial manufacturing companies are adopting cloud solutions to scale quickly and efficiently, while enhancing customer satisfaction. Mastek’s WH360 herein helps these organizations maximize productivity by automating tasks, providing real-time visibility, and integrating seamlessly with any ERP.
A globally renowned battery manufacturer from Europe recently implemented Mastek Warehouse 360 (WH360) solution to elevate its inventory performance with automation and self-service capabilities.
About the Client
Our client, a global leader in battery and energy technologies since 1888, powers a wide range of equipment—from forklifts and heavy-duty vehicles to cars, boats, and golf carts. Their innovative energy solutions ensure uninterrupted power supply for critical systems, delivering reliability and excellence for over 130 years.
Customer Challenges
- Overreliance on warehouse managers and production supervisors, leading to bottlenecks in decision-making.
- Heavy dependence on the Oracle Fusion ERP system without sufficient automation, limiting operational agility.
- Manual processes across warehouse and production activities, reducing efficiency and overall effectiveness.
The Solution
To address the challenges, we implemented an integrated and automated warehouse management system using WH360 – streamlining operations and reducing manual efforts. This solution enhanced customer’s efficiency, empowered their warehouse team, and optimized key processes. Key Features of the solution included:
- Digitalized cycle count process, eliminating manual entries.
- Customized approval workflows for counts using WH360.
- Automated label printing for faster operations.
- Enhanced scanning processes using GS1 2D QR codes and Data Matrix scanning.
- Automation through WH360 scanning minimized manual efforts and improved overall productivity.
Business Outcomes
- Enhanced overall efficiency and informed decision-making across operations.
- Improved accuracy and accelerated inventory management processes.
- Over 3 million transactions successfully recorded to date.
- Transactions managed seamlessly through both scanners and mobile apps.
- Cloud printing introduced for the first time, optimizing label printing processes.
