WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION & WMS

Warehouse Management Systems are a unique type of enterprise software solution.  PerfOps has been implementing and optimizing warehouses using WMS software since 1988 and has highly evolved practices in this specific area.

In addition to the common enterprise software subjects, the following relate specifically to WMS:

  • Like ERP, WMS projects are challenging and are known for being late and for going over budget. With WMS there is a stronger tendency for the software firm or services provider to push their form of best practices onto the owner. Where the WMS solution provider has a high degree of proficiency in the owner’s specific industry and where the owner’s team can meet all of project needs, this works great. Where there are weaknesses, or where there is a desire to have a greater emphasis on fit and optimization of warehouse operations, PerfOps is the answer.

 

  • PerfOps’ unique storyboarding technique is a standout in the industry. Our process ensures the solution provider is aligned with the realities of the owner’s options and is optimally implemented. Storyboarding gets all project team members, operations, accounting, management and technical, centered around how the new solution will work in advance or at the outset of implementing it. We have been optimizing our storyboarding approach for over 30 years and have applied it to hundreds of projects. Storyboarding has many benefits and more can be learned here.

  • With our deep roots in factory automation, PerfOps is well-suited to working with WMS and automation partners to ensure the overall solution meets the need. From automated packaging, pick/pack, sortation, palletizing systems to fully automated operations, PerfOps brings the experience and understanding of the WMS software, material handling equipment, storage and facilities and control systems required to pull it all together.

  • It is often said that by pushing inventory transactions out to warehouse associates, the firm has now turned them all into accountants. Obviously this is not really the case, but the fact remains that in order to achieve the objective of real-time inventory control, the actions of warehouse associates will more quickly affect the accounting team and if transactions are not conducted correctly, this will be disruptive. PerfOps’ implementation methods focus on preparing the warehouse team and providing simple rules of operation to ensure the warehouse and accounting teams are in synch and that transactions flow correctly.

  • The PerfOps team regularly designs storage solutions, site selection, facilities build-outs and manages all aspects of getting a new warehouse in operation. We are also well versed at upgrading or upgrading existing facilities. Our understanding of WMS software, and our core specialization in operations ensures storage and facilities designed by our teams better fit the owner’s needs and operate more effectively.

 

PerfOps has the advantage of understanding all elements involved in advanced warehouse operations, including ERP, WMS, automation and storage and facilities. Contact us so we can learn about your specific objectives.

 
TESTIMONIALS2

"Gene helped us initially with warehouse consulting and his team really came through for us on the warehouse expansion. We were counting on that warehouse coming online when it did, which helped us continue our expansion."

Arash Khazei, CFO, NYX Cosmetics

"Gene and his team have been very effective helping our customers achieve their goals. We provide the technology solution but if the end user team doesn't get help from a team like Performance Operations then they often have trouble executing. We have been trusting our clients to Gene and his group for many years now with great success. I highly recommend their team and approach."

Ellen Holloway, Sr. Account Manager, BCS Solutions

"Gene designed an inventory control system for us using barcode and mobile data collection technology. Our technology team was able to implement the system in-house, saving many thousands on 3rd party software and allowing us to keep control of exactly how we wanted the system to work. Gene and I share similar leadership styles where developing our reports is a high priority and I have enjoyed having someone like him to bounce ideas off of."

Doug Henrriquez, Global Director of Operations, Horizon Technology

"Wawona Frozen Foods has had a very positive and longstanding relationship with Gene and Glenn as we have evolved and grown the company. They help us with operations improvements and implementation of technology solutions. They also help us develop our staff and teams and transfer skills so we can be more effective. I can highly recommend Gene's group for projects and continuous improvement."

Bill Smittcamp, President, Wawona Frozen Foods

"Our company had a vision of utilizing data collection technology to improve the accuracy and efficiency of managing product activity within our supply chain. We selected Gene Kaplan of Performance Operations due to his overall systems integration knowledge and his ability to interpret technology down to the basic components. By doing this, we were able to get participation of key individuals within our company who embraced the utilization of these systems. We recognized significant improvements in the participating operations. Gene's ability to communicate with executives, RDC management, and those capturing data was instrumental in the system's success. I highly recommend Gene and his team."

Tim Miller, VP Operations, Master-Halco

"Gene was brought in by our V.P. of Operations to help us layout and move into a new warehouse and apply new technology. He worked with our IT team to select and implement a WMS and was especially helpful to me in streamlining operations. Gene worked with our Purchasing, Production and Quality groups as well, soliciting their input and building their ownership in the solution. I came into the project partway through and Gene was able to quickly adapt to and answer my needs moving forward and he did a great job working directly with my warehouse team. I can highly recommend Gene for food production and distribution operations."

Kim Couzens, Warehouse Manager, Big Train

SYSTEMS EXPERTISE

 

ERP

PerfOps maintains a superior methodology for selecting enterprise software as well as finding the right ERP solution provider for each project. We reduce risk, ensure the right fit and identify resource gaps prior to spending on software licenses and solution provider services. During implementation, PerfOps offers a complete portfolio of services scaled and provided on an as needed basis, including project management, solution design, process and SOP development, training, application of technology, project governance and executive advisory.

TMS

PerfOps has been working with TMS solutions for the past 20 years, including integration of such systems with ERP and WMS, and assisting owners with implementation. Our methods of bringing all resources together, including supply chain partners, to develop the optimum “to be” process, build stronger teams offering more supply chain resilience. As with all our areas of focus, we can work from initial vision through software and vendor selection, solution design, testing and optimization.  Our project management and governance methods ensure these solutions actually achieve stated objectives. We help design and conduct testing and ensure project timelines are maintained.

MES

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are all part of PerfOps’ foundational expertise.  PerfOps’ founder specialized in this area for 20 years prior to founding PerfOps and our teams regularly address MES and other related automation subjects on our projects.  PerfOps maintains the skills and methods to lead selection, implementation and optimization of MES solutions, along with the integration of MES solutions into ERP and Asset/Maintenance systems. We were there before the term “MES” was coined and we literally helped develop the standards and write the handbooks defining what MES is today.

OTHER ENTERPRISE LEVEL SOLUTIONS

PerfOps has deep experience in other supply chain related solution technologies such as PLM, QMS, CMMS, etc. We can quickly generate Enterprise Software Roadmaps which pull all these functions together into a coherent system over the appropriate timeframes. The same methods we apply to ERP and WMS for software and solution provider selection, project planning, governance and management applying to projects in these areas.

 
 
 
 

Our knowledge and experience across these operations areas gives us the means to quickly create effective systems and operations roadmaps which speed deployment, reduce rework and protect owners’ investments.

 

SYSTEMS EXPERTISE

 

ERP

PerfOps maintains a superior methodology for selecting enterprise software as well as finding the right ERP solution provider for each project. We reduce risk, ensure the right fit and identify resource gaps prior to spending on software licenses and solution provider services. During implementation, PerfOps offers a complete portfolio of services scaled and provided on an as needed basis, including project management, solution design, process and SOP development, training, application of technology, project governance and executive advisory.

TMS

PerfOps has been working with TMS solutions for the past 20 years, including integration of such systems with ERP and WMS, and assisting owners with implementation. Our methods of bringing all resources together, including supply chain partners, to develop the optimum “to be” process, build stronger teams offering more supply chain resilience. As with all our areas of focus, we can work from initial vision through software and vendor selection, solution design, testing and optimization.  Our project management and governance methods ensure these solutions actually achieve stated objectives. We help design and conduct testing and ensure project timelines are maintained.

MES

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are all part of PerfOps’ foundational expertise.  PerfOps’ founder specialized in this area for 20 years prior to founding PerfOps and our teams regularly address MES and other related automation subjects on our projects.  PerfOps maintains the skills and methods to lead selection, implementation and optimization of MES solutions, along with the integration of MES solutions into ERP and Asset/Maintenance systems. We were there before the term “MES” was coined and we literally helped develop the standards and write the handbooks defining what MES is today.

OTHER ENTERPRISE LEVEL SOLUTIONS

PerfOps has deep experience in other supply chain related solution technologies such as PLM, QMS, CMMS, etc. We can quickly generate Enterprise Software Roadmaps which pull all these functions together into a coherent system over the appropriate timeframes. The same methods we apply to ERP and WMS for software and solution provider selection, project planning, governance and management applying to projects in these areas.

 
 
 
 

Our knowledge and experience across these operations areas gives us the means to quickly create effective systems and operations roadmaps which speed deployment, reduce rework and protect owners’ investments.

 

  • Our professionals work together because they prefer to and not because they happen to be employed by the same firm. PerfOps is a principled organization and our team members meet a high level of standards.

  • While our teams focus on each project’s goals, our team members must also demonstrate a commitment to achieving long-term results for clients beyond each project’s specific scope.

  • The PerfOps consortium is comprised of highly experienced individuals. Most team members exceed 10 years of continuous skills development in their chosen areas of work.

Solutions are the sum of People + Process + Technology. Any combination of these not in balance leads to sub-optimal results at best.  PerfOps’ methods have been optimized in this regard with the objective of leaving the client team better prepared to maintain and improve the solution for the long term.