Employees at Abscoa are required to reorder parts when they are needed. As parts are shipped to customers, they are taken out of the system the following day. If the employees do not recognize low amounts of inventory, no new parts will be ordered. Having a computer system that relays this information automatically results in better customer service and increased sales because the amount of orders lost due to a part being out of stock is decreased. A warehouse management system that benefits the company directly as well as its customers is the main goal of many companies.
Companies can benefit through following the model above and evaluating the above concepts.
By ensuring the most effective flow of products through the warehouse management system, the consequences above can be the rewarding result. Bibliography Palevich, Robert. Supply Chain Management. Hospital Material Management Quarterly .