Warehousing requires real-time control and smooth management of WIP (work-in-process) inventories to assure timely deliveries, without overstocking.
Successful electronic components distribution relies on meeting short delivery schedules in the right order. Flexibility is vital for fulfilling a vast array of customer service requirements within manufacturing and service/repair. Postponement strategies, in which distributors take over final manufacturing steps, apply even more pressure to your resources.
You need to keep costs down, while achieving a faster ROI (return on investment) and rapid time to market.
Distribution software
- IBS’ Enterprise 6.0 distribution software can help you make the most of electronic components automation:
- Value-added services, including kitting and assembly.
- Advanced warehousing tailored for electronics, including:
o ship and debit function for managing rebate deductions
o fair share handling order allocation
o consignment stock management
o replicator capability for processing supplier part numbers.
- Real-time inventory management, with bar code and RF support, tracking, special order capability and cross-docking
- Business information tools for analysis, management and reporting
- Global trade management for easing language and currency
IBS’ electronic components software can handle all these things and offers IDX/IDW, EDI/XML/web services communications to help you optimize your relationship with suppliers and customers.