The greatest single asset any business can have regarding its inventory management is nothing more technical than an human being dedicated to the tasks required by inventory. Many businesses rely on machines from data collectors to security cameras but somewhere in the system must be an individual whose thorough understanding and adherence to sound inventory management standards. Armed with the most complete and easy-to-use tools — SIMMS Inventory Management software, for one — this devoted employee can make all the difference to a company’s stock accuracy and customer satisfaction. Someone must thoroughly understand the importance of supply chain science as well as be the versatile and reliable coordinator of physical ins and outs of the business. Inventory Lead Hands are a saving grace and few others have more knowledge of specifics of what you need.
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A Technology of One
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010The Eyes Have It
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009There are countless tricks and quirks that can make great improvements to your stock system. With SIMMS Inventory Management system, you can employ most of them with ease. For instance, items most commonly employed in orders should be stored at eye-level; this way, both new and experienced staff take fewer and quicker steps to the items they handle the most. Putting orders together using this method — as well as grouping item locations (using shelves, bays, racks) make the process more like one STOP shopping, thus speeding up every step of your work force. For more tips and practical solutions, .
Ships That Drop In The Night
Monday, October 12th, 2009Many times a customer will need new or replaced stock quicker than you can get it to them. This common need often decides whether the customer stays with your company or moves on to another one. SIMMS Inventory Management system allows for your vendors to drop-ship goods directly to them in one simple step, thus adding to speed and satisfaction of your clients.
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Size Doesn’t Matter
Thursday, October 1st, 2009SIMMS Inventory Management system permits users to define and work with as many various units of measure for items as are available. For instance, items can exist by the each, the mini-box (4 eaches), the box (12 mini-boxes), the case (10 boxes), the crate (5 cases), etc. It’s just a matter of defining what the default (smallest) unit is within the system, then making sure to note each other unit’s equivalent in that default measure. Buy by the each and sell by the box, or buy by the box and sell by the each — it’s all the same. Contact KCSI today to learn how SIMMS can help you with your U/M needs.
Straight Numbers Right Away
Monday, September 28th, 2009SIMMS Serial Number Tracking system manages an unlimited amount of serial numbers from the time they are received into inventory until the time they are issued. This information is permanently recorded in the system, allowing you access to a wealth of information. To find out how SIMMS Inventory Management system is right for you, contact KCSI today.
Delivery Systems
Friday, July 24th, 2009Many times a customer’s timeline is shorter than yours in regard to the need for inventory. SIMMS Inventory Management system has as part of its Shipping/Receving module an additional feature where vendors/suppliers can drop-ship items directly to your clients, thus cutting your timeline down to match that of the customer’s. Contact KCSI today to learn more about this important feature.
No Matter Where Your Customers Stand
Monday, June 15th, 2009The SIMMS Inventory Management Solution handles the requirements of small and large companies to provide the people in your warehouse, people working from home, on the highway, in the office, at the cash register, in hotel rooms anywhere on the planet, or standing face-to-face with a with the stock and analytical data they need to provide the best in service, information and support. Order can be placed, checked, confirmed, and shipped in moments. Gain the advantage over the competition and make SIMMS your choice for inventory management.
Doin’ It Right
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009If customer satisfaction is your goal, then you need to provide answers and solutions. One of the more challenging but necessary customer service features is the replacement of goods that have become faulty through design or disfunction. Items arrive at the customer either not functioning or perhaps even when unordered (the customer orders three widgets and receives four accidentally). This RMA (Returned Merchandise Authorization) process must be competent and immediate. The SIMMS Inventory Management Software Solution masters this process for you, with infinite tracking capabilities and precise detail coordination. If your business has the responsibility of managing returned items, contact KCSI today to learn more about how SIMMS can make this important feature easy-to-use and accurate.
What’s In a Name
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009Often your customers have a name or number for items that they require for them to do what they do. Equally, your own vendors have an in-house reference for stock pieces that they sell to you. In both cases, these names and references are often different than the ones you use. SIMMS Inventory Management software takes these into consideration by allowing you to assign aliases — in unlimited amounts — to the items you stock and designate these aliases to specific vendors and/or customers. Therefore, when your order arrives at a vendor, they see not only your names and numbers, but they also can see their own, which leads to greater accuracy from their shipping department. Likewise, your shipments to your customers arrive with invoices and packing slips bearing item references instantly familiar to their receiving departments. Contact KCSI today to learn more about the use of aliases to contribute to greater accuracy and satisfaction at all steps of your stock management.
It’s Three O’Clock…Where’s The Widget?
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009Too often in inventory management, stock falls under the cloud of assumption: it’s Tuesday, so it “should” be “HERE”. Most tracking software regularly treats inventory in such a vague fashion. With SIMMS Inventory Management software, you are able to know precisely where the goods are, and how long it will take to get to where it is needed. One organic feature of SIMMS is in its coordination abilities with stock transfers. A widget is transferred to shipping, then onto Truck #19 and then from Truck #19 to the customer. All stages are therefore kept precise, and both you and your customer know where their much-needed stock is. Contact KCSI today to learn more about how SIMMS can truly keep you on top of all your items all the time.