WMS Software combines RFP with vendor score carding.

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Advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS) RFP v10.0 question and scoring set enables users to obtain solid short list of solutions. In doing so, users can score card software solutions and save time by avoiding unnecessary trips. It includes 1,300 detailed questions, each with pop-up box that further explains question in detail. Vendor Score Card calculates and shows side-by-side comparisons as well as weighted scoring by question. Solution also includes Vendor Evaluation Score Card.



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New Advanced Warehouse Management System RFP with Vendor Score Carding



Industrial Data & Information, Inc. announces the release of version 10.0 of the Advanced Version of their Warehouse Management System (WMS) RFP product. Leverage this in-depth Advanced WMS question & scoring set early on in the selection process to get a solid 'short list' of solutions. By doing such - one can score card the software solutions, thus saving significant time & money by avoiding unnecessary trips, time, and expense in exploratory learning. Saves weeks of time!

New Version 10 has 1,300 detailed questions! Each question has a pop-up box that further explains the question in detail.

Vendor Score Card is a vendor evaluation Score Card! Score card calculates & shows side-by-side comparisons and weighted scoring by question. Two scored summaries are also provided to show summarized weighted totals. Management summary with visual charts are included.

The Advanced WMS RFI has 1,300 detailed questions on:

Security - Detailed & Expanded
Costs
International Issues
Configurability Issues
Supply Chain Event Management
Databases & Operating Systems
Extensive Product Setup
Receiving, Putaway
Picking, Packing, Shipping
Cycle Counting
Interleaving
Advanced Warehouse Functionality
Bin Locator System
EDI Transactions
XML Transactions
Host Interface
RFID Functions
Web Enablement
Product Allocation Strategies
Lot Control Issues
Serial Control Issues
Error Analysis
Routing Issues
Management Reporting
Dock Appointment
RF Task Management
Inbound Task Workflow Configurability
Outbound Task Workflow Configurability
Inventory Allocation Methods
Picking Strategies
Functions for Web Enablement
Manufacturing Line
Work In Process (WIP)
Return Processing
Damaged Goods Control
MSDS & CERT Questions
Value Added Services
Order Entry Functions
Stock Ownership
3PL Customer Preferences, Biling, Reporting

Score Card - The Advanced WMS RFI includes an Advanced WMS Score Card, where you can take the answers from the software vendors and drop them into the Score Card. The Scorecard will save you 2 to 3 days of time by itself. It provides a side-by-side analysis with weighted scores and two weighted summary analysis.

The Vendor Evaluation Score Card is an important tool to rapidly evaluate solutions. The scorecard is only available with the Advanced WMS RFI / RFP.

Philip Obal, President of Industrial Data & Information, says, "Most warehouse operations are not simple. If you have sophisticated warehousing operations, -or- have 3PL operations that serves a multitude of customers, then obtain the Advanced WMS RFI. The complicated warehousing operation and the sophistication of 3PL issues are precisely targeted by this product. "

Single copies of the Advanced WMS RFI on computer media are $995 USD. For more details, see www.idii.com/wmsrfi.htm. The publisher is Industrial Data & Information, Inc.

Special advanced bundled package includes (1) copy of Advanced WMS RFI, (3) copies of "Selecting Warehouse Software from WMS and ERP Providers " report, and (1) copy of Warehouse & Logistics Software Directory for $1295 US. To order see www.idii.com/orderform.htm

About Industrial Data & Information, Inc. (IDII)

Industrial Data & Information, Inc. is a independent research consulting company that assists companies in selecting and implementing software solutions. IDII is focused on the supply-chain and has expertise in software evaluation, selection, and implementation. IDII also produces tools for software selection projects in WMS, TMS, and ERP. For more information on IDII, visit our web site at www.idii.com or contact IDII at 918-464-2222 or e-mail at info@idii.com.

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