Success story: how we helped a logistics firm transform its operations
The Head of C-3PL described our impact on his business as "tangible, measurable and transformational". Find out how we did it.
The situation
C-3PL is a logistics firm based in the North West of England. It provides end-to-end services from warehousing to fulfilment, from freight forwarding to customs clearance.
This dynamic business needed to consolidate its core warehouse activities – and save some money in the process. But their team was already pushed for time without setting up a whole new system.
That's where we came in.
What we did
We took a look at C-3PL's requirements and set to work.
Our EDGE solution uploaded and inventorised more than 12,000 SKUs, each with a unique identifier. With EDGE deployed, C-3PL can now check on stock levels in three mouse clicks and generate an XLSX stock report in two.
This massively simplified their warehouse operations – and the results speak for themselves.
The results
The Head of C-3PL reports "a 60% cost saving year on year" thanks to our WMS solution. He puts this down in no small part to our "astronomical" support team as well as its intuitive interface.
Not bad for a solution that took a matter of weeks, not months, to deploy.
Statistics
Annual cost saving of 60%
Installed within 6 weeks
Our solutions
CORE
CORE is our entry-level product. It's a highly capable WMS with all the features you need as a small- to medium-sized business. Up and running within 24 hours, its effects will be felt soon after. Easy to deploy and easy to use, CORE is backed up by our first-rate team of UK-based experts.
EDGE
EDGE is CORE with more. It shares all the core functionalities of CORE and boasts extra customisation options. This makes it ideal for larger businesses that need granular control over every aspect of their operations. Like CORE, it can be quickly deployed and smoothly integrated.
IntaData
Need to integrate and future-proof your systems? Our IntaData solution will do so seamlessly and speedily, ensuring smooth communication internally and externally.
CORE and EDGE: key features
Customer service experience
Procurement
Warehouse management
Voice Solution
Delivery and logistics
Reporting
Our industries
We provide businesses in a range of sectors with flexible, scalable solutions – from eCommerce to pharmaceuticals, from FMCG to fashion and apparel.
Frequently asked questions
What is a WMS and how does it work?
A warehouse management system (WMS) is a piece of software that streamlines and optimises all aspects of warehouse operations – from receiving to shipping, from inventory to returns.
It provides real-time visibility into the status and location of your inventory. It directs core warehouse activities like putaway, picking and packing. It integrates with barcode scanners, ERPs and other existing systems.
The result? Greater productivity, more accurate picking and a detailed overview of your stock and operations.
What are the benefits of a WMS for the logistics sector?
In the logistics sector, visibility and accuracy are all-important. Without a modern WMS, most logistics companies spend too much time on stock checks and stock reports. With a WMS like CORE or EDGE, these routine tasks are automated and simplified.
On top of this, a good WMS can be easily adopted. This means your operations won't be disrupted as you upgrade to a new system. And by making your warehouse more productive, a WMS can help you save money as well as time.
Can your WMS solutions be integrated with existing systems?
Yes. Both CORE and EDGE can be integrated with existing systems such as barcode scanners and ERPs. What's more, our IntaData solution can integrate and future-proof systems. This gives your company greater internal cohesion – and means you can work with suppliers, partners and customers who work with different systems.
Can your WMS solutions be scaled?
Both CORE and EDGE are SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solutions. This primarily means that they're based in the cloud, not on a private server. But it also means they can be scaled quickly and easily.
Need more capacity? We can provide it quickly and smoothly. This means you get to upgrade seamlessly rather than suspend operations for a costly replacement. It also means your ambitions aren't constrained by your warehouse systems.
How quickly can your WMS solutions be implemented?
At Minster, we pride ourselves on speedy deployment. EDGE, our enterprise warehouse management system, can be up and running within 6 weeks – and scaled soon after. CORE, meanwhile, can be deployed and ready to go in just one day. This means a lack of disruption as you make positive changes to your warehouse operations
Ready to transform your warehouse ops?
Achieve 99.98% picking accuracy and cut dispatch times by up to 80% with our industry-leading warehouse management systems – all backed up with second-to-none technical support. Book a demo to see what we can do.
