Warehouse management system implementations can be risky. You're laying down the foundation for your distribution operations and, in many cases, betting your business on the success of the implementation. Trucks have to be able to leave the warehouse on day one of go-live with product.
Everyone is familiar with the scenario: the implementation timeline is fixed, requirements are de-scoped during the first phase of the project in favor of workarounds, scope creep developments are introduced right before user acceptance testing, and after testing everything together, you realize it just doesn't feel quite right. So, how do you de-risk appropriately?
Let's back it up even. You have just completed the requirements gathering and gap analysis. There are more gaps than you expected, and the workarounds sound too complex. Shouldn't it be possible to customize mobile device flow in a certain way? Or perform a two-step picking process from a VNA with a P&D location? A modern WMS should be able to handle these scenarios, but it's hard to ensure you're getting the most accurate information on what is and isn't possible.
This is where the Readiness assessments from InterRadish come in. One of the most common challenges we've seen in implementations throughout the years is that our customers have not the next implementation stage: operating with incorrect or incomplete requirements, poor gap assumptions, developments that weren't scoped correctly, etc. We have designed a series of tailored rapid-value engagements for any stage of your WMS implementation to instill trust within the organization that you are ready to move on – and, if not, to provide professional input for what needs to happen to get you to the next step.
About to start your implementation? Make sure you start on the right foot.
Are you finished with the analysis and requirements gathering? Ensure your requirements are air-tight and well-documented before moving into the Design phase - the most critical phase of your implementation.
Ready to start development? Don't start if you're not 100% sure of the proposed solution approach. The WMS module is complex; consultancies without dedicated WMS consultants will miss critical features and technical know-how.
Is your solution ready for go-live? We can offer valuable insights before the cutover process begins and ensure everyone – the IT team and the warehouse staff – is ready.
Depending on the stage of your implementation, our assessments can typically be executed in less than two months and include a site visit by our team, a walkthrough of the operations, and a readiness report of all our findings. The goal is to offer a piece of mind for the ones who need it and to enable your team to take back control of your implementation.
We, as InterRadish, have dedicated our careers to Microsoft Dynamics 365 warehousing and automation, many of us having worked with the products long before they were a part of the standard Microsoft product offering. If you work with InterRadish, we will do everything we can to bring you the most out of our collective experience. Contact our team today to get the insights you need into your Warehouse management implementation.
