Distribution Industry by eStockCard

February 26th, 2013

I would like to share a success case for one of my client who is dealing with distribution business in domestic market with small-scaled setup.

After 6 months of implementation of Chronos eStockCard Inventory Management Software, their warehouse operations have been drastically improved. Below are the key data to share :-

1. General Information

  • Warehouse area : 80’ x 120’
  • Number of storage rack : 24 (4-layers)
  • Number of products : 500+
  • Number of staffs : 4
  • Average searching time per item : ~ 10 min
  • Frequency of stock take per annum : 6 times
  • Previous practices : Accounting based stock control software + Manual record (stock card + book)

2. Major problems

  • Inaccurate data, due to mismatching between computer data and manual data. Time lapse between operation and data entering.
  • Slow and inefficient searching for products.

3. Solutions

  • Re-organize warehouse layout & Proper identification of storage rack.
  • Implementing eStockCard.

4. Results

  • Reliable inventory information at finger tips.
  • Average searching time per item : less than 30 seconds.
  • Frequency of stock take per annum : 2 times.
  • Number of staffs : 2 (due to natural attrition but no replacement).

5. Learning cycle

  • Less than a week.