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Venktesh Kumar

MD, Co-Founder | Stackbox

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Introduction

Warehouse ManagementSystems (WMS) plays a crucial role in optimizing supply chain operations.Traditional and legacy WMS solutions often struggle to meet the dynamic demandsof modern businesses, particularly those operating in omnichannel with varyingorder profiles, high velocity and high-volume environments. Stackbox (SBX) WMSis designed to address these challenges by leveraging intelligent algorithms,easy-to-use UX and autonomous optimization. This report provides a comparativeanalysis of Stackbox WMS vs. Legacy WMS and outlines how Stackbox WMSdifferentiates in creating incremental value for its customers.

         1. Challenges with Legacy WMS Solutions

LegacyWMS solutions, built primarily for pallet and case handling, uses transactionalapproaches and heuristics-driven methodologies. These systems pose several key limitations:

1. 1 Lack of Intelligence and Automation

• Heavy reliance onOperator decision-making, leading to inefficiencies and errors

1. 2 Poor User Experienceand Adoption Challenges

• Complex interfaces requiring extensivetraining, limiting adoption for new age blue collar workforce.

1. 3 InadequateInventory Control

• Many legacy systems experience GhostInventory leading to fill rate drop.
• Negative inventory situations leadingto inventory integrity issues
• Operations stoppage during inventorycounting activities leading to productivity drop.

1. 4 LimitedMulti-UOM Handling

• Legacy WMS is designed for bulkhandling and is inefficient in handling multiple units of measure (UOM), creatingbottlenecks in omnichannel fulfillment.

1. 5 HighCost of Deployment and Maintenance

• Significant infrastructure requirement,high setup and maintenance costs - increasing total cost of ownership (TCO).

1. 6 .Limited Scalability and Customization

• Expensive and time-consumingcustomizations, restricting adaptability to changing business needs.

1. 7 Lackof Integrated Platforms

• Absence of built-in Warehouse ControlSystems (WCS), Yard Management Systems (YMS), and analytics capabilities,leading to fragmented operations.

          2. How Stackbox WMS Addresses These Challenges

StackboxWMS is designed for modern warehouses and modern workforce, incorporatingadvanced automation, intuitive UX, cloud-native infrastructure, and intelligentworkflows. Key differentiators include:

        2.1 Autonomous andIntelligent System

• System-driven allocation eliminatinghuman decision-making errors and inefficiencies.
• Dynamic task prioritization andinterleaving to optimize workforce utilization.

        2.2 User-CentricUI/UX for Quick Adoption

• Intuitive and user-friendly interfacedesigned for millennial and Gen-Z warehouse workers.
• Significant reduction in training time

        2.3 AdvancedInventory Management & Accuracy

• Ensures >99.8% inventory accuracyat a batch level.
• Prevention of negative and ghostinventory through real-time control tracking.
• Advanced inventory counting methodslike dynamic cycle counts, and wall-to-wall counts doesn’t need any operationalshutdown.

         2.4 Multi-UOMand Omnichannel Fulfillment

• Seamless handling ofpicking, packing, and shipping across multiple UOMs
• Comprehensive supportfor e-commerce, B2B, and retail operations

        2.5 .Cloud-Native and Cost-Efficient

• Elimination of on-premise serversreducing infrastructure costs and offering lower TCO.
• Real-time visibility and remotemanagement capabilities

        2.6 Built-inWCS, YMS, and Analytics

• Integrated platform with native WCS,YMS, and real-time analytics.
• Eliminates the need for separatesystems, improving operational efficiency and reducing integration costs.

        2.7 Customizationand Scalability

• Over 300+ configurable parameters forquick customization to meet diverse operational needs.
• Scales seamlessly tosupport large-scale warehouse operations

          3. Key differentiating features of Stackbox WMS

        3.1. Customer Service Excellence

• 100% System-guidedworkflows eliminating operator decision-making while ensuring operationalprecision
• Advanced pick pathoptimization offering multiple modes (Productivity vs. Storage) for enhancedfulfillment efficiency
• Smart wave planningwith dynamic workload balancing for optimal order processing
• Automated dockscheduling system ensuring on-time delivery and reduced truck turnaround time(TAT)
• Comprehensive errorprevention through mandatory verification protocols at critical touchpoints
• Real-time operationalvisibility enabling proactive issue resolution.

         3.2. Cost & Productivity excellence

• AI-powered taskprioritization and resource allocation – through interleaving - optimizingworkforce efficiency
• Intuitive UI/UXdesigned for millennial workforce, significantly reducing training requirements
• Data-driven advanced slottingand layout design maximizing both storage utilization and picking efficiency
• Rolling batch controlenabling flexible operations without compromising accuracy
• Intelligent putawayalgorithms balancing storage optimization with retrieval efficiency
• AI-driven picking strategies optimizingstorage and retrieval, balancing speed and accuracy.
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• Advanced inventorymanagement system featuring:

• Dynamic cycle countsand exception-based counting
• Real-time trackingwith automated discrepancy resolution
• Comprehensivewall-to-wall inventory verification
• Complete audit trailsensuring accountability
• >99.8% batch-levelaccuracy and 100% traceability

       3.3. Improving internal / external compliance.

• Automated batchallocation and intelligent picking controls ensuring strict FIFO/FEFOcompliance
• Realtime ERPintegration enabling real-time quality control updates
• Multi-level approvalworkflows for enhanced operational accountability (for ex: Quality StatusConversion should follow proper Approval framework)
• Advanced handlingunit (HU) formation protocols ensuring proper segregation and storage integrity
• Sophisticated slottingstrategies to ensure co-storage compliance and reduce product damage risks
• Complete traceabilitymaintenance across all warehouse operations

       4.BusinessValue Delivered by Stackbox WMS.

       4.1. Higher Productivity & Efficiency

• Enhanced throughputthrough automated workflows
• Optimized resourceutilization

       4.2. Reduced Operational Costs

• Lower infrastructurecosts through cloud deployment
• Minimized workforcecosts through simplified and automated process flows

       4.3. Improved Accuracy and Compliance

• >99.8% inventoryaccuracy
• Audit trails ensuringend-to-end traceability

       4.4. Scalability for growing businesses

• Rapid and easyscalability
• Flexibleconfiguration for smooth transitions during expansions

       4.5. Seamless Integration & Unified Commerce

• Unified commerceenablement across multiple channels
• Comprehensiveplatform integration (WCS, YMS, TMS and Analytics)

Conclusion

StackboxWMS represents a next-generation solution that overcomes the limitations oflegacy systems through intelligent automation, cloud-native architecture, andcomprehensive integration capabilities. Its modern approach deliversoperational excellence while ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness forevolving supply chain needs. With its advanced features, cloud-native,AI-driven, omnichannel-ready architecture and proven business value, StackboxWMS stands as the ideal choice for organizations seeking to optimize theirwarehouse operations in today's dynamic business environment.

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