Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 53 | Page 37

FUTURE TECHNOLOGY
“ Our relationship with Cerca Technology generates lots of trust , as the project team has been with us since the beginning , so they know our business well , and our challenges ,” added Makarena Guardia , Megafrío Project Implementation Manager .
The distribution centres involved in the operation are already showing successful results :
• Productivity increase in picking process : more than 5 %
• Productivity increase in product reception : more than 50 %
• Better inventory accuracy : more than 5 %
• More inventory visibility : 30 %
• Better customer satisfaction : 5 %
• Better decision making : 10 %
• Improvement of administrative processes : 40 %
• Automatisation of key processes such as reception and storage , consolidations , restoration , selection tasks and inventory accuracy .
“ The volume and diversity of Megafrio ’ s customers require a flexible
Infor CloudSuite WMS allows the company to manage a variety of operational requirements , and it simplifies that management .
technological platform ,” said Wilson Ortiz , Cerca Technology Professional Services Manager . “ Infor CloudSuite WMS allows the company to manage a variety of operational requirements , and it simplifies that management . Infor CloudSuite WMS ’ functionalities , along with the highly professional team assigned to the project and process standardisation , have helped Megafrio reach its goals .”
About Megafrio
Megafrío is a logistics operator in the food industry and part of Megacentro Group . It is expert in storage , distribution and comprehensive logistical services , considered the best in supply chain operations . Megafrio provides services in its own warehouses , covering a network across all Chilean territory .
About Cerca Technology
Cerca Technology is Infor ´ s channel partner with more than 25 years of experience implementing technology for supply chains in Latin America and the Caribbean . It operates in 15 countries and has five offices in Colombia , Chile , Venezuela , Panama and the United States . Consulting experts have successfully implemented more than 220 projects for more than 80 customers .
About Infor
Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialised by industry . It develops complete solutions for its focus industries , including industrial manufacturing , distribution , healthcare , food and beverage , automotive , aerospace and defence , and high tech . Infor ’ s mission-critical enterprise applications and services are designed to deliver sustainable operational advantages with security and faster time to value .
Adriana Gutierrez , Infor Latam Channel Director , said : “ Infor WMS is specifically developed for the distribution sector and combines all necessary functionalities in one synchronised solution .
“ This offers companies such as Megafrio end-to-end operational visibility in the supply chain , enabling them to anticipate changes , be prepared for disruptions and reduce risks when necessary .” •
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