Huhtamaki increases warehouse productivity with best-of-breed cloud WMS
Huhtamaki's basic inventory management system and paper-based picking processes at its Gosport site resulted in significant operational challenges, including the loss of approximately £500,000 worth of stock. These inefficiencies were further exacerbated by high operational costs and a poor experience with a previous on-premise WMS that failed to meet the company's growing needs. Faced with mounting problems, Huhtamaki decided to implement the SnapFulfil cloud WMS, which offered Tier 1 functionality, providing a robust and scalable solution without the high costs and lengthy implementation times associated with traditional systems.
The decision to transition to SnapFulfil's cloud-based WMS led to significant improvements. The new system provided real-time inventory tracking, automated order picking, and enhanced reporting, which greatly reduced stock losses and improved order accuracy. Additionally, SnapFulfil’s flexibility allowed Huhtamaki to scale operations more easily, accommodating fluctuating demand and growing order volumes. The cloud WMS also offered faster deployment, which allowed Huhtamaki to quickly realize the benefits of the system, improving warehouse efficiency and lowering costs. As a result, the company gained better control over its operations, enabling them to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline their supply chain processes.
After implementing the SnapFulfil cloud WMS, Huhtamaki has seen numerous benefits, including:
- 30% increase in productivity
- 20% reduction in headcount, removing the need for a night shift
- 99% reduction in stock losses