COSMAX TRANSFORMS ENTIRE WAREHOUSE OPERATION with Manhattan Associates

To address their warehouse management challenges, Cosmax decided to implement a warehouse management solution from an external vendor. After reviewing several vendors, they selected Manhattan SCALE due to its proven track record and breadth of capabilities. The primary objective was to maintain accuracy of both packaging materials and finished goods inventory, and to better manage the movement and storage of goods, including returned goods. Manhattan SCALE integrated well with Cosmax's existing ERP system, which was crucial for their decision. The implementation of Manhattan SCALE led to several critical improvements in Cosmax's warehouse operations. One significant improvement was the creation of the 'Case Round-Up Rule,' which allows inventory to be picked using case UOM and the FIFO rule. This rule ensures that only the required amount of inventory is picked and shipped, reducing the volume of returned goods. Additionally, Manhattan Associates helped Cosmax develop SOP manuals for all warehouse management processes, including picking. Another benefit was the 'put-away' rule, which ensures cases are allocated with a specific code or LPN, helping Cosmax strategically manage inventory storage in the warehouse.