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	FASHION BIZ SELECTS MANHATTAN To Optimise Warehouse Procedures and Improve Efficiency

FASHION BIZ SELECTS MANHATTAN To Optimise Warehouse Procedures and Improve Efficiency

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Apparel Retail
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility Warehouse Automation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Fashion Biz, a leading supplier of apparel in the Australasian market, faced significant challenges with its manual, paper-based warehouse management system. The company struggled with inventory inaccuracy, low visibility of supply chain activities, poor space utilization, and time-intensive picking and packing procedures. These issues were exacerbated by the company's growth, making it clear that a more robust, scalable solution was needed to support its ongoing expansion and improve operational efficiency. Read More
About Customer	Fashion Biz (Aust) Pty Ltd is a prominent supplier of apparel, including uniforms, workwear, and promotional apparel, serving the Australasian market. Established in New Zealand in 1989, the company has successfully operated in Australia for over a decade, with distribution centers in Melbourne and Sydney, showrooms in Brisbane, and third-party distributorships in Perth and Adelaide. Fashion Biz has experienced steady growth, necessitating a review and upgrade of its warehouse management operations to support its expanding business and improve efficiency. Read More
Solution	Fashion Biz selected Manhattan SCALE for its comprehensive warehouse optimization capabilities. The solution was chosen for its flexibility, scalability, and ability to improve the flow of goods, order accuracy, inventory control, and visibility. Manhattan SCALE, built on the Microsoft .NET platform and utilizing Microsoft Windows Server and SQL Server, enabled Fashion Biz to transition to a paperless system, enhancing their supply chain operations. The implementation included upgrading the Melbourne facility to the latest version of Manhattan SCALE and deploying the solution at a new, purpose-built Sydney distribution center. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Apparel

Retail

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Warehouse Automation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Fashion Biz, a leading supplier of apparel in the Australasian market, faced significant challenges with its manual, paper-based warehouse management system. The company struggled with inventory inaccuracy, low visibility of supply chain activities, poor space utilization, and time-intensive picking and packing procedures. These issues were exacerbated by the company's growth, making it clear that a more robust, scalable solution was needed to support its ongoing expansion and improve operational efficiency.

About Customer

Fashion Biz (Aust) Pty Ltd is a prominent supplier of apparel, including uniforms, workwear, and promotional apparel, serving the Australasian market. Established in New Zealand in 1989, the company has successfully operated in Australia for over a decade, with distribution centers in Melbourne and Sydney, showrooms in Brisbane, and third-party distributorships in Perth and Adelaide. Fashion Biz has experienced steady growth, necessitating a review and upgrade of its warehouse management operations to support its expanding business and improve efficiency.

Solution

Fashion Biz selected Manhattan SCALE for its comprehensive warehouse optimization capabilities. The solution was chosen for its flexibility, scalability, and ability to improve the flow of goods, order accuracy, inventory control, and visibility. Manhattan SCALE, built on the Microsoft .NET platform and utilizing Microsoft Windows Server and SQL Server, enabled Fashion Biz to transition to a paperless system, enhancing their supply chain operations. The implementation included upgrading the Melbourne facility to the latest version of Manhattan SCALE and deploying the solution at a new, purpose-built Sydney distribution center.

Impact #1	Fashion Biz achieved significant improvements in stock accuracy and inventory control, resolving critical warehouse management issues.
Impact #2	The company enhanced its picking and packing processes, leading to more efficient space utilization and quicker order fulfillment.
Impact #3	Manhattan SCALE provided better workflow and labor management, allowing Fashion Biz to allocate staff more effectively and reduce operational costs.

Impact #1

Fashion Biz achieved significant improvements in stock accuracy and inventory control, resolving critical warehouse management issues.

Impact #2

The company enhanced its picking and packing processes, leading to more efficient space utilization and quicker order fulfillment.

Impact #3

Manhattan SCALE provided better workflow and labor management, allowing Fashion Biz to allocate staff more effectively and reduce operational costs.

Benefit #1	Fashion Biz processed over 1,000 orders per day at its Melbourne facility, representing a 60% increase in daily output.
Benefit #2	The company achieved record daily output at the Melbourne warehouse since implementing Manhattan SCALE.

Benefit #1

Fashion Biz processed over 1,000 orders per day at its Melbourne facility, representing a 60% increase in daily output.

Benefit #2

The company achieved record daily output at the Melbourne warehouse since implementing Manhattan SCALE.

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FASHION BIZ SELECTS MANHATTAN To Optimise Warehouse Procedures and Improve Efficiency

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