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	Legend Valve Makes the Most of Warehouse Management - without a Full WMS

Legend Valve Makes the Most of Warehouse Management - without a Full WMS

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Construction & Infrastructure Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility Warehouse Automation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Legend Valve & Fitting, Inc. was looking to enhance their warehouse efficiency without the complexity and resource drain of a full Warehouse Management System (WMS). They needed a solution that could automate cartonization, replenishments, and broken-case picking while eliminating paper-based processes that were affecting their efficiency and customer service. With an average of 300 orders and 77,000 units a day, the company required a flexible and functional system to meet the demands of their increased volume. Read More
About Customer	Legend Valve & Fitting, Inc. is a leading supplier of plumbing and hydronic systems supplies for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes over 9,000 products in the business-to-business marketplace. Known for providing 'everything you need behind the wall,' Legend Valve has been leveraging JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and RF-SMART for over a decade to streamline their supply chain execution. The company is committed to a service-based approach to their customers and aims to achieve high efficiency in their operations. Read More
Solution	Legend Valve implemented RF-SMART’s WM Lite Module, which includes WMS-like features such as direct putaways and replenishments. This modular solution allowed them to pick and choose functionalities based on their resources, providing the flexibility needed to meet their operational demands. The WM Lite Module enabled Legend Valve to automate cartonization, replenishments, and broken-case picking, thereby eliminating paper-based processes. The integration of WM Lite with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ensured seamless data flow, enhancing the overall efficiency of their warehouse operations. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Construction & Infrastructure

Consumer Goods

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Warehouse Automation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Legend Valve & Fitting, Inc. was looking to enhance their warehouse efficiency without the complexity and resource drain of a full Warehouse Management System (WMS). They needed a solution that could automate cartonization, replenishments, and broken-case picking while eliminating paper-based processes that were affecting their efficiency and customer service. With an average of 300 orders and 77,000 units a day, the company required a flexible and functional system to meet the demands of their increased volume.

About Customer

Legend Valve & Fitting, Inc. is a leading supplier of plumbing and hydronic systems supplies for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes over 9,000 products in the business-to-business marketplace. Known for providing 'everything you need behind the wall,' Legend Valve has been leveraging JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and RF-SMART for over a decade to streamline their supply chain execution. The company is committed to a service-based approach to their customers and aims to achieve high efficiency in their operations.

Solution

Legend Valve implemented RF-SMART’s WM Lite Module, which includes WMS-like features such as direct putaways and replenishments. This modular solution allowed them to pick and choose functionalities based on their resources, providing the flexibility needed to meet their operational demands. The WM Lite Module enabled Legend Valve to automate cartonization, replenishments, and broken-case picking, thereby eliminating paper-based processes. The integration of WM Lite with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ensured seamless data flow, enhancing the overall efficiency of their warehouse operations.

Impact #1	With the implementation of WM Lite, Legend Valve achieved a 40% increase in warehouse efficiency.
Impact #2	The company was able to offer same-day shipping, significantly improving their competitiveness in the eCommerce space.
Impact #3	The modular nature of WM Lite allowed for the elimination of paper-based processes, bringing speed, accuracy, and efficiency to the warehouse.

Impact #1

With the implementation of WM Lite, Legend Valve achieved a 40% increase in warehouse efficiency.

Impact #2

The company was able to offer same-day shipping, significantly improving their competitiveness in the eCommerce space.

Impact #3

The modular nature of WM Lite allowed for the elimination of paper-based processes, bringing speed, accuracy, and efficiency to the warehouse.

Benefit #1	Warehouse efficiency increased by 40%.
Benefit #2	Labor costs per line decreased by almost 10%.
Benefit #3	Nearly 80% of orders are shipped the same day.

Benefit #1

Warehouse efficiency increased by 40%.

Benefit #2

Labor costs per line decreased by almost 10%.

Benefit #3

Nearly 80% of orders are shipped the same day.

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Legend Valve Makes the Most of Warehouse Management - without a Full WMS

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