[Warehouse Management System Case Study] Automotive Parts and Maintenance Company Norauto

Improving supply chain performance

■Introduced System Warehouse Management System and Slotting Optimization Solution ■Challenges Norauto's expensive and inefficient proprietary warehouse system had become outdated. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Other production management systems

It is a warehouse management system that uses advanced technology that does not require software updates after implementation without versioning.

"Manhattan Active Warehouse Management" is a SaaS-based warehouse management system that has significantly expanded its global adoption record. It has consistently received high ratings in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for an extended period. 【Features】 <Versionless> After implementation, the operation of customized areas is guaranteed, and the system is automatically upgraded, allowing users to always utilize the latest version. <Microservices Architecture> By combining multiple independent functions, business logic is constructed, enabling zero downtime system upgrades and flexible integration with external systems via APIs. This allows for the rapid introduction of new business models. <Auto-Scaling> The system is equipped with the capability to automatically scale out and in system resource capacity according to the fluctuating transaction data volume during peak and off-peak business periods. <SaaS-based Operational Management> Infrastructure and application operational management is entrusted to Manhattan, allowing users to concentrate their management resources on developing extensions that drive and transform their business.

• Process Control System

By using a scientific approach, we present analysis results to ensure optimal picking and support rational decision-making.

Location is Everything Within the warehouse, the location of products directly impacts productivity, worker safety, and order accuracy. Fast-moving items should be placed in the most accessible locations for picking, heavy items should be stored in areas that minimize damage, and optimizing the overall storage capacity of the warehouse is also crucial. Challenges such as similar orders, an increase in the number of SKUs, unstable demand, and the need to respond to short lead-time orders require continuous optimization of warehouse space. In logistics operations that meet the requirements of omnichannel retailing, optimizing slotting has become essential for controlling costs and meeting customer expectations. The Best Approach to Optimization By recommending the best locations for each inventory item, employee labor efficiency improves, order processing cycles are shortened, and throughput can be maximized. Additionally, strategically grouping items for fulfillment and updating recommended layouts based on trends and demand for new products enhances customer service. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

• Process Control System

Supply chain technology that is scalable to match operational size and can be deployed in a short period of time.

Agile and highly adaptable warehouse management solutions that address the challenges of complex supply chain execution. Implementation locations are flexible, whether on-premises or in the cloud. You can access a refined set of tools and features at an affordable price, enabling you to achieve your goals. With quick deployment, user-friendly and proven solutions, you can enjoy an interface that is easy to use and supports touch operations. The environment is highly configurable, minimizing the effort required from internal IT resources and contributing to reduced TCO. Choose the best deployment option for your business. You can select from various deployment options, including public cloud, private cloud, managed/hosting services, or on-premises, tailored to your needs, performance, and budget. It is also possible to use the cloud environment hosted by Manhattan. With Manhattan Cloud, upgrades are performed annually, ensuring access to the latest features. The cloud upgrade service includes an option for automatic migration to the next version for your specific customizations.

• Process Control System

Providing a unified view that links customer, order, and inventory-related information.

By adopting a common integrated model within the company, customer, order, and inventory-related information is provided in a single view, allowing stores, customer service, and logistics centers to achieve business goals without the need to use individually independent and uncoordinated platforms or solutions. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

• Process Control System

Centralized Management View of Corporate Inventory Strategy

Manhattan Active Inventory provides a centralized integrated view to examine a company's inventory strategy from all angles. From annual financial planning to daily replenishment orders and regular corporate planning adjustments, Manhattan Active Inventory offers the tools necessary to maximize value and profit from a company's inventory investment strategy, supporting the company's Push Possible. Towards the Era of Omnichannel Inventory Optimization Improving service levels to increase sales while controlling safety stock. This idea has been the foundation of inventory optimization for decades. However, in the era of digital commerce and omnichannel fulfillment, the concept of inventory optimization has fundamentally changed. Inventory is now used in new and different ways in real-time, and most of the inventory management methodologies that have been widely adopted until today have become outdated. In this new realm, old methods no longer apply. Manhattan Active Inventory provides new perspectives and innovations to address today's omnichannel inventory challenges.

• Process Control System

Always flexible, always up-to-date.

Seamless Interconnection for Comprehensive Optimization Manhattan Active Supply Chain enables the innovation and optimization of complex distribution and transportation operations by providing practical visibility across the entire network. Dedicated features are available for various industries, including food distribution and retail, life sciences, apparel and footwear, high-tech electronics, third-party logistics, and more. Manhattan's Active Supply Chain enhances productivity within warehouses, optimizes equipment utilization, and improves employee engagement. It also possesses the responsiveness to adapt to fluctuations in demand. With logistics center technology that offers ease of use and flexibility similar to a smartphone app, employee work speed increases, and management efficiency for managers and administrators improves. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

• Process Control System

We aggregate all best practices for fulfillment and provide them through a cloud-native omnichannel platform.

We support companies in optimizing their extensive and complex operations, responding to changes in the market and demand, and innovating repeatedly, quickly, and as many times as needed. By using Manhattan's solutions, companies can always access the latest, seamlessly interconnected technologies. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

• Integrated operation management

The wooden lightweight mat "Hyper CLT Mat," utilizing CLT wood, is actually being used in public works in Okayama Prefecture. In civil engineering, preparing the ground at the site, such as for temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery work yards, and material storage areas, is an important point that supports construction. The 5×10 version of the Hyper CLT Mat weighs approximately 230 kg, making it relatively lightweight. It is easy to install, remove, and relocate, allowing for usage that aligns with the progress of the construction. Additionally, it has features that contribute to environmental considerations, such as reducing glare and metal noise, and fixing CO2, which are unique to wood. Furthermore, it is registered as a **Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism NETIS registered technology "TH-250021-A,"** making it a product that is easy to incorporate into the utilization of new technologies and creative ideas in public works. A new wooden lightweight mat combining wood, NETIS, civil engineering, and CLT. While accumulating achievements within Okayama Prefecture, it is expanding its application to public works nationwide.

We are accepting inquiries for demonstrations and on-site evaluations of the non-camera monitoring sensor "MotionCatch" for owners and management companies of senior housing, service-equipped senior housing, and rental apartments. 【We can assist with the following inquiries】 - I want to establish a system for checking the safety of single residents. - I want a mechanism to be alerted when there is "no movement for an extended period." - I don't want to install cameras, but I want to understand the situation in the living space. 【Features of MotionCatch】 - Detects human movement non-contact using millimeter-wave radar and AI. - No cameras used and no video recording. It respects the privacy of residents. - Simply install on walls or ceilings. No wiring work is required (USB power supply and Wi-Fi). - Notifications of detected information are sent to the management company's PC or smartphone. - The detection range of one unit is approximately 6m x 4m, making it suitable for monitoring on a "room-by-room" basis rather than the entire floor. We accept inquiries for retrofitting existing properties, confirming installation conditions, and trial implementations (PoC). *No video is recorded. This is a product to support monitoring and is not a medical device.

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Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can change the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.