Vostochnaya Technika company, the official Caterpillar dealer, has finished the implementation of WMS-system for warehouse processes automation. The project was implemented by Odyssey specialists on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations platform.
Before the implementation of the WMS each warehouse of Vostochnaya Technika had a separate accounting system based on Microsoft Dynamics AX, which impeded the processes of centralized management of warehouse activities and data exchange between the information systems of the company. The management of Vostochnaya Technika set the contractor the task of implementing a comprehensive solution to automate the warehouse with the possibility of subsequent scaling to all divisions of the company.
Vostochnaya Technika is a company that strives for constant development: it does not stand still and implements various solutions to improve internal processes. One of the key tasks in this area is the continuous optimization of warehouse processes. The objectives of the project include:
increasing the accuracy of planning of warehouse operations;
reducing the impact of human factor on the end-to-end business processes;
creating a tool for motivation management;
providing an opportunity for detailed analysis of operational data;
forming an information base for management decision making;
reducing the time for standardized operations.
To fulfill its objectives, the company Vostochnaya technika needed a reliable partner with a proven experience of similar projects and a high level of technical competence. Odyssey with its specialists proposed the optimal logics of implementation and development of the WMS solution. The IT consultants were also able to demonstrate their experience in similar tasks. For the past 20 years Odyssey has been successfully implementing logistics solutions on the Russian market and builds WMS solutions of any complexity.
At the first stage of the project Odyssey traveled to the customer's site in Irkutsk where Odyssey consultants examined the current state of business processes and determined technical requirements to the future system. Based on the results of the analysis a design solution was formed and a list of necessary modifications to the system was approved. After the final approval of the WMS target architecture, development and construction of the functionality of the future solution began.
In the middle of the project the Odyssey team encountered COVID-19 related constraints that made it impossible for them to stay at the customer's site. Under the prevailing conditions, all project processes were transferred to remote mode as quickly as possible. Thanks to the use of modern digital tools for the organization of remote work, as well as the professionalism of the staff on both sides, the pace of implementation was maintained and project timelines were met.
Odyssey flexible project management methodology formed by many years of experience allowed us to achieve the goals of the project despite the current unordinary situation with quarantine restrictions. We performed all the preparatory work remotely, and the actual launch of the system at the warehouse in Irkutsk was carried out after the relaxation of the restrictive measures
During the project it was necessary to ensure the stability of the integration solution and to quickly train the warehouse personnel in the features of working in the new information system. The flexibility of the platform Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations contributed to the solution of these tasks in full. High adaptivity and great functionality of the platform allowed us to quickly develop the necessary integration with the ERP system, as well as quickly configure the warehouse equipment. As a result, the project was successfully completed
The result of the project was the successful implementation of a centralized WMS that meets all of the customer's business requirements. Odyssey consultants built a reference solution for warehouse management that was approved for replication at all warehouse divisions of Eastern Technics. At the moment, the solution has been put into operation at the warehouse in Irkutsk.
Odyssey's team of experts organized the project management in compliance with all our conditions, despite the strict quarantine measures that hampered the process. The system is up and running, and all of the intended processes are running smoothly. We are satisfied with the current results, and we plan to automate the entire network of warehouses
The warehouse process management system based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations has increased the efficiency of the Irkutsk warehouse. The Vostochnaya Technika specialists got the opportunity to optimize the use of storage space, monitor the work of personnel, and reduce the time to perform routine operations without the need to expand the staff.
Partnership with Vostochnaya Technika is a great luck for Odyssey because our teamwork always results in solutions that can provide indisputable value to the client's business and set a new standard for the industry. We are grateful to our colleagues for their confidence in us and for choosing us as a partner for the project based on Odyssey WMS industry solution. I am confident that our fruitful partnership will continue on a number of initiatives that will create new sources of efficiency and further strengthen the leading position of Vostochnaya Technika
Next stage in the development of WMS Vostochnaya Technika will be the adaptation of the solution in warehouses in other Siberian regions.
