Based on recent industry surveys and trends, 83% of businesses utilize a cloud based programs as part of their business operations. Cloud based solutions are now and integral component of the overall IT architecture of organizations based in North America.
The highlighted and key advantages of the cloud in regard to warehouse management software are reduced costs and easier to integrate within a company’s IT infrastructure.
An industry survey of businesses noted the following top factors for migrating to a cloud based solution:
- Need to reduce costs
- Proven to be a more effective solution
- Ability to reduce capital expenditures
- IT systems can be upgraded and modernized faster and the implementation process is more simplified
Utilizing a cloud based WMS similar to CoreWarehouse software will in the majority of situations result in lower monthly operating expenses and will not necessitate a major investment to get the warehouse system up and running. There is no need to set aside budget dollars for hardware, maintenance recovery and upgrades. All of these fees are part of the monthly software fee. Costs are also significantly lessened because of the reduced time that it takes to implement a cloud based system vs a traditional WMS system, staffing savings, and a state of the art back-up and recovery system.
One of the most important reasons to consider a cloud based system is that with the inherent efficiencies of the software you will have an opportunity to provide faster and more effective customer support
CoreWarehouse (www.core-warehouse.com) WMS software is offered by Core eBusiness Solutions. Our 3PL cloud based software is used by 3PL’s, standalone warehouses, cold storage, food storage and fulfillment centers across North America including Canada and Mexico.