We covered the first three myths in Part 1 of the Seven Myths of LMS (or WLM). Here are the remaining four to dispel:
- JDA WLM only works with JDA WMS. False, false, false. We’ve implemented JDA WLM with a number of warehouse management systems (WMS). The system is built to easily integrate to a number of WMS products. As a Reseller of JDA WLM and WMS, Open Sky helps customers get JDA WLM installed, configured and integrated to whatever WMS a customer is currently using.
- JDA WLM doesn’t require any maintenance. Not true. There is some maintenance necessary for any productivity management system, such as JDA WLM or other LMS. For example, some maintenance may need to be done if changes are made to your WMS or to your processes. There are a number of reports and dashboards in JDA WLM that can make this maintenance easy to track and perform. Companies like Open Sky Group can help identify issues with maintenance and keep your labor management running, or get you back on track if something has happened.
- Labor Management will fix everything in my operation. Labor management is first and foremost a reporting tool and there is still a utilization component associated with it. Companies like Open Sky Group can help determine how this product is utilized in your operations and show you how reporting can be used more effectively to increase productivity.
- Labor Management won’t work in an operation my size. From operations measuring six employees to 600 employees and building sizes from 100,000 square feet to two million square feet, JDA WLM can help improve performance and productivity of your workforce, as well as allow you to accept more business with your current workforce.
Don’t let myths and misconceptions like these stall your labor management selection or software implementation. If you lack the in-house expertise or skills, find a partner that has experience in both operations and your chosen software who can help you get the most from your JDA WLM or other LMS investment.
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