Success Story: 1800Flowers

BACKGROUND

OBJECTIVES

• Enhance Efficiency: Streamline task execution and labor monitoring in distribution centers.
• Simplified Training: Facilitate quicker onboarding for seasonal staff to lower training expenses and boost productivity.
• Seamless Integration:Ensure real-time synchronization with Oracle Cloud WMS for efficient warehouse operations.
• Enhance Decision-Making: Minimize manual data entry errors and improve labor and inventory tracking for more effective strategic decisions.
• Cold Room Optimization: Utilize a mobility tool to operate in sub-zero environments to manage perishable inventory efficiently.

Challenge 1

Batch Number Entry Issues

Challenge:

• Cycle counts necessitate careful tracking of batch numbers to ensure inventory accuracy and product freshness.
• Warehouse workers often manually entered batch numbers, resulting in errors and inefficiencies.
• Some items were missing barcodes, leading workers to estimate batch numbers and risking data accuracy.

Solution:

• Automated Batch Number Entry: FlexiPro pre-populates batch numbers using Oracle Cloud WMS data, eliminating manual input and reducing errors.
• Enhanced Validation: Drop-down selections substitute manual typing, guaranteeing accurate and efficient data entry.

Challenge 2

Cold Room Operational Challenges

Challenge:

• Freezer workers encountered difficulties operating RF guns because they were wearing gloves, multiple layers of clothing, and complicated interfaces.
• Too many keystrokes and complex navigation slowed down order processing and increased the risk of errors.

Solution:

• Transaction Automation: FlexiPro integrates with Oracle Cloud WMS in real time to automatically populate fields after scanning an item barcode, minimizing manual input.
• Intuitive UI: A streamlined interface enhances navigation and efficiency in cold environments.

Challenge 3

Transaction Oversight Bottlenecks

• Frequent errors and unwanted actions necessitated constant managerial approvals, which delayed transaction processing.
• Manual oversight hindered overall workflow and led to operational inefficiencies.

Solution:

• Automated Data Entry: FlexiPro guarantees accuracy by automating essential transaction processes, minimizing the necessity for manual approvals.
• Enhanced Workflow Efficiency: Streamlined processes enable managers to concentrate on strategic initiatives instead of routine oversight.

RESULTS

1. Saved 16 keystrokes per transaction: Reduced manual effort and enhanced efficiency in batch number entry and cycle counts.
2. Enhanced Cold Room Operations:Intuitive UI and automation facilitate quicker task completion, even while wearing gloves.
3. Streamlined Training & Onboarding:Simplified workflows enable seasonal hires to become productive more quickly.
4. Improved System Integration:Seamless connectivity with Oracle Cloud WMS enhances data consistency and operational visibility.
5. Enhanced Decision-Making Accuracy:Real-time data automation improves inventory management and workforce allocation.
6. Reduced Managerial Oversight:Automation decreases errors, lessening the need for continual approvals and oversight.

TESTIMONIAL