September 6, 2019
The term Digital Transformation has been around for several years. But only in the last couple of years has digital transformation become less of a buzz word and more of a game-changer. What is digital transformation? And how does digital transformation for 3PL warehouses apply? How did the idea of Digital Transformation get started? The concept started over 30 years ago with organizations “computerizing” processes. Then as computing power increased and costs dropped, companies began connecting their internal systems and trading partners to leverage data on their own activities. Once […]
June 3, 2019
Now that it’s summertime, we can all relax by the pool and eat ice cream, right? For those who worked hard this spring, it’s a great reprieve. But for those of you hungry for a share of the eCommerce wave during the holiday season, this is the time to start organizing and managing expectations on key projects. Set high but realistic goals A common problem in many businesses is trying to take on more projects than can reasonably be handled at one time, or quicker than can realistically done. Quite […]
April 3, 2019
For most companies, the goal of implementing new software is to become better, faster, and more capable of handling growing business demands. In the last blog post, we looked at the five W’s that help to set expectations for a successful software implementation. We will now delve into HOW to successfully implement, and identify several key success factors for every project. Functional Requirements – When you’re in the market for new software, you will likely have at least a few main goals to accomplish. You will discuss these goals with […]
April 2, 2019
As an avid traveler with a fascination with airplanes, I have found this Boeing 737 Max 8 saga to be incredibly intriguing. For those who are unaware, last year Lion Air had a flight crash within 15 minutes of takeoff. Black Box data showed the plane nose rising and falling as pilots were fighting to climb. What we have since discovered, the pilots were actually fighting against the airplane. 4 months later, Ethiopian Airlines had a flight that also crashed while flying a relatively new 737 Max 8. The whole […]
March 7, 2019
Here at Camelot, we strive to create a unique and exceptional user experience. Starting with the buyer’s journey, our Sales and Marketing team documents technical requirements, timelines and budget to deliver a comprehensive solution to address the current and future needs of the 3PL. By providing fact-based evidence and references, our existing clients share their stories about how a Camelot WMS improved their operations. After the transition from the Sales Team to the Implementation Team, our Implementation Project Plans prepare our customers for success. We’ve compiled thousands of pages of […]
February 28, 2019
With every project I manage, I am asked: “When can we go live with this project?” It is an obvious question, but can only be answered (responsibly!) after gathering some critical information. I remember learning the 5 W’s at an early age, but when faced with complex projects in the world of 3PL, my recipe for success starts with these fundamental questions: Who is sponsoring the project? Who will comprise the project team? Who are the customers that will be impacted? These are the individuals that will ultimately benefit and […]