ICDS focuses on simplicity and customization in their warehouse management systems. Their systems are written specifically for a customer's needs and operational processes rather than unnecessary functions. They take a customized approach, programming a code and production skeleton that can then be tailored exactly to a customer's business model and facility. The systems are implemented in modular form so that pieces can be added side by side with existing systems, allowing customers to maintain operations while upgrading. ICDS aims to support customers' unlimited growth potential through adaptations to their evolving requirements.

1. Strategies and Values
SIMPLICITY
Simplicityisourcore value andclearestgoal,forbothour customersandourselves. AtICDS we focuson the necessary
needsandregularoperational processesof the customerand theirfacility. Systemsare writtenforoptimumlevelsof
productivitybasedestablishedproceduresandproductiongoals,andnotonpotential variablesandoutside
contingencies. The goal isto make the correct and plannedprocessesof the facilitytobe the fastestandmostefficient
ones. Thisplanallowsforsimple,fast,andleansystemsand assiststhe facilityinstandardizing,evaluatingand
measuringtheirstaff andproduction. The keyoperational structure iswrittenfirstandisthe core of any systemand
potential variablesare programmedandattachedasneeded.Thisensuresthatyoursystemsuitsyourneedsandisnot
sloweddownandcomplicatedbyunnecessaryfunctions.
CUSTOMIZATON
Almostall warehouse managementsystemswere originallywrittenforsome othertype of businessmodel andtype of
production. Thismakesthem non-specific, excessivelycomplex andforcesfacilitiestoaltertheiroperational structure
to fitthe parametersof the program. Thissituationalsomakesexisting systemsextremelydifficult,verycostly,andin
manycases impossible torevise atthe code level andcustomizetoa specificbusiness. At ICDSwe take the opposite
approach. Oursystemsare writtenspecificallytobe diversified.We programa code and productionskeletonthatcan
be completedwiththe particularsof your businessmodel andcustomizedtoexactlywhatyouneedinyourfacilityand
productionenvironment. Everythingfromthe core functionsandprocessestothe colorand shape of the buttonscan
be tailoredtoyour operation.
IMPLEMENTATON
ICDS systemsare all writtentobe implementedinmodulesandcanbe usedside-by-sidewithexistingsystems. This
simple yetessentialideaallowsyoutomaintainregularproductionlevelsandcontinue tomeetyourclients’needswhile
inthe processof upgradingyourWMS. There are fourcore modules: Receiving/Inbound,InventoryManagement,
Shipping/Outbound,andInventoryControl/Reporting. These modulescanbe implemented intoyourfacility inany
orderas a cooperative systemtoyourown,or as a test environmenttoallow forevaluationandmodification. The time
scale and progressof implementationis atthe discretionof the facilityandallowsyoutoproceedinamannerthat most
efficientlysuitsyourbusinessmodel.
POSSIBILITIES AND GROWTH
The worldof logistics,distributionandwarehousinghasa growth potential thatisunlimitedandthe potential of your
warehouse managementsystemmustnotlimityourgrowthpossibilitiesandgoals. ICDSsystemsare designedand
writtentospecificallytobe advancedandrevisedtomeetthe ever-changingneedsof yourbusiness. Mobile
technology,remote access,expandednetworks,andintelligentsecurityare buta few of the constantlychanging
parametersthatcan be writtenintooursystemstoincrease yourvisibilityandproductivity. Pairedwiththe abilityto
adapt yoursystem’sfunctionsas isrequired,the developmentof yourbusinesswill alwaysbe supportedandsustained
by yoursystem.

2. COSTS
In keepingwithourcore value of simplicityatall levels,ICDSmakesthe coststructure of your new warehouse
managementsystemasstraightforwardandtransparentaspossible. The systemitself isanegotiableone-timecost
basedon module implementation. There are noongoinglicence fees.There isnoannual maintenancefee. The cost
optionsforhardware,installationandbandwidthusage allow forcomplete flexibilityinyourbudget. Twenty-fourhour
techsupportis free forthe firstsix monthsafterimplementationof the final module andafterthatisonlychargedif a
technicianisrequiredtobe on-site. Post-livemodificationsandadditional programmingisnegotiatedonandcase by
case basisandis alsochargedas a one-timeexpense. There are no hiddenexpensesandperpetualfees. While the
code belongstous,the systembelongstoyou.
TIMELINES AND EXECUTION
The implementationof anewsystem,especiallyintoanalreadyworkingenvironment,isataskthat requiresclear
analysis,detailedplanning,constantevaluationandrealisticexecution. AtICDS ourteam has hada greatdeal of
experience inwarehouse operations, fromthe openingof new facilitiestothe integration andevolution of multiple
systemsinthe same warehouse. We understandthatyou cannotstop productionandimpede processeswhile changes
are beingmade. This iswhyour systemsare builtinmodulesanddesigned withadvantages. Theycanbe run side with
your existingsystemtoallowyoutocontinue regular productionlevelswhilesimultaneouslyevaluatingyournew
system. Modulescanbe engagedinanyorder,allowingyoutoupgrade the portionsof youroperationthatneed
improvementfirst.Thisoptionalsoallowsbusinessestolaythe groundworkfornon-systemrelatedoperationalchanges
that youmay wishto make as the newsystemcomesintofull production. Togethertheseoptionsprovide complete
flexibilitytoyourbusinessmodel,allowingyoutoproceedandimprove youroperationwithclearplanningand
attainable goals.
COMMUNICATION, EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS
The most famouslogistical quote isthe mosttruthful.“If youcan’tmeasure it,youcan’tmanage it.” AtICDS our systems
give youclearand simple visibilityintoeveryactionof the system,andbyextension,everyactionof yourwarehouse.
Reports,analysisand evaluationare essential requirementsof anywarehouse managementsystemandatICDS we
provide youwith all of these. Data collectionandreports,likeall partsof the system, can be customizedtothe needsof
your business,allowingyouease of accessand total transparencyto youroperational results,bothon-siteandremotely.
Live-updatingdashboarddisplaysallowanyone tosee,inreal time,whatishappeningthatverymoment inthe facility,
no matterwhere theyare. Department-specificcommunicationtoolsallowforimmediate feedback. System-generated
alertsletsupervisorsandmanagersdefine theirparametersforcommunication. WithICDSsystemsthe information
youneedto make informedandeffectiveoperational decisionsisalwaysatyourfingertipsandyouare neverout of
touch withyourfacility,evenwhenyoucan’tbe there.