Long-established Shoe Manufacturer Madras Reduces Replacement Costs by 30% by Introducing "Logizard ZERO"
Logizard ZERO, a cloud WMS, was adopted by shoe manufacturer Madras, reducing system replacement costs by over 30% and shortening logistics operation time by 20%.
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Logizard Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Shigenori Kanazawa, hereafter: Logizard), a leading company in cloud-based inventory management systems, announces that its cloud WMS (Warehouse Management System) 'Logizard ZERO' has been adopted by Madras Inc. (Nagoya, Aichi, President: Tatsushichi Iwata, hereafter: Madras). The implementation effects have been published on their website.
## Implementation Effects: Achieving Both Replacement Cost Reduction and Operation Time Shortening
Madras is a long-established shoe manufacturer that continues to pursue the tradition of Italian shoemaking, functionality that fits Japanese feet, and beautiful design. They handle manufacturing, wholesale, and retail, managing both BtoB and BtoC operations through their own in-house logistics.
Under these circumstances, the on-premise WMS they had operated for many years became a 'black box'. Combined with reaching the end of its maintenance period, the replacement cost was expected to reach 100 million yen, making the review of their systems a pressing issue.
Therefore, they introduced 'Logizard ZERO' and built a dedicated environment tailored to their massive number of SKUs and unique operations. They developed specialized functions to break down and record receipt data by SKU, and established a unique paperless picking operation linked to their sales management system.
As a result, they achieved a cost reduction of over 30% compared to the replacement cost of an on-premise WMS, and shortened the operation time required for receiving and shipping by 20% through process simplification. Furthermore, the standardization of work processes and the visualization of the logistics domain advanced, leading to the creation of a structure capable of swift management decisions.
Case Study Link: https://www.logizard-zero.com/cases/madras.html
Quoted from the case study:
'With the introduction of Logizard ZERO, operational efficiency on the logistics floor has definitively improved. The data processing speed increased, and the series of processes such as typing, closing, and transferring were simplified, reducing the overall time required for receiving and shipping by about 20%.
Regarding the pending cost issue, we were able to reduce the total cost related to system renewal by more than 30% compared to renewing the on-premise type. Additionally, achieving complete paperless operations through the use of handy terminals and making on-site operational performance visible as data were major changes.'
## Comment
Madras Inc.
Director and General Manager
Mr. Toshiomi Iwata
'If logistics stops, business cannot function. However, logistics is hard to see from physical stores, and it's an area where internal thinking tends to stall. If I hadn't been doing EC, I wouldn't have encountered Logizard. I want to make logistics, which can be both a drive and a bottleneck for corporate growth, easier to understand. Together with Logizard, I want to visualize and verbalize it, conveying how crucial a role it plays for the company. I personally want to become a "storyteller who spreads the goodness of Logizard". As Madras steps towards the next 100 years, we look forward to continuing our relationship with you not just as a system vendor, but as a "partner" to grow our business together.'
## Madras Inc.
## Implementation Effects: Achieving Both Replacement Cost Reduction and Operation Time Shortening
Madras is a long-established shoe manufacturer that continues to pursue the tradition of Italian shoemaking, functionality that fits Japanese feet, and beautiful design. They handle manufacturing, wholesale, and retail, managing both BtoB and BtoC operations through their own in-house logistics.
Under these circumstances, the on-premise WMS they had operated for many years became a 'black box'. Combined with reaching the end of its maintenance period, the replacement cost was expected to reach 100 million yen, making the review of their systems a pressing issue.
Therefore, they introduced 'Logizard ZERO' and built a dedicated environment tailored to their massive number of SKUs and unique operations. They developed specialized functions to break down and record receipt data by SKU, and established a unique paperless picking operation linked to their sales management system.
As a result, they achieved a cost reduction of over 30% compared to the replacement cost of an on-premise WMS, and shortened the operation time required for receiving and shipping by 20% through process simplification. Furthermore, the standardization of work processes and the visualization of the logistics domain advanced, leading to the creation of a structure capable of swift management decisions.
Case Study Link: https://www.logizard-zero.com/cases/madras.html
Quoted from the case study:
'With the introduction of Logizard ZERO, operational efficiency on the logistics floor has definitively improved. The data processing speed increased, and the series of processes such as typing, closing, and transferring were simplified, reducing the overall time required for receiving and shipping by about 20%.
Regarding the pending cost issue, we were able to reduce the total cost related to system renewal by more than 30% compared to renewing the on-premise type. Additionally, achieving complete paperless operations through the use of handy terminals and making on-site operational performance visible as data were major changes.'
## Comment
Madras Inc.
Director and General Manager
Mr. Toshiomi Iwata
'If logistics stops, business cannot function. However, logistics is hard to see from physical stores, and it's an area where internal thinking tends to stall. If I hadn't been doing EC, I wouldn't have encountered Logizard. I want to make logistics, which can be both a drive and a bottleneck for corporate growth, easier to understand. Together with Logizard, I want to visualize and verbalize it, conveying how crucial a role it plays for the company. I personally want to become a "storyteller who spreads the goodness of Logizard". As Madras steps towards the next 100 years, we look forward to continuing our relationship with you not just as a system vendor, but as a "partner" to grow our business together.'
## Madras Inc.