When it comes to Supply Chain performance, it is usually said “What gets measured, gets done”. This is partly true as better metrics lead to better decisions and better outcomes, but not necessarily the optimal ones, though. The Distribution Center operations teams in the organizations have to be able to function in dynamic environments with several operational constraints and deadlines on a day to day basis. Subjecting the user to the pressure of measurement alone is not enough. The fact that the scale and complexity of these operational decisions have grown over time needs to be recognized and required support is to be extended.

The classic work lists in ERPs / Transaction Processing Systems are not adequate to completely evaluate the trade-offs involved within the aggressive time frames dictated by those operational situations and contingencies ever arising on a day to day basis. More sophisticated algorithms based decision support workable in a practical context is needed for today’s operational user in a Distribution Center. “ARTHA Ops™ Distribution” is an application designed and built to provide the operational decision support needed for achieving better top-line performance.