Optimising Logistics with WMS. The Case Study of Jcoplastic S.p.A.

This thesis is based on my internship experience at Sanmarco Informatica S.p.A., an Italian company which develops software and provides consulting services. The project consisted of analysing and supporting the initial implementation phase of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) at Jcoplastic S.p.A.’s Battipaglia plant, a multinational enterprise focused on the production and supply of bins and containers for waste sorting. The client company had been facing difficulties in managing its inventory and operational processes without a dedicated system that could properly support their unique way of managing and storing products. Therefore, they decided to assess the implementation of the WMS to optimise logistics operations and improve the workflow within the warehouse. The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate the entire logistics process of Jcoplastic S.p.A. to adapt the functionalities of the WMS to the specific needs of the organisation. Furthermore, the optimised implementation approach is highlighted, considering the real-time feedback gathered during the training period provided by Sanmarco Informatica S.p.A. The study also compares the theoretical principles outlined in literature with the practical aspects evaluated in this case study. This comparison helps clarify potential benefits coming from the digital transformation which supports operations performed in a manufacturing company, allowing valuable insights for similar software implementations in the sector.