HardwareQC Software Sees Spike in WCS Business Due to State Tax Incentives
QC Software Sees Spike in WCS Business Due to State Tax Incentives
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, November 08, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Warehouse control systems must address numerous challenges from multiple angles and perspectives, but if these are met they can produce benefits including a greater return on assets, increased operational capacity, reduced labor costs, increased inventory turns, an increase in picking and shipping accuracy, shorter process cycle times and improved customer satisfaction. The WCS solutions provided by QC Software enables companies to streamline their warehouse operations with the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry ensuring increased corporate profitability.
There are state-by-state tax incentive to purchase machinery and equipment. No new machinery and equipment purchases have to be filed on property reports/pay property tax. The State of Washington notes that these tax incentives are, "Available To: Manufacturers and processors for hire performing manufacturing and R&D. Testing operation for a manufacturer and processor for hire; Qualifying Activity: Purchase of qualifying machinery and equipment used directly for manufacturing, research and development, or testing operations."
This tax incentive is a reason to make the move to optimizing a warehouse now, a year when revenue is squeezed and costs are high. When these factors are combined with sustainability and conservation, then it provides double the advantage. According to QC Software"s vice-president, Jerry List, "Since there is a tax incentive now is a good time to prepare for a future where conservation and efficiency are keys to survival."
A checklist of WCS areas of expertise must include:
Operations audits
Supply chain strategy development and master planning
Process analysis and optimization
Location modeling, transportation, logistics, and distribution network analysis
Inventory analysis and control
Vendor/supplier collaboration
Material handling equipment (MHE) requirements
Analysis, specification development, and bid administration
Warehouse management system (WMS) requirements
Project management, systems integration, and implementation
WCS vendors must develop a strategic partnership with a manufacturing and distribution firm in which there is a clear understanding of the organization"s unique shipping needs, and actively assist in reaching and measuring cost reduction goals and service needs.
Some of the states" tax incentive sites include:
a. Washington: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.08.02565
b. Ohio: http://www.odod.state.oh.us/edd/itc/
c. Connecticut: http://www.ct.gov/ecd/lib/ecd/taxslipsheetjan2008.pdf
d. Kansas: http://www.e-treasury.us/property/businesstax.html
QC Software (www.qcsoftware.com) is the leading provider of Tier 1 warehouse control systems to the warehousing and distribution industries. Since 1996, QC Software, utilizing state of the art technology combined with extensive research, development, and rigorous testing, has developed the QC Enterprise suite of products. Designed to be modular in nature, easily configurable, and platform independent, this highly scalable solution satisfies the needs of any size warehouse.
QC Software, Inc.
www.qcsoftware.com
Jerry List
JerryList@qcsoftware.com
(513) 469-1424