All Foundries

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Commodity Management & Trading

Transforming trading ecosystems through data-driven insights and secure, agile platforms that empower global commerce.

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Customer & Marketing Strategy

Reimagining customer engagement with personalized, connected experiences that build trust and long-term value.

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Digital Engineering

Turning ideas into scalable digital solutions—accelerating transformation through design, technology, and engineering excellence.

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Station Studio

Redefining mobility hubs with digital innovation to create smarter, sustainable experiences for people and businesses on the move.

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Supply Chain & Industry 5.0

Building resilient, intelligent supply networks that anticipate change and deliver efficiency with purpose.

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Sustainability

Driving responsible innovation to help organizations achieve net-zero goals and create a positive impact for future generations.

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Physical AI

Physical AI gives machines, robots and physical operations the ability to perceive their environment, decide what matters and act in real time. Factories, plants, stores and infrastructure become systems able to sense conditions, learn from them and improve on their own, closing the gap between the physical and the digital world.

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Next-Gen Infrastructure

From networks as infrastructure to connected platforms that enable critical, autonomous and intelligent operations.

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43% more invoices per person in an automated Procure-to-Pay cycle

Purchasing teams spent hours on each invoice, and the cycle had gaps in control. NTT DATA reviewed operations, tools and the organizational model, then built a roadmap with four automation scenarios. Each person in the process now handles 43% more invoices, and the process runs with 34% fewer full-time employees.

43% more invoices per person in an automated Procure-to-Pay cycle

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43 initiatives and an estimated 570 million pesos for a department store’s financial services

For a Mexican department store retailer, financial services were a side offering with room to grow. NTT DATA analyzed products, processes, operations and systems and designed a digital transformation plan with 43 initiatives. The plan carries an estimated impact of about 570 million Mexican pesos on EBITDA.

43 initiatives and an estimated 570 million pesos for a department store’s financial services

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Talks that transform warehouse operations

Intelligent Warehouse Management

Exploring how intelligent warehouse operations help organizations improve agility, inventory visibility, operational resilience and service performance in an increasingly dynamic supply chain.

THE INDUSTRY CHALLENGE

Warehouses have evolved far beyond their traditional role as storage facilities. Today, they are critical operational hubs where inventory, people, automation and information must work together to meet increasingly demanding business expectations.

Driven by omnichannel commerce, supply chain volatility and rising customer expectations, organizations need warehouse operations that are agile, connected and capable of adapting in real time.

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Limited Inventory Visibility

Fragmented inventory data makes it difficult to maintain accurate stock information and respond quickly to operational needs.

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Operational Complexity

Growing SKU volumes, channels and fulfillment models make warehouse operations harder to coordinate efficiently.

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Labor Shortages & Productivity

Workforce constraints increase the need to optimize task allocation, reduce repetitive work and improve employee productivity.

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Rising Fulfillment Expectations

Shorter delivery windows and higher service expectations put increasing pressure on warehouse speed, accuracy and flexibility.

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WHY INTELLIGENT WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT?

Modern warehouse operations require more than inventory control. They require intelligent coordination of inventory, resources, workflows and fulfillment activities across the entire distribution network.

By connecting warehouse processes, operational data and decision-making capabilities, organizations can improve execution, increase resilience and create more responsive supply chain operations.

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KEY BENEFITS

End-to-End Warehouse Visibility

Gain real-time visibility across inventory, operations and warehouse activities to improve operational control and enable proactive decision-making.

Inventory Accuracy & Availability

Maintain accurate inventory information across all warehouse locations, reducing errors while improving product availability and customer service.

Operational Efficiency

Optimize warehouse workflows, resource allocation and task execution to increase productivity while reducing operational costs.

Workforce Productivity

Improve workforce utilization through intelligent task management, balanced workloads and more efficient warehouse operations.

WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT EVOLUTION

Warehouse Execution

The first generation of warehouse management focused on replacing manual inventory processes with digital control over receiving, storage, picking and shipping activities. The objective was to improve operational consistency and inventory accuracy.

Connected Warehouse

As supply chains became increasingly integrated, warehouse operations evolved into connected ecosystems where inventory, transportation, ERP platforms and automation systems shared information in real time. This enabled greater visibility, coordination and operational efficiency.

Intelligent Warehouse

Modern warehouse operations leverage operational data, predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to improve inventory management, optimize workflows and support faster, data-driven decisions. Organizations can anticipate demand fluctuations, reduce bottlenecks and continuously improve warehouse performance.

Adaptive & Autonomous Warehouse

The next evolution combines intelligent automation, robotics, AI and autonomous decision-making to create warehouses capable of continuously learning, adapting and optimizing operations. Human expertise remains essential while intelligent technologies enhance productivity, flexibility and resilience.

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HOW NTT DATA HELPS

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Warehouse Strategy & Assessment

We help organizations define their warehouse strategy, assess operational maturity and design transformation roadmaps aligned with business priorities and future growth.

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Warehouse Modernization

We support organizations in modernizing warehouse operations by improving processes, increasing operational visibility and enabling more agile and scalable fulfillment capabilities.

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Integration & Connected Operations

We connect warehouse operations with ERP, transportation, manufacturing and supply chain ecosystems, creating seamless information flows and end-to-end operational visibility.

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IMPACT ACROSS THE WAREHOUSE ECOSYSTEM

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Suppliers

Improve inbound coordination and inventory availability through greater collaboration and visibility.

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Warehouse Operations

Increase operational efficiency, improve inventory control and optimize warehouse execution.

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Distribution Centers

Synchronize inventory movements and fulfillment activities to improve throughput and reduce operational bottlenecks.

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Logistics Operations

Coordinate warehouse and transportation processes to create smoother, more connected supply chain operations.

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Customers

Deliver faster, more accurate and more reliable order fulfillment while improving the overall customer experience.

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Sustainability

Reduce waste, optimize resource utilization and improve energy efficiency while supporting ESG objectives.

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Intelligent Warehouse Management

Intelligent Warehouse Management

Intelligent warehouse management connects people, processes, automation and data to create more agile, efficient and resilient operations.

By combining operational excellence with real-time visibility, analytics and intelligent technologies, organizations can continuously improve warehouse performance while adapting to changing business and customer needs.

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