Piscataway, NJ - QSSI, a technology leader in providing Distribution, Fulfillment, Warehousing Automation and Supply Chain Software, announced the release of PowerHouse version 7.0 today. Version 7 builds upon a foundation of an already comprehensive and easy-to-use warehouse management system to provide even more exceptional functionality.

"PowerHouse already packages a phenomenal amount of functionality into one piece of software," says QSSI president Ed Troianello, "but we are always looking for ways to squeeze that extra ounce of value into our software. Version 7 adds considerable depth to existing features while still continuing to provide everything that previous versions had; rules-based, as opposed to programmatical configurations, adaptability to any warehousing environment, and above all solid usability."

PowerHouse WMS version 7 introduces production line control, new options for picking and shipping, and special features for sites that ship to consolidators.

The Production Module handles everything from the initial Bill of Materials through reconcilling the raw materials used during the production run. The system calculates the quantities of raw materials needed to produce the finished product on the production order or request and directs workers to move the products to the production areas. As finished products are received off of the end of the production line, the raw material inventory is decreased according to the quantity received and the amounts needed to make each piece. Raw materials can also be shared among different production lines. After the run is complete, the quantities being returned to stock checked against the calculated values and adjustments can be made for waste during line switchovers and other situations.

Sites that ship to consolidators instead of directly to the customer will find new features that will create the appropriate shipping loads, customizable to the format that their consolidators want to accept the shipments, and all of the necessary shipping documents for both the consolidator and the final ship-to.

Version 7 also expands upon many existing features of the system, including kitting, 3PL billing, item control, RF functionality, reporting, receiving and picking/shipping. Communications with the warehouse or shop floor are also improved with the ability to hold 2-way text discussions between administrators and RF users.

New features such as being able to clone a new item, location, receipt or order from and existing one simplify administration of the system. New reporting topics have been added that will assist any administrator in their duties and Third Party Logistics sites will benefit from the Billing Module with a wider range of charging options and more robust reports on client space usage and transaction tracking. Additional ‘lottable’ fields allow more information to be stored about products and provide an additional means of controlling and tracking the use of those products.

QSSI is a well-established software development corporation specializing in the design and implementation of warehouse automation and inventory control systems. PowerHouse WMS is QSSI's high powered, flexible, object oriented, web-centric warehouse management system that brings real-time computerized management to the warehouse floor. Quality Software Systems, Inc. is headquartered at 200 Centennial Avenue, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854. Phone is 732-885-1919; Fax is 732-885-1872. Web site is www.qssi-wms.com.