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Discovery & Strategy
We immerse ourselves in your operations, mapping workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and defining the KPIs that matter most to build a strategic roadmap for transformation.
AI-Powered Supply Chain, Manufacturing & WMS Solutions
Stop firefighting and start innovating. We engineer resilient, AI-driven SCM, WMS, and MES systems that provide end-to-end visibility and turn your supply chain into a powerful competitive advantage.
Trusted by Global Leaders in Manufacturing, Logistics, and Retail
Is Your Supply Chain a Liability or Your Greatest Asset?
In today's volatile market, a disconnected supply chain is a critical business risk. Manual processes, siloed data, and a lack of real-time visibility lead to costly errors, stockouts, and unhappy customers. You're likely losing money and market share due to inefficiencies you can't even see. The alternative is a smart, connected, and automated operational backbone that anticipates disruptions, optimizes inventory, and delights customers. We build that backbone, transforming your supply chain from a reactive cost center into a proactive, data-driven engine for growth and resilience.
Why Partner with CIS for Your Supply Chain Transformation?
AI-Powered Predictive Insights
We go beyond simple tracking. Our solutions use AI and Machine Learning to forecast demand, predict maintenance needs, and identify potential disruptions before they impact your bottom line.
Deep Domain Expertise
With over 20 years of experience, we understand the unique challenges of manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing. We speak your language and build solutions for your specific operational realities.
Seamless Systems Integration
Our core strength is connecting disparate systems. We ensure your WMS, MES, ERP (like SAP, Oracle), and logistics platforms communicate flawlessly, creating a single source of truth.
Uncompromising Process Maturity
As a CMMI Level 5 and SOC 2 certified company, we deliver secure, reliable, and high-quality solutions. Our mature processes minimize risk and ensure predictable, successful outcomes for your project.
Custom-Fit, Not Off-the-Shelf
We don't force pre-built software. We analyze your unique workflows and build tailored solutions that enhance your competitive advantages, rather than making you conform to a rigid system.
ROI-Driven Implementation
Every project begins with defining clear, measurable business outcomes. We focus on delivering tangible value quickly, whether it's reducing carrying costs, improving order accuracy, or increasing throughput.
End-to-End Visibility
Gain a unified, real-time view of your entire operation, from raw material procurement to final-mile delivery. Make smarter, faster decisions based on accurate, up-to-the-minute data.
Dedicated Expert Teams
You get more than just developers. You get a dedicated POD of AI-enabled experts, including solution architects and project managers, who become a true extension of your team.
24/7 Global Support
Your operations don't stop, and neither do we. We provide ongoing maintenance and 24/7 support to ensure your critical systems are always running at peak performance.
Our Comprehensive Supply Chain & Manufacturing Solutions
We offer a full spectrum of services to digitize, automate, and optimize every link in your value chain. From strategic planning to custom system development and AI-powered analytics, we provide the end-to-end solutions you need to build a world-class operation.
Supply Chain Management (SCM) System Development
We design and build centralized SCM platforms that serve as the command center for your entire supply chain. Our solutions break down silos, providing a unified view for strategic planning, execution, and collaboration across all partners.
- Demand & Supply Planning: Utilize AI-driven forecasting to align inventory levels with market demand, reducing both stockouts and excess carrying costs.
- Procurement & Supplier Management: Automate purchase order management, streamline supplier onboarding, and monitor performance with collaborative portals.
- Inventory Optimization: Implement multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) strategies to position the right products in the right place at the right time.
Warehouse Management System (WMS) Solutions
Transform your warehouse from a cost center into a high-efficiency fulfillment hub. We develop and integrate custom WMS solutions that optimize every process from receiving to shipping, powered by intelligent automation.
- Optimized Inventory & Storage: Implement rule-based put-away logic and cycle counting to maximize space utilization and ensure 99.9%+ inventory accuracy.
- Intelligent Order Fulfillment: Use AI to direct picking paths (wave, batch, zone) and integrate with robotics (AGVs/AMRs) to dramatically increase order throughput.
- Labor Management & Productivity: Track and manage workforce performance with real-time dashboards, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet demand surges.
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Bridge the gap between your shop floor and your top floor. Our MES solutions provide real-time control and visibility over your entire manufacturing process, driving efficiency, quality, and compliance.
- Production Tracking & OEE: Monitor machine performance, track work-in-progress (WIP), and calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in real-time.
- Quality Management (QMS): Enforce quality checks, manage non-conformance, and maintain a complete digital record for traceability and audits.
- Digital Work Instructions & IIoT: Deliver dynamic instructions to operators and connect machinery via the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to automate data collection.
Logistics & Transportation Management (TMS)
Optimize every mile and every shipment. We build and integrate Transportation Management Systems that reduce freight costs, improve delivery times, and provide real-time tracking from origin to destination.
- Automated Load & Route Planning: Use AI algorithms to optimize routes, consolidate shipments, and select the most cost-effective carriers.
- Real-Time Visibility & Fleet Management: Integrate with GPS, ELDs, and IoT sensors to provide customers and internal teams with live shipment tracking and ETAs.
- Freight Audit & Payment Automation: Streamline the auditing of freight bills and automate payment processes to eliminate errors and capture savings.
AI, Analytics & Enterprise Integration
Unlock the true power of your operational data. We integrate your core systems and layer on advanced analytics and AI to provide actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
- ERP Integration (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics): Create a seamless data flow between your operational systems (WMS, MES) and your financial core (ERP) for complete business visibility.
- Supply Chain Digital Twin: Build a virtual model of your supply chain to simulate scenarios, test strategies, and optimize performance without real-world risk.
- Predictive Analytics & Control Tower: Develop a centralized dashboard (Control Tower) with predictive alerts for stockouts, delays, and quality issues, enabling proactive management.
Our Proven Path to Operational Excellence
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Solution Architecture & Design
Our architects design a robust, scalable, and secure system tailored to your specific needs, focusing on seamless integration with your existing technology stack.
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Agile Development & Implementation
Using an agile methodology, we build, test, and deploy your solution in iterative sprints, ensuring you see value quickly and can provide feedback throughout the process.
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Data Migration & System Integration
We handle the complex process of migrating data from legacy systems and ensuring all your applications—new and old—are perfectly synchronized.
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User Training & Go-Live
We ensure your team is fully equipped to leverage the new system through comprehensive training and provide dedicated support during the critical go-live phase.
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Ongoing Optimization & Support
Our partnership doesn't end at launch. We provide 24/7 support and continuously analyze performance data to identify new opportunities for optimization and improvement.
Technology Stack & Key Platforms
We are experts in a wide array of enterprise-grade platforms and modern technologies, ensuring we can build the best-fit solution for your specific environment.
Real-World Results: Our Success Stories
Challenge: Unsynchronized Production and Inventory Chaos
The client struggled with disconnected MES and inventory systems across their plants. This led to frequent parts shortages, emergency air freight costs, and an inability to accurately promise delivery dates to major automotive OEMs, putting key contracts at risk.
Key Challenges:
- No real-time view of WIP inventory.
- Excessive manual data entry leading to errors.
- High expediting costs to avoid line-down situations.
- Poor OEE and machine downtime visibility.
Our Solution:
We developed and implemented a unified MES platform integrated directly with their ERP and a custom WMS module. The solution leveraged IIoT sensors on production lines to automate data capture and provide real-time dashboards.
- Centralized MES connecting all plant floors.
- Real-time inventory tracking from receiving to finished goods.
- AI-powered alerts for potential material shortages.
- Live OEE dashboards for plant managers.
22%
Increase in OEE
40%
Reduction in Expediting Costs
99.8%
Inventory Accuracy
Challenge: Inefficient Warehousing and Inability to Scale
The client's paper-based picking process was slow, error-prone, and couldn't keep up with the demands of their growing e-commerce customers. They lacked the system to offer value-added services and had poor visibility into labor productivity.
Key Challenges:
- High rate of mis-picks and shipping errors.
- Slow order fulfillment times during peak season.
- No accurate tracking of worker productivity.
- Inability to integrate with client e-commerce platforms.
Our Solution:
We implemented a custom, mobile-first WMS with barcode scanning and an intelligent order batching algorithm. The system was designed with a flexible API layer to easily integrate with client systems like Shopify and Magento.
- RF scanner-directed picking, packing, and shipping.
- AI-based wave picking to optimize picker travel paths.
- Real-time labor management dashboard.
- Pre-built connectors for major e-commerce platforms.
50%
Increase in Orders Shipped Per Hour
97%
Reduction in Picking Errors
30%
Improvement in Labor Efficiency
Challenge: Poor Forecasting, High Spoilage, and Retail Stockouts
Relying on historical data and spreadsheets, the client constantly struggled with the bullwhip effect. They either had too much perishable inventory leading to waste, or not enough, leading to stockouts and penalties from retailers.
Key Challenges:
- Inaccurate demand forecasting.
- High percentage of inventory lost to spoilage.
- Penalties from retailers for low service levels.
- Lack of collaboration with retail partners on promotions.
Our Solution:
We built a custom demand planning and SCM analytics platform that integrated Point-of-Sale (POS) data from key retail partners. The solution used machine learning models to generate more accurate, granular forecasts.
- ML-powered demand forecasting engine.
- Integration with retailer POS and inventory data feeds.
- Collaborative portal for planning promotions.
- Automated replenishment order suggestions.
35%
Improvement in Forecast Accuracy
60%
Reduction in Product Spoilage
15%
Increase in On-Shelf Availability
Serving a Diverse Range of Industries
Our solutions are adaptable and proven across numerous sectors that rely on efficient, resilient, and intelligent supply chain and manufacturing operations.
Automotive
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail & CPG
Industrial Manufacturing
3PL & Logistics
High-Tech & Electronics
What Our Clients Say
"The level of detail in the discovery phase was incredible. CIS took the time to understand our complex manufacturing process before writing a single line of code. The resulting MES feels like it was built by our own team."
"We had three legacy systems that didn't talk to each other. It was a nightmare. CIS's integration team seamlessly connected our WMS, ERP, and TMS. For the first time, we have a single, reliable source of data for our entire operation."
"The AI-powered demand forecasting module has been revolutionary. We've cut our inventory holding costs by over 20% while simultaneously improving our in-stock rates. It paid for itself within the first six months."
"Our warehouse efficiency was stagnant for years. The custom WMS CIS built for us introduced optimized picking paths and a labor management system that gave us the visibility to make impactful changes. Our throughput is up 40%."
"As a CMMI Level 5 certified company, CIS brought a level of process discipline that gave us immense confidence. The project was delivered on time, on budget, and with exceptional quality. A truly professional partner."
"The 2-week paid trial was a fantastic way to start. It allowed us to see the team's expertise firsthand and validate their approach before committing to the full project. It completely de-risked the decision for us."
Flexible Engagement Models to Fit Your Needs
Dedicated Expert PODs
Get a cross-functional team of AI-enabled experts—including solution architects, developers, and QAs—that functions as a seamless extension of your in-house team.
- Ideal for complex, long-term projects.
- Deep integration and knowledge transfer.
- Maximum flexibility and control.
Fixed-Price Projects
For projects with well-defined scopes and requirements, we offer a fixed-price model that guarantees your budget and deliverables, providing cost certainty from the start.
- Perfect for new system implementations or migrations.
- Clear milestones and payment schedules.
- Predictable outcomes and budget.
Time & Materials (T&M)
When project requirements are dynamic or evolving, a T&M model provides the agility to adapt. You pay for the time and resources utilized, ideal for R&D and optimization initiatives.
- Best for iterative development and support.
- Adapt to changing priorities.
- Complete transparency on resource allocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our core competency is enterprise integration. We use a combination of pre-built connectors, custom APIs, and middleware platforms to ensure seamless, real-time data exchange between your new solution and your existing ERP. Our process starts with a deep analysis of your ERP's data structure and APIs to design a robust and scalable integration architecture that guarantees data integrity.
Timelines vary based on complexity, but a typical custom WMS implementation follows a phased approach. Phase 1, focusing on core functionalities like receiving, inventory management, and outbound processing, can often go live in 4-6 months. More complex features like advanced analytics, labor management, or robotics integration are rolled out in subsequent phases. We prioritize delivering core value as quickly as possible.
We understand that business continuity is critical. Our implementation strategy is designed to minimize disruption. We use a parallel run approach, where the new system is run alongside your existing processes in a controlled environment. Go-live is meticulously planned, often scheduled during off-peak hours or weekends, with a dedicated hyper-care support team on-site to ensure a smooth transition.
Absolutely. Our solutions are built on scalable, cloud-native architectures designed for global deployment. We build systems that support multiple languages, currencies, and regional business rules, providing a centralized view and control over your entire international supply chain and manufacturing footprint.
Security is paramount. As a SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified company, we adhere to the strictest security protocols. This includes data encryption at rest and in transit, role-based access control (RBAC), regular security audits, and secure coding practices (DevSecOps). We build security into the foundation of the solution, not as an afterthought.
While ROI varies, our clients typically see significant returns in key areas. Common outcomes include a 15-30% reduction in inventory carrying costs, a 5-10% reduction in freight spend, a 20-50% increase in labor productivity, and a 90%+ reduction in shipping errors. We work with you at the beginning of the project to build a detailed business case and define the specific KPIs we will use to measure success and calculate ROI.
Ready to Build a Smarter, More Resilient Supply Chain?
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