Released on: August 27, 2008, 4:44 pm

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: QC Software Suggests Tax Incentives Make WCS Most Beneficial Now



Press Release Body: 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.
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.

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.
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, Inc.
www.qcsoftware.com
Jerry List
JerryList@qcsoftware.com
(513) 469-1424


Web Site: http://www.qcsoftware.com

Contact Details: QC Software
11800 Conrey Rd.
Suite 150
Cincinnati, OH 45249
513-469-1424