Released on: October 10, 2008, 3:50 am

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: QC Software Sees Spike in WCS Business Due to State Tax
Incentives



Press Release Body: 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


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

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