<b></b><p></p><p><b><b>A wave of technology-based systems for managing and running your business is crashing down on the housebuilding market. <i>HouseBuilder</i> looks at a variety of systems on offer </b></b><br><b>Many developers are looking to new technologies and software to smooth the path of future business. FWL Technologies&amp;’ Fulfillment400 software for example, is a warehouse management system from which housebuilders such as Bellway and Morrison are now benefiting, through its use by Buildbase and other suppliers. </b><br><b>The system covers everything from pre-advice to proof of delivery, as FWL director John Elliott explains. &amp;“Many supply chain problems are similar; for example, goods logged in manually with time wasted chasing paperwork and correcting errors, stock mislaid, pallets mixed up. The main problem, however, is space utilisation with staff walking around warehouses checking for empty spaces as pallets are received. Basically, it means inefficient use of resources, longer order cycles and outdated management information.</b><br><b>&amp;“Fulfillment400 means management decisions based on timely and accurate real-time information. There is complete traceability for management reporting and full audit trails for all warehouse activity. Productivity gains are primarily due to on-line access where the action is - in the warehouse.&amp;”</b><br><b>Another software package, DEMA - from Ramesys&amp;’ range of construction specific solutions …