Warehouse Management Systems

Warehouse Management System

Implementation of the latest technologies can significantly improve warehouse operations,

employee productivity, and customer satisfaction. By installing the right system and

realigning how your warehouse interacts with your employees, customers, and vendors, you

can streamline your warehouse operations while achieving a high return on investment

an ideal WMS solution will have EDI integration and be able to automatically transmit order information into an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.

If you’re one of the many businesses selling products over the Web, a WMS is essential.

An online business encounters higher transaction volumes and greater customer

expectations. Your material-handling needs also change when you ship directly

to consumers rather than to businesses. Instead of pallet or case shipments, most

online businesses fulfill many small unit shipments. As shipping times decrease, new

requirements such as cross-docking may be required. Without the right system, many

errors can occur. And with thin margins, shipping errors can be detrimental to your

business. You want a WMS solution that supports and integrates with your e-business

initiatives.

Automating your warehouse

If you’re finding that the lag time between warehouse activities and the entry into your

warehouse system or accounting database is slowing down your business, you may want

to consider automating those processes. A strong WMS solution integrated into your

ERP system will allow you to monitor the warehouse activities in real time, minimizing

entry errors, and measure the efficiency of your warehouse employees.

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It’s important to ask questions, especially if you’re finding that your warehouse is not as productive as it can be. Discuss order fulfillment, shipping/

receiving, inventory control, labor, and equipment challenges. Here are some questions to address:

1. How are inaccuracies negatively impacting...