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Warehouse Management System Software
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are computer software packages that keep track of inventory -- receiving, storing, cycle counting, ordering, and shipping. A WMS will direct both people and equipment for efficient operation of the warehouse. The WMS often uses RF terminals to confirm receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping. A WMS offers strong capabilities for inbound scheduling, trailer loading, efficient picking, and consolidation.

  • See Warehouse Management System (WMS) Feature Selection Guide.


    • WMS Benefits
    • 99.9% inventory accuracy.
    • 15-30% lower inventory levels.
    • 99.9% shipping accuracy.
    • 50-100% lower inventory search time.
    • 20-30% fewer labor hours.
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    Problem Solved
  • Inbound truck management
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  • Unplanned arrivals

  • Dock management
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  • Receiving and returns
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  • Over/under receipt
  • Inventory stranded on dock
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  • Putaway algorithms
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  • Like inventory stored together

  • Inventory stored in the correct environment
  • Avoids putaway deadheading
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  • Cross-docking
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  • Delays in turning new inventory
  • Unnecessary putaways
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  • Order picking
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  • Integration with host computer system

  • Worker productivity
  • Worker training challenges
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  • Truck route building
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  • Trailer staging
  • Avoids reloading/rearranging
  • Wasted trailer space
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  • Batch/wave picking
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  • Repeated retrievals of the same SKU
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  • Production/assembly management
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  • Replenishes assembly line
  • Retrieves kit list
  • Accounts for scrap
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  • Staging and consolidation
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  • Assures single customer per package

  • Combines items in a customer's order
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  • Shipping manifest
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  • Shipping document delays

  • EDI needed
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  • Labeling, loading, and shipping
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  • Truck loading delays

  • Will call
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  • Productivity statistics
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  • Daily measurable targets vs. actuals
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  • Dynamic space management
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  • Facility capacity
  • Storage density/accessibility
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  • Radio Frequency (RF) terminals
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  • Directs operations move by move
  • Efficient forklift operation
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  • WMS control of AS/RS or carousel
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  • Integration with automated storage/retrieval equipment
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  • Conveyor control
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  • Integration with conveyors
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  • SAP/Host accounting interface
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  • Avoids excess order/promise

  • Real-time inventory update
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  • EDI messaging
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  • ASN received from supplier
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  • Oracle manufacturing interface
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  • SQL
  • Crystal reports
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  • Internet and other networks
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  • Internet access
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  • Customization
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  • Extra software costs
  • Extra software development
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  • Installation
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  • Installation costs
  • Impacts of installation on business
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  • Integration
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  • Reduces integration difficulties
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    Standard Modules
    • Receiving tracking.
    • Directed putaway.
    • Order processing.
    • Order picking.
    • Consolidation.
    • Shipping.
    • Cycle counting.
    • Host API.
    • Lot tracking.
    • Reporting.
    • Online help.
    Add-On Modules
    • Wave picking.
    • Production management.
    • Labor productivity statistics.
    • Radio frequency (RF) management.
    • Inbound truck management.
    • Automated replenishment.
    • Automated equipment control.
    Specifications
    • Hardware/operating system:
      • UNIX
        • PC.
        • Sun.
        • HP.
        • IBM RS 6000.
        • DEC.
      • OS400
        • IBM AS 400.
      • Windows NT
        • PC.
    • Language
      • C.
      • C++.
    • Screen management:
      • Windows-compatible GUI for client PCs and Screen Aid for ASC II terminals.
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