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The evolution of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is very similar to that of many other software solutions. Initially a system to control movement and storage of materials within a warehouse, the role of WMS is expanding to including light manufacturing, transportation management, order management, and complete accounting systems.
Do You Really Need WMS?
Not every warehouse needs a WMS. Certainly any warehouse could benefit from some of the functionality but is the benefit great enough to justify the initial and ongoing costs associated with WMS? Warehouse Management Systems are big, complex, data intensive, applications. They tend to require a lot of initial setup, a lot of system resources to run, and a lot of ongoing data management to continue to run. That’s right. You need to "manage" your warehouse "management" system. Often times, large operations will end up creating a new IS department with the sole responsibility of managing the WMS.
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Warehouse management systems will reduce inventory! |
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Warehouse management systems will reduce labor costs! |
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Warehouse management systems will increase storage capacity! |
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Warehouse management systems will increase customer service! |
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Warehouse management systems will increase inventory accuracy! |
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Accelerate the flow of merchandise through the supply chain, reducing lead times and freeing up working capital. |
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Real-time inventory management and best practices provide timely, accurate data, resulting in increased operating efficiencies and improved forecasting, planning, and allocation. |
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Built-in best practices, optimization algorithms, and workload monitoring enable increased labor productivity. |
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Configurable solution supports all facility types and merchandise flows, including cross-dock, flow-through, and pick-by-line. |
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Built-in best practices support all facets of grocery, soft-lines, hard-lines, and consumer direct operations. |
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Extend execution capabilities beyond the four walls to trading partners through support of Advanced Ship Notices (ASN), inbound planning, appointment scheduling, and yard management. |
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Standard integration to high-speed material handling and short equipment like unit, case, and garment sorters as well as pick/put-to-light equipment. |
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