Warehouse Management System (WMS)

What is a Warehouse Management System (WMS)?

A warehouse management system, or WMS, is a software application designed to support and optimize warehouse functionality and distribution center management. A warehouse management system controls the end-to-end warehouse processes that track inventory from the time it enters to its eventual distribution.

What does a warehouse management system include?

A warehouse management system refers to both the processes necessary to run a warehouse as well as the software utilized to manage those processes. Processes included in a warehouse management system include inventory planning, auditing and product selection. Warehouse management software automates manual processes and reduces labor costs, improves responsiveness and accuracy, decreases shipping and picking errors and improves customer service.

What are some best practices for an efficient warehouse management system?

Maintaining a warehouse management system is necessary for a successful distribution business. Some strategies include:

  • Understanding company inventory
  • Re-evaluating the warehouse and its processes
  • Adding barcodes
  • Implementing a management system
Leah CostelloNovember 2, 2018