Panache Lingerie is a privately owned manufacturer of lingerie and swimwear, specialising in the D plus market.
Warehouse Management Software, WMS, Warehousing Software, Warehouse Systems
A critical element within the wider supply chain, a warehouse management system (WMS) helps to manage the storage and distribution of goods within a warehouse or distribution centre (DC). The software stores and provides information on goods transactions such as receiving, putaway and picking and shipping, often based on real-time information related to bin utilisation. A WMS system also often incorporates the use of Auto Identification & Data Capture (AIDC) devices or systems – including barcode scanners, mobile computers, wireless LANs or Radio-frequency identification (RFID) – to help to optimise the efficient stocking and distribution of goods.
Seven Scent further invest with Marco's Warehouse Management System
Jul 21, 2010
Marco have completed the installation of a complementary warehouse management system for rebranded perfume specialists Seven Scent Ltd, formerly FCL.
Rolf reaps benefits as Lobnya Terminal goes live with iTracks
Jul 14, 2010
The implementation of a yard management system has been completed at Rolf Group's newly built Lobnya Terminal on the outskirts of Moscow, by finished vehicle software specialist Vehnet.
VAI's S2K Warehouse Management Software wins Network Products Guide Reader Trust Award for Best in Applications
Jul 08, 2010
VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.) has announced that Network Products Guide has named S2K Warehouse Management Software, a winner of the 2010 Best Products and Services Award.
Navarre adds 3PL services to distribution operation using HighJump WMS
Jun 30, 2010
HighJump Software has announced that Navarre Corporation is extending its service offering to include third-party logistics (3PL) services with the help of its HighJump solutions.
Maximuscle beefs up its warehouse operation
Jun 30, 2010
Sports nutrition company Maximuscle is automating its 30,000 square foot, 2,500 pallet, 250 SKU global warehousing operation using a system from DeltaWMS, supplier of interactive warehouse management solutions.
Swisslog awarded a major order by Schreiber Foods
Jun 28, 2010
Swisslog, the global supplier of integrated logistics solutions, has been awarded a major order by Schreiber Foods.
Halfords picks Dematic small parts solution
Jun 22, 2010
Halfords has awarded Dematic a prestigious contract to install a picking system that combines pick to light, pick to voice and a Dematic Multishuttle Consolidation Buffer.
Smarter system development: a systems engineering white paper from IBM
Jun 14, 2010
Trade studies help us ensure that a proposed solution best meets conflicting performance and cost requirements. But many of us dont know that you can analytically and objectively conduct your trade studies well before you engineer anything.
Large food retailer improves efficiency, storage density and store-friendly delivery with new order fulfilment system
Jun 14, 2010
Combined pallet and tote handling system built by Vanderlande Industries guarantees efficient, store-friendly delivery.
Warehouse Management System (WMS)
A warehouse is a commercial building used for the storage of goods and are usually cited in industrial areas. Warehouses are used by manufacturers, logistics companies, distributors, transport, freight forwarders, importers, exporters, wholesalers, etc. Warehouses usually have loading bays and docks and serve as a distribution centre for the loading and unloading of goods from trucks. Sometimes warehouses are designed for storage and despatch of goods directly from railways, airports or seaports.
A warehouse management system, or WMS, is a key part of the supply chain and primarily aims to control the movement and storage of materials within a warehouse and then organise and process all of the associated transactions such as shipping, receiving, put-away and picking. The systems also direct and optimise stock put-away based on real-time information about the status of bin utilisation. A WMS can be used by manufacturers in their own warehousing facilities or a logistics company (3Pl /4Pl) operating contracts for a number of clients and retailers.
Warehouses are an integral link in the modern supply chain, ensuring that the correct product is stored efficiently ,delivered in the right quantity, in good condition, at the required time, and at minimal cost. It performs an integral role in managing goods movement and information exchange between manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
A good Warehouse Management System (WMS) manages all types of warehouse operations efficiently and effectively. It also enhances inventory management by increasing accuracy, improving order fulfilment and reducing order cycle time. Receiving and shipping are streamlined as well to facilitate cross-docking and expedite back-ordered products.
A WMS can automate picking, packing and shipping and it will minimise the number of moves per order. The WMS can improve the accuracy of every order, reduce safety stock, manage tasks and improve processes. An efficient WMS can consolidate orders to reduce transportation and shipping costs. Data is collected within the warehouse environment by data-capture technology such as barcode scanners, mobile computers, wireless LANs and Radio-frequency identification (RFID). This information is then fed into a central WMS database to provide a real-time update on the overall inventory and specific SKU levels in the warehouse (stock keeping units). This information is then used to replenish the stock levels to ensure that there is sufficient flow of products. Once data has been collected, there is either a batch synchronization with, or a real-time wireless transmission to a central database. The database can then provide useful reports about the status of goods in the warehouse.
Bonded warehouses are specifically used as a secure holding or storage facility before duty is paid. Upon entry of goods into the warehouse, the importer and warehouse owner incur liability under a bond. Goods can be stored and held in a secure environment for a number of years before either being shipped on or released for distribution when the duty must then be paid.
