Manhattan Associates has announced that Foschini Group, one of South Africas leading fashion and lifestyle retail chains, has selected Manhattan Associates Warehouse Management solution.
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.
RedPrairie improves inventory management flexibility for third party logistics providers
Jul 04, 2008
RedPrairie Corporation has enhanced its Ee supply chain execution solution suite to enable third party logistics providers (3PLs) to better manage multi-client public warehouses.
CDC Softwares Warehouse Management solution helps Schneider Electric increase capacity, improve fulfilment rates, reduce costs and streamline efficiencies
Jun 25, 2008
CDC Software has announced that Schneider Electric has gone live with its upgrade to cWMS Release 10
Chess Logistics rapidly fit warehouse and logistics management systems to customers needs using InterSystems Cach
Jun 18, 2008
When you buy coffee at a retail store or drink it at a restaurant, you do not need to think about how the coffee got there?
From the Warehouse to the Pharmacy with vo-CE and Wi-Fi
Jun 03, 2008
Each departments activities are controlled with maximum efficiency from the relationship with suppliers and material acquisition to production phases, stocking and distribution, thanks to use of advanced technology
Tesco delivers with the aid of Enabler Wipro
May 23, 2008
In only eight months Tesco met the challenge of building a new 200 million business and supply chain from scratch
Sirit enhances INfinity 510 RFID reader performance
May 21, 2008
Upgrades include new features and expanded regional compatibility
John Lewis boosts distribution centre productivity and reduces labour costs with RedPrairie solutions
May 21, 2008
RedPrairie has announced that UK top ten retailer John Lewis has bucked the trend in tough trading conditions by becoming one of the few retailers to enjoy growing sales
CDC Supply Chain increases productivity for Tuko
Apr 28, 2008
Tough competition in the Finnish wholesale market for perishable goods caused Tuko Logistics Oy to build a new warehouse management system
3M hosts Supply Chain ROI Seminar for warehouse professionals and end-users
Apr 23, 2008
3M Supply Chain Solutions will be hosting a one-day seminar on the theme Getting a better return on your Supply Chain Investment on 14 May 2008 in Bracknell, Berkshire, UK
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.
