Skechers - the US-owned manufacturer of leisure footwear and clothing - has halved the amount of space needed to store close to 100,000 tote boxes and improved pick speeds and picking accuracy at its multi-channel fulfilment hub in Eastern China with the introduction of AirRob – a new automated, high density tote storage and picking solution from LiBiao Robotics.
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.
Hines enters European self-storage sector with UK portfolio acquisition
May 14, 2024
Hines, the global real estate investor, developer and manager, has made its debut in the European self-storage sector via the acquisition of a three-asset portfolio in the south east of England.
Kenco to install AutoStore at Jeffersonville, Indiana distribution centre
May 13, 2024
Kenco, the third-party logistics (3PL) provider, has implemented AutoStore, the automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), at the company’s Jeffersonville, Ind. distribution centre.
The Letterverse: Digital twins help postal and logistics companies plan for the future
May 13, 2024
Outside of fantasy novels, nobody has a crystal ball to see into the future. However, postal services and logistics companies are building digital twins to achieve just that. Powered by data-driven virtual models that can simulate real-world operations, digital twins are allowing the sector to predict the future and plan for it.
Manhattan Unified Supply Chain powers Schneider Electric’s global distribution and transportation transformation
May 09, 2024
Manhattan Associates Inc. has announced that global energy management and industrial automation organisation, Schneider Electric has chosen Manhattan Active Warehouse Management and Manhattan Active Transportation Management to supercharge its global distribution and transportation network as part of an ongoing business-wide transformation strategy.
Synergy Logistics has been recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for the 12th time
May 07, 2024
Businesses are independently measured on both vision and ability to execute, with Synergy’s award-winning cloud-based WMS, SnapFulfil, again placed in the 'niche' quadrant focused on solutions producing tangible feature improvements.
Of the eight niche vendors identified for 2024, Synergy is the furthest towards the ‘visionary’ quadrant axis.
Nadine Despineux appointed new Member of the Board of Management, Sales at Jungheinrich
May 07, 2024
The Jungheinrich AG Supervisory Board has appointed Nadine Despineux (46) as the Group’s new Member of the Board of Management, Sales effective 15 July 2024. She will succeed Christian Erlach (61), who is leaving the Jungheinrich Board of Management on 14 July.
Multimodal 2024 given royal seal of approval with visit from HRH The Princess Royal
May 01, 2024
Clarion Events has announced that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, will be attending Multimodal 2024.
Centrad believes camera systems are key to driving down accident statistics
May 01, 2024
While a common and essential fixture on industrial and warehousing sites, forklift trucks unfortunately are also a common cause of workplace accidents year on year.
How Pallet Trucks is adapting to transform warehouses during the e-commerce boom
May 01, 2024
The rise of e-commerce has fundamentally reshaped the warehousing landscape. With faster delivery expectations and a wider variety of smaller items, warehouses are adapting to a new normal that prioritises speed, efficiency and order fulfilment accuracy. Pallet trucks is also evolving to meet these changing demands.
Warehouse Management System
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.
