Crown is launching a new generation of the company’s very narrow aisle lift trucks. The new TSP Seriescombines proven forklift engineering with cutting-edge technologies that deliver an intuitive operator experience, improved ergonomics and even more efficient order picking capabilities.
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.
Henry Boot completes and commits to further industrial and logistics schemes
Apr 25, 2023
Henry Boot’s property investment and development business, HBD, has completed on a significant Industrial & Logistics (I&L) scheme whilst simultaneously committing to new developments and adding to its £1.25bn development programme.
Stanley partners with Ansell Inteliforz as it grows its AI Health and Safety offering
Apr 24, 2023
Workplace health and safety experts, Stanley, has partnered with Ansell Inteliforz Motion Series , a wearable sensor technology for the hands and wrists that helps reduce risky movements that can lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Qatar Post chooses LiBIao’s robotic parcel sortation technology
Apr 24, 2023
Qatar Post – the national postal services provider in Qatar – has placed an order for a new parcel sortation system based on autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology developed and supplied by LiBiao Robotics.
London Gateway Logistics Park welcomes second major tenant since becoming a freeport
Apr 24, 2023
OASIS Group has become the second business to move to DP World’s port-centric logistics park at London Gateway since it became a freeport, as the nine million sq ft site 28 miles from central London continues to attract major investment.
M7 signs major 66,000 sq ft logistics letting at Western Approach Distribution Park in Bristol
Apr 18, 2023
M7 Real Estate (’M7’), the pan-European investor and asset manager, has fully let 1500 Western Approach, a c. 66,000 sq ft logistics property on Western Approach Distribution Park in Bristol, to PICS Telecom. The transaction is the largest logistics letting in the South West for Q1 2023.
London Gateway Logistics Park welcomes second major tenant since becoming a freeport
Apr 18, 2023
OASIS Group has become the second business to move to DP World’s port-centric logistics park at London Gateway since it became a freeport, as the nine million sq ft site 28 miles from central London continues to attract major investment.
Experts reveal their tips on preventing burnout, and how to recover if you’ve experienced this
Apr 18, 2023
Nowadays mental health in the workplace is one of the most talked about topics, with stress, anxiety and tiredness being the centre of the debate. In fact, whether you work for a company or as a freelancer, it’s very likely that there will be moments in your work life that will be overwhelming and tiring to the point of reaching a point of so called ‘burnout’.
Manhattan Associates named a Leader in 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for the fifth consecutive year
Apr 11, 2023
Manhattan Associates Inc. has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for the fifth consecutive year.
Wincanton unveils new, centralised operational hub in Scotland
Apr 10, 2023
Wincanton has commenced operations at Scotland Gateway, its new shared user supply chain hub.
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.
