Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time technology, printing, mobility and digital data capture solution specialist, has been awarded a contract alongside partners The Config Team, a leading authority in the SAP supply chain, to integrate a voice-directed software solution into Euro Packaging UK’s warehousing facility.
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.
The Future of Warehouse Robotics: New white paper from Geek+ and Interact Analysis
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Geek+, the AMR technology provider, and top market intelligence firm Interact Analysis have jointly released a new white paper, The Future of Warehouse Robotics, that examines where the industry is at the beginning of 2022 and the new approaches made possible by AMR technology.
Green Sheep all set to grow up with new WMS solution
Apr 04, 2022
Leading natural and organic baby product retailer, The Green Sheep Group, has selected SnapFulfil WMS for the efficiency and process automation gains required to drive the business forward and take it to the next level.
AutoStore ROI in record time with leading integrator
Apr 04, 2022
Swisslog, the integrator of AutoStore, has passed 300 projects worldwide. Applications range from micro-fulfilment centres to stand-alone projects and larger, fully integrated solutions. Transformational benefits include faster operation, higher throughput and improved working conditions. Customer return on investment is typically within two years.
Conker launches wearable barcode scanning system to drive logistics productivity
Mar 29, 2022
Conker, which provides reliable devices for mobile workforces, has launched its dual wearable barcode scanner and PDA combination. The portable and low-weight device combination is designed to drive logistics productivity, by increasing operator efficiency and uptime.
Acquisition of Storagebase adds 300,000 sq ft to Storage King’s UK portfolio
Mar 29, 2022
Frome-headquartered self-storage operator Storagebase has been acquired by leading UK self-storage group Storage King, in a deal led by FRP Corporate Finance.
Expansion food for thought from WMS improvements
Mar 29, 2022
Specialist temperature controlled 3PL provider, Moran Logistics, has seen its production output ramp up eight-fold since switching to the technologically advanced, cloud-based SnapFulfil WMS.
New Look reacts to customer demand for frictionless commerce with Manhattan Active Omni
Mar 28, 2022
Manhattan Associates Inc. has announced that iconic British fashion brand, New Look, has chosen Manhattan Active Omni as part of a strategic move that aims to make the retailer more nimble, agile and responsive to fast-paced and ever-changing consumer expectations.
Step up to smart warehousing with IoT-based technologies
Mar 22, 2022
By Knud Kegel, VP Product, EMnify.
Disrupted demand cycles, supply bottlenecks, the semiconductor crunch and petrochemical shortages. It’s been a rough ride for many in manufacturing and logistics.
Warehouse REIT expands Oxford/Cambridge arc footprint with £35 million multi-let industrial development acquisition
Mar 22, 2022
Warehouse REIT, the AIM-listed company that invests in e-commerce urban and last-mile industrial warehouse assets in the UK, has exchanged contracts to acquire, via a forward funding agreement, a 170,000 sq. ft multi-let industrial development in Thame, Oxfordshire. The total commitment is £35 million.
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.
