The main issues undermining warehouse management performance are:

Ineffective order management Excessive labour costs Inefficient asset value

While some manufacturers remain welded to processes, practices and systems, market leaders are taking warehouse management to new levels. They are adopting advanced systems that help them deliver the perfect order, reduce labour costs and maximise equipment.

These systems enhance warehouse operations by leveraging next level capabilities such as: inventory management, work and task management, radio frequency and voice direction, labour management, slotting and kitting and light assembly. These proven systems help manufacturers and distributors maximise product placement strategies prioritise tasks, implement productivity standards and increase logistics efficiency. 

These systems use the following criteria: item, location, quantity, and order information to manage stock. While conventional warehouse management systems only focus on locating inventory, advanced systems manage the whole process of material flow: receiving, put-away, cycle counting, picking, replacement, packing and shipping. 

The key capabilities of an advanced warehouse management solution are: 

Inventory Management – this allows identification and tracking of inventory with sufficient detail to allocate, fill and deliver orders as accurately and as often as possible.

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