Warehouse Management (WMS)
A WMS runs the daily movement of goods inside a warehouse. It focuses on accuracy, throughput, and traceability from receiving to shipping.
What it is
A WMS runs the daily movement of goods inside a warehouse. It focuses on accuracy, throughput, and traceability from receiving to shipping.
What it does day to day
- Receive inbound goods and assign storage locations.
- Pick and pack orders with scanning and verification.
- Track stock counts and cycle counts.
- Coordinate shipping and handoff to carriers.
Typical data
- Locations, bins, and zones.
- Stock keeping units (SKUs).
- Receipts, picks, and pack lists.
- Exceptions and damage reports.
Where it overlaps
- ERP for inventory value and purchasing.
- OMS for order release and priority.
- TMS for outbound shipment planning.
When WMS is the priority
- Stock accuracy is low or disputed.
- Picking errors or delays are common.
- Warehouse performance is hard to measure.
How Fleksi.io fits
Fleksi.io can model warehouse tasks and confirmations where a full WMS is not yet in place. It helps teams capture proof of work and reduce manual updates to the back office.