Within a warehouse environment, there is a need for high productivity levels. This helps to maintain maximum logistics efficiency. However because of the amount of product in the supply chain the management of a warehouse can be highly complex. Therefore a warehouse management system manages this complexity to ensure that the correct work is done at the right time across the whole operation.
Here is a list of an effective warehouse management system (WMS):
- Plans the layout of a warehouse to improve efficiency
- Improves order fulfilment process increasing customer satisfaction
- Manages the information processes within the warehouse
- Plans and optimises the activities of warehouse staff improving productivity
- Manages the use of materials handling equipment (MHE) such as forklift trucks, cranes, trollies, conveyors and pallet trucks plus other manual handling equipment (MHE)
- Uses MHE automated systems such as automated racks and carousels to optimise use of floor space
- Improves security and safety