WMS (Warehouse Management System)
Σύντομη απάντηση
The system orchestrating physical warehouse operations: receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping.
Βασικά συμπεράσματα
- Receiving: ASN match, barcode, digital GRN, damage photos
- Putaway: optimal location based on ABC, size, turnover frequency
- Picking: order, batch, wave, zone-picking, voice-picking
- Packing: quantity verification, GS1-128 label, pre-closure photo
- Shipping: SSCC, manifest, courier AWB automation
Definition
WMS (Warehouse Management System) is the platform managing physical warehouse operations: receiving with GRN + ASN, putaway with location rules, guided picking (RF/voice), packing, shipping with AWB, continuous inventory.
Essential functions
- Receiving: ASN match, barcode, digital GRN, damage photos
- Putaway: optimal location based on ABC, size, turnover frequency
- Picking: order, batch, wave, zone-picking, voice-picking
- Packing: quantity verification, GS1-128 label, pre-closure photo
- Shipping: SSCC, manifest, courier AWB automation
- Inventory: continuous cycle counting (without activity stops)
KPIs improved by WMS
- Stock accuracy: from 92% to 99.5%
- Picking productivity: +30-50% lines/hour/picker
- OTIF: +4-8 percentage points
- Error-driven returns: -60-80%
- Annual physical inventory cost: nearly eliminated via cycle counting
Smart Layer vs Standalone
CRMconnect WMS runs Smart Layer on top of SAP B1, Charisma, Senior, WinMentor (ERP remains the accounting source) or Standalone for companies without a modern ERP.
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Συχνές ερωτήσεις
Is WMS needed under 1,000 sqm warehouse?+
If you handle more than 50 SKUs and 30 shipped lines/day, yes. Below those thresholds, a lightweight system (mobile + barcode) can suffice.
Does WMS work without barcode readers?+
Technically yes, but you lose 70% of the value. RF readers (or barcode-app phones) are the key investment.
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Σχετικοί όροι
OMS (Order Management System)
The system centralizing orders from every channel (EDI, online, phone, field agent) and orchestrating execution.
ΛειτουργίεςNIR / Goods Receipt Note (GRN)
Internal document confirming the physical receipt of goods in the warehouse - the pivot between supplier delivery note and invoice.
LogisticsASN / DESADV (Advance Shipping Notice)
EDI shipping notice sent before goods physically arrive at the retailer - describes pallet, batch, quantity.
LogisticsFulfillment
The complete order fulfilment process: pick → pack → ship → tracking → delivery → returns support.