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Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Warehouse Management System
Software for managing warehouse operations
What it means
A warehouse management system tracks stock locations and movements and supports receiving, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch. It often exchanges orders and stock records with an ERP. The available functions depend on the system and warehouse configuration.
What it means for a business
A warehouse team can use a WMS to guide picking, record movements and investigate stock discrepancies. Improvements depend on reliable product data, suitable processes and staff adoption. Error rates should be measured before and after deployment rather than assumed.