Definition
Software that runs the inside of a warehouse: receiving, putaway, stock locations, picking, packing and dispatch, usually via barcode or RF scanning. It knows exactly what stock sits in which bin, directs workers along efficient pick paths, and feeds accurate stock figures to the ERP. The step up from spreadsheet-and-memory warehousing to a WMS is usually the single biggest accuracy gain a growing distributor makes.
Frequently asked questions
What is WMS (Warehouse Management System)?
Software that runs the inside of a warehouse: receiving, putaway, stock locations, picking, packing and dispatch, usually via barcode or RF scanning. It knows exactly what stock sits in which bin, directs workers along efficient pick paths, and feeds accurate stock figures to the ERP. The step up from spreadsheet-and-memory warehousing to a WMS is usually the single biggest accuracy gain a growing distributor makes.
Which glossary terms are related to WMS (Warehouse Management System)?
WMS (Warehouse Management System) is a supply chain & warehousing term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include 3PL (Third-Party Logistics), 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics), ABC Analysis, Bonded Logistics, Bonded Warehouse (SOS/OS) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.