How to Determine if You Need a Warehouse Management System

Dozens of WMS applications are available. The following (listed alphabetically by vendor) tend to be the most widely adopted within the direct commerce, multichannel fulfillment environment.

* Highjump (www.highjump.com) is a Web-enabled solution installed at companies like Fingerhut, Overstock.com and Sportsman’s Warehouse. In addition to pick-pack fulfillment, it’s used for retail distribution, containerization and, in the case of Sportsman’s Warehouse, adhering to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ requirements to track serial number, manufacturer and model of firearms during receiving and shipping.