How to Determine if You Need a Warehouse Management System

Another major reason for implementing a WMS is improved space utilization. This can range from directed or random put-away to more sophisticated slotting, which optimizes SKU placement in your warehouse based on turn velocity.

Supply chain management also may dictate a WMS for handling advanced shipment notices (ASNs), supporting electronic data interchange, taking full advantage of supplier-generated, case “license plates” or supporting radio frequency identification.