Principal Logistics Technologies has been at the forefront of designing and deploying innovative logistics warehouse management software since 1991. 

These 3PLpl WMS technologies introduce new revenue-generating value-added services, optimise operational performance, reduce operational expenses (OpEx), and increase revenue for operators in the 3PL logistics, distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, and retail sectors.

For full details about what logistics warehouse management software can do for you, or to book a demo, please contact us. You can call us on +353 (0)1 683 33 33 | +44 (0)121 368 0057 or email us at info@principalsystems.com

What are the elements of warehouse logistics?

Logistics management involves all the logistics processes required from the point of origin to consumption and final disposal.

In some cases, this process works in the opposite direction and this is known as reverse logistics.

A typical logistics system comprises some or all of these processes:

Location analysis and site selection, acquiring and managing all the different resources, alignment with all legal and regulatory aspects, demand forecasting, procurement of raw materials or inventory, handling of materials, parts and service support, inventory control, financial management, optimising, stock management, shipping and transportation, delivery, warehouse design and layout, receiving, put-away, secure storage units, marketing, customer service, distribution, inventory tracking, communication up and down the supply chain, supply chain partner collaboration, purchasing, order processing, picking packaging, returned goods handling, salvaging, refurbishing and remanufacturing, recycling, disposal, and value-added services.

Some businesses will be involved in all of these processes and some beyond them for specialist activities, while others may focus on one or more of these components.

What is a logistics warehouse management system?

In its simplest definition, a warehouse management system consists of the policies, procedures, and processes needed for effectively and efficiently managing, and optimally streamlining all the operations in single or multiple warehouses for maximum profitability and operational efficiency.

What is logistics warehouse management software?

A wide range of advanced warehouse software solutions have been developed to employ the best technology and data security, to optimise all aspects of warehouse management and operational performance. 

Principal Logistics Technologies has been at the forefront of designing, developing, and implementing innovative and up-to-date warehouse management system software that adds value, improves revenue and drives business growth, for more than 3 decades.

Which software is used for warehouse logistics management?

ProSKU

Is a SaaS based e-commerce and warehouse management solution (WMS) for all business types and sizes, including 3PL, eCommerce, eFulfilment, retail, manufacturing, wholesale, warehouses and distribution centres.

ProWMS

Is an advanced, enterprise-grade warehouse management solution (WMS)with a pre-defined set of functionalities and almost limitless bespoke configurations to tailor the functionality to both standard and non-standard customer requirements.

ProSCM

Highly modular and flexible, ProERP Supply Chain Management (SCM) software is ideal for distributors and wholesalers faced with intricate purchasing and sales, stock handling and storage rules – and stringent compliance requirements. ProSCM can run standalone or can interface to any existing or planned accounting application.

For expert advice and service to match your company’s size, type and WMS or SCM logistics software requirements, please get in touch.

What are the types of WMS?

Generally, warehouse management systems are divided into standalone WMS, modular WMS, SaaS cloud-based WMS, industry-specific WMS, and integrated WMS. Each type of warehouse management solution is designed with specific functionalities and benefits best suited to the operational and fulfilment needs of the business.

WMS Features

• Warehouse layout planning
• Prioritise inventory location and ratings to optimise storage space and picking.
• Set up stocking and non-stocking priorities and locations to show true inventory, differentiating between available stock and items already allocated to orders.
• Functionality for picking, packing, receiving and shipping.
• Stock management.
• The software identifies, monitors, and logs the movement of every product in the warehouse (from receiving to cart, shelving, packing station, shipping etc.) using integrated barcode scanning or radio-frequency identification.
• Cross docking features to receive and ship products without putting them away.
• Forecasting customer demand.
• Designing a supply chain solution.

What are the most important logistics warehouse management challenges that can be solved with WMS software?

Warehouse managers and operators rely on the most advanced technology, including warehouse management software, to optimise inventory management, storage, movement, transportation management, order fulfilment, and supply chain partner alignment to thrive in a highly competitive market.

Their main challenges include:

-Optimising inventory, warehouse management functionality and storage

-Ensuring stock picking and order accuracy

-Eliminating hitches with order management

-Proper quality control

-Optimising processes, procedures, and time management

-Obtaining and utilising real-time information for the best management decisions

-Complying with legislation, rules, and regulations

-Efficient team, supply chain, and customer -communication

-Shipping and delivery delays

-Aligning your systems and procedures with those of all the other supply chain partners

-Protecting data security

-Keeping up with the latest market trends and technology

-Managing stock returns efficiently

What are the benefits of WMS logistics software?

Grow your business with WMS software

Instant information, accessible at any time and anywhere, gives you valuable insight into how effective and efficient your business is and makes it possible to increase production, sales, and revenue.

It increases utilisation and control of labour and other resources, which significantly improves productivity and profitability, thereby creating new growth opportunities, without necessarily increasing your overhead expenses.

Having accurate information on all aspects of your business at your fingertips, helps you increase output and order fulfilment.

Automating your procedures saves time, streamlines your supply chain processes, optimises the use of all your resources, and enhances your customer service and satisfaction.

It helps you manage inventory, improve your inventory turnover, eliminate losses and expensive mistakes, improve market and sales forecasting, and help you easily locate each inventory item.

Optimise costly space and cash flow

Warehouse management systems help you analyse the most effective location for each inventory item and keep careful track of its movement, without wasting any warehouse space. In addition, it helps you plan the most productive routes for putting away and picking items for order fulfilment.

It also helps you carry exactly the right amount of inventory to reduce carrying costs and free up cash flow. Exact control and full visibility of stock, help with “just-in-time” procurement, all but eliminating holding costs and freeing up cash for other inventory or projects.

Improve eCommerce process

Online businesses need fast access to inventory and quick turnaround times. Warehouse management software helps you keep your finger on the pulse of stock availability, supply chain performance, customer satisfaction, returned items, failed deliveries, and much more.

Automated inventory tracking and customer communication will drastically improve customer satisfaction and retention.

It gives you the tools to partner effectively with suppliers and 3PL warehouse owners to quickly obtain products, thereby reducing the amount of inventory you have to store.

It helps with market forecasts, in particular seasonal sales, to prevent over- or underestimating inventory required.

Real-time inventory management

Combined with technology such as barcode and RFID scanners, pick-to-voice, robotics, and conveyor systems, WMS software gives you instant and error-free control of all inventory and radically increases the speed of all warehouse processes, like order management, material requirements planning, physical movement, picking, packing, sorting, putaway, invoicing, and scheduling shipping and deliveries.

Efficient receiving and put-away process

Create efficient product flow to receive, store, and manage products in multiple warehouses. Prioritise location to ensure the best put-away path and correct order of expiry dates, best-selling, and the most profitable items.

Improve order management

Stock is easily, even automatically, ordered when minimum levels are reached.

Order picking, packing, and fulfilment

Organising the most efficient pick-path and system to store, retrieve, pick, and pack orders, can save substantial amounts of money and time. This process is easily planned with the WMS system and software, especially if augmented by material handling equipment and technology such as scanners, RF scanners, and pick-to-voice.

Increase productivity

The most effective way to speed up all processes is to use accurate data to give instructions and plan labour utilisation with minimal intervention. Employees can use handheld devices that interact with the system for the most current information to execute their duties in the correct sequence with real-time visibility and pick the right items the first time.

Remote access and all-inclusive inventory, labour, and warehouse management control

The warehouse operations manager has full real-time visibility of all current inventory, supply chain management, and resource utilisation, at any time and wherever he is. He can use the data for a bird’s eye view or snapshots of any particular operation.

Customised reports to track business performance

Various reports can be accessed instantly to track inventory, monitor market trends and popularity, product sales, earnings, inventory levels, customer demand, behaviour and satisfaction, changing customer buying patterns, quality control, task management, staff performance, supply chain activities, third party logistics, customer services, and much more.

Greater customer satisfaction

All this adds up to customer satisfaction retention and repeat business, which in turn drives the success of your business.

For expert advice and service to match your company’s size, type and WMS or SCM logistics software requirements, contact us online or by telephone at +44 (0) 161 888 2580 or _353 (0)1 683 3333..