Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Streamline, Scan, Succeed. Empowering warehouse efficiency, designed for SME logistics businesses
WMS for 3PL & Logistics
Manual warehouse processes and paper-based systems are costing businesses more money every day through stock discrepancies, wasted operator time, limited visibility, and delayed decision-making.
Our Warehouse Management System (WMS) is designed to simplify your warehouse processes whilst providing real time management of inbound, storage, order picking, and despatch operations. With the added power of our Mobile Warehouse solution, you’ll gain real-time accuracy and control – reducing errors, accelerating stock turnover, and driving greater profitability.
Our system is successfully in use across a wide range of 3PLs and logistics businesses, so if you are using paper-based systems or overly complex and expensive WMS solutions, investing in our WMS could save you time and money.
Fully integrated into our Transport Management System for complete logistics visibility
Mobile Warehouse Solution
Revolutionise your warehouse operations with our Mobile Warehouse Solution. Our state-of-the-art software seamlessly integrates with cutting-edge technology to optimise efficiency and accuracy. Say goodbye to manual processes and paperwork.
Our wireless synchronisation (WiFi or data SIM) ensures that order information is instantly available on handheld devices, allowing pickers to follow on-screen instructions to scan and fulfill orders with speed and precision. Experience unparalleled flexibility and mobility as you access real-time data on the go.
Eliminate inefficiencies and boost productivity by accessing critical information wherever you are in the warehouse
Goods Received Notes (GRN)
If you’re tired of dealing with the complexities of managing your client’s inventory, or constantly struggling to keep track of the goods coming into your business, then it’s time to get your goods receiving under control.
GRNs are an essential tool for businesses that want to streamline their operations and improve efficiency.
Key features:
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Validate all inbound delivery against expected client requirements.
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Allocate predefined bin locations and auto put-away rules.
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Flexible inbound charging methods.
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Quality control and on-hold processing.
Store with Accuracy
Achieve end-to-end stock visibility with full control from receipt to despatch.
Utilise cycle counting and blank bin reporting to ensure your client’ inventory is always accurate. Provide real time visibility of inventory levels via the Client Portal to give your customers confidence in your warehouse management.
Key features:
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Aged stock reporting to identify slow-moving inventory.
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Detailed traceability reports for complete product history.
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Ad hoc and cyclic stock checks to maintain accuracy.
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On hold management.
Pick efficiently
There are many inbound and outbound processes involved in moving and managing inventory that make up the discipline of warehouse management. Businesses often focus on outbound processes to increase customer satisfaction and reduce operational inefficiencies and costs.
But order picking is a crucial part of the outbound piece of warehouse management. It constitutes all of the steps involved in physically retrieving the items stored in the warehouse to fulfil a customer order.
Improvements in order picking help your business get the right products to customers faster, and spend less money on the associated steps.
Despatch Seamlessly
With the WMS integrated into our Transport Management System (TMS), warehouse orders can be labelled appropriately and handled by the Cross Dock Solution ensure that loading for despatch is seamless and error-free. Charges are then automatically applied to warehouse outbound orders which eliminates manual invoicing errors.
Invoice With Ease
Getting the right billing system in place for your Warehouse isn’t easy, Vigo WMS is designed specifically for haulage, 3PL businesses with the flexibility to handle complex billing requirements.
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Multiple rate cards for inbound receiving, despatch, pick charges, pallet, case, container de-stuffing, re-stack and more.
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Storage charging weekly max, and open balance plus inbound.
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Invoice by email.
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Accounts integration.
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Flexible billing options available.
Benefits of our Warehouse Management System
Improve Warehouse Accuracy
Improve monitoring and management of obsolete stock whilst increasing stock turns and thus your revenues.
Reduce Operating Costs
Reduce your operating costs and deliver tangible ROI on your WMS investment.
Optimise Inventories
Improve inventory accuracy, save time and money, and improve contract service levels.
Increased productivity
Increase productivity with higher levels of throughput per operator.
Eliminate Costly Errors
Eliminate costly errors. High inventory accuracy saves thousands of pounds in lost time and claims, and also improves service levels.
Warehouse Management System (WMS) – FAQs
A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is a software solution that enables companies to efficiently manage and optimise their operations in the warehouse. It helps automates and streamlines processes such as inventory management, order fulfilment, picking & packing, shipping and returns.
By leveraging a Warehouse Management System (WMS), companies can gain improved visibility into their supply chains, better control of inventory levels and improved fulfilment rates. This leads to cost savings by reducing labour costs and optimising inventory space utilisation. Additionally, it helps improve customer satisfaction by providing real-time tracking of orders throughout the entire process.
Implementing a Warehouse Management System (WMS) requires careful planning and execution. Companies should first determine their specific needs by understanding how their current processes operate. This can help identify any existing issues or areas for improvement that need to be addressed with the new solution. After making these decisions, businesses must then select a suitable WMS solution based on their unique requirements; evaluate compatibility with other systems; plan for data migration; develop an appropriate training plan for staff; and test the system thoroughly before going live.
Choosing the right Warehouse Management System (WMS) may depend on the company’s unique needs, size, budget, and other requirements. Before making any decisions, it is important to do thorough research based on features offered, understand the total cost of ownership involved such as data migration and customisation costs, along with any ongoing maintenance costs and necessary integrations.
Companies that require high levels of accuracy when handling large volumes of stock typically benefit from implementing Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions. This includes manufacturers, distributors, Third-Party Logistics providers (3PLs), ecommerce stores or any other business operating out of warehouses often require higher levels of accuracy when managing their inventory than what manual paper-based methods provide thus need sophisticated technology solutions like WMS to gain visibility into all stages of their supply chain operations and improve efficiency across each stage from procurement till delivery at the customer’s doorstep.
Get Your Warehouse Operations Under Control
Transform your warehouse efficiency, improve inventory accuracy, and win more clients with Vigo WMS.