Warehouse management system (WMS) software provides solutions for companies looking to streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce costs. WMS uses tools such as mobile devices, barcoding, and RFID scanning/sensing to deliver accurate and complete real-time information. Applications may be cloud-based, often on a subscription model, or be offered as an on-premise solution. Running warehouse, logistics and operations efficiently without some type of WMS is time-consuming, error-prone, and unlikely to satisfy business objectives. The right WMS solution will reduce operating expenses, provide clear visibility into the storage and movement of goods, increase security and strengthen relationships with suppliers and customers. Getting to know what your business is going through will help to identify the most suitable WMS, according to the Supply Chain Consulting Group.
This article was first published in the March 15th 2023 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
The highly anticipated CILT(UK) Awards for Excellence are now open for entries – with opportunities to nominate organisations and individuals across transport, logistics and supply chain sectors in 12 prestigious categories. The CILT(UK) Awards for Excellence celebrate and recognise excellence in categories as varied as: championing diversity, warehouse operations, passenger transport and environmental improvement. CILT is looking to increase entries into the warehouse operations category, as well as other categories such as tech innovation, supply chain innovation and rising star. Now in its 30th year, the industry will join together on Thursday 28 September at The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square, London, for a special ceremony to applaud the brightest talent and most pioneering logistics and transport organisations across the UK.
Leading barcode label and security specialist, inotec, is celebrating the company’s long-term partnership with Georg Utz. This successful collaboration has resulted in the production of over 40 million in-mould labels for plastic totes, crates, pallets and dollies. The significant investment between inotec and Georg Utz began in 2008 and has enabled the in-mould labelling process to become fully automated within the production of new totes and crates.
Missing handheld mobile devices are a common, and expensive, problem for warehouses and DCs. Waizu’s Device Finder mobile application can signpost where the device was last used, enabling customers to walk to that location, contact the device by ringing it and find its exact whereabouts. This key feature has enabled customers to find missing rugged devices in the middle of stacked pallets, behind boxes, down the back of stocked shelves, on top of palletisers and even the back of a lorry which was being loaded.
Workplace health and safety experts, Stanley, has partnered with two major Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovators, to offer groundbreaking workplace health and safety solutions to UK businesses. The first solution, WearHealth, will match companies with exoskeleton suits designed to help to improve workers’ safety, health and wellbeing. The second solution, Modjoul Smartbelt, is an innovative AI device that prevents injury through real-time feedback and data analysis.
As warehouses become bigger and more costly to run, it is essential to find the right WMS.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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