What is Warehouse Management System? | OptiProERP

Many industries use WMS software, but six industries are the biggest users. Manufacturing companies need a warehouse management system to track multiple types of inventory, from raw materials to finished products. Retail firms need a warehouse management system to help with the increase in online purchases so their customers can see inventory at their brick and mortar store locations and arrange for pick up or delivery. Food and Beverage and Healthcare both need WMS software to accommodate the special needs of products that can spoil or expire to ensure they are kept in a suitable location and are shipped timely. Third-party Logistics (3PL) manage stock for multiple companies so WMS software is important to these businesses to ensure customers’ products are kept separate and managed independently. Wholesale Distributors have large quantities of inventory to move so a WMS helps them streamline to keep labor costs down.