Glossary

What is Warehouse Management Software (WMS)?

A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is software that is used to optimise all warehouse operations. It tracks all the goods and materials as they enter or leave a warehouse and streamlines the workflow of picking goods and packing orders. WMS often integrates with intelligent document processing tools to automate the handling of trade documents as goods are received or dispatched.

Types of warehouse management software:

Generally, there are three types of WMS:

  • Standalone WMS
  • Cloud WMS
  • Integrated ERP and supply chain management-based WMS