The Role of WMS PRO in Handling Complex Orders

Effective order management is vital for customer satisfaction and cost efficiency. A warehouse management system (WMS) provides an easy way to manage complex orders, serving as your warehouse or distribution center's backbone. 

From serialized items to quantity-only goods, WMS PRO handles a wide variety of products. It helps you manage inventory with greater speed and accuracy, reducing errors and helping you boost profits. With real-time information and automated workflows, WMS PRO can significantly improve your operations. 

Understanding Complex Orders

Complex orders require more intricate coordination and processes because of their specific sizes, requirements or quantities. If your warehouse handles complex orders, you may face the following challenges:

• Multiple item types: Handling multiple types of items requires unique storage solutions, picking processes and packing procedures. Workers may have to travel farther distances to reach different products, and you might need specialized racking or temperature controls to store certain items. You might also need to consider protective packaging and item compatibility to prevent shipping damage.
• Increased risk of errors: Fulfilling complex orders increases the risk of human error. Fulfilling orders with various items and requirements is more challenging than working with the same materials and protocols throughout the day.
• Inefficiency: Fulfilling complex orders can be time-consuming without the right strategies. Complex orders often require sophisticated picking processes, such as zone or batch picking, to increase speed and efficiency.

Managing Complex Orders With WMS PRO

WMS PRO makes it easier to handle complex orders with mixed items. Built directly on the NetSuite platform, it improves efficiency by streamlining warehouse workflows, increasing pick accuracy, and helping teams manage inventory movement more effectively.

Order Processing Automation

Order processing automation features automate various tasks, streamlining order fulfillment operations. They reduce manual work, minimizing the risk of human error and moving products through the warehouse faster. Order processing automation helps automate the following steps and processes:

• Inbound and outbound order monitoring
• Mobile purchase order (PO) and transfer order (TO) receipts
• Inbound order mobile staging to record quantities and verify order accuracy
• License plate number (LPN) building, receiving and transferring
• Order entry
• Item picking processes
• Packaging
• Shipping label generation
• Customer communication
• Nonintegrated shipping
• Mobile quick ship
• Outbound processing for multilocation orders
• Single order picking
• Wave and multi-order picking

Real-Time Inventory Tracking

WMS PRO enables you to view accurate inventory levels and their precise locations at any time. It provides a dynamic view of your warehouse stock with the following features:

• Real-time updates on order retrievals, picking, packaging, shipping and returns
• Granular inventory tracking including serial numbers, lot numbers and storage locations
• Location management via a detailed warehouse map and inventory movement tracking
• Mobile inventory lookup for warehouse management accuracy and quick inventory checks

Integration With Other Systems

WMS PRO integrates with other systems for seamless operations. Integrating with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems allows WMS PRO to deliver a comprehensive view of your operations.

WMS PRO's Warehouse Management Solution for Mixed Items

Different types of items require different tracking features and approaches. WMS PRO is flexible and adaptable, enabling it to perform well in various warehouse environments. It's an excellent solution for easy batch processing and mixed palletization inventory management. WMS PRO can help you optimize tracking and processing of the following item types.

Serialized Items

WMS PRO gives you detailed control over serialized inventory, tracking each item’s exact location and movement throughout your warehouse. From receiving to shipping, you get full visibility into every step. This enhances serialized item management in key ways:

• Loss prevention support: Quickly trace missing items using their serial numbers and last known movements, making it easier to resolve discrepancies.
• Recall readiness: In the event of a recall, you can identify and locate all affected items with precision.
• Warranty efficiency: Link warranty details to serial numbers to speed up claim validation and reduce friction in customer service.

Lot-Tracked Items

WMS PRO handles lot-tracked inventory with ease, giving you greater control over traceability and quality:

• Clear traceability: Track items back to specific lots, including supplier and production details.
• Targeted recalls: Quickly isolate items from a specific lot to limit recall scope and cost.
• Expiration tracking: Keep tabs on expiration dates to avoid shipping outdated or noncompliant goods.
• Quality hold options: Flag items for testing or inspection and prevent shipment until they pass review.

Quantity-Only Items

WMS PRO simplifies inventory counts and order fulfillment for quantity-only items in the following ways:

• Streamlined receiving: Add inventory by quantity—no need to scan each item individually.
• Optimized picking: Built-in tools help guide warehouse staff along the most efficient picking paths.
• Faster cycle counts: Focus on quantity differences without needing to validate individual items.
• Less manual entry: Barcode scanning and system-driven updates cut down on time-consuming data entry.
• Speedier fulfillment: Every step, from receiving to shipping, is designed to move faster and more accurately.

Benefits of Using WMS PRO to Manage Complex Orders in Your Warehouse

Using WMS PRO to manage complex orders offers the following advantages:

• Improved accuracy and reduced errors: Implementing WMS PRO in your processes reduces errors, helping you fulfill orders correctly and decrease returns.
• Enhanced productivity and efficiency: WMS PRO streamlines your operations, helping your team complete tasks faster and reduce operating costs.
• Greater customer satisfaction: Managing your complex orders efficiently allows you to fulfill orders faster, resulting in greater customer satisfaction. When customers are pleased with their purchases, they are more likely to order from you again in the future.
• Increased profits: When you use WMS PRO to reduce errors, decrease costs and increase customer satisfaction, you set your company up to boost profits.

Enhance Workflow Efficiency With WMS PRO

Handling complex orders efficiently is important for customer satisfaction and your company's profitability. The Vested Group offers WMS PRO to help you manage your warehouse operations and streamline your processes. 

This warehouse solution for complex orders makes it easier to manage various products, giving you more time to focus on growing your business. With WMS PRO, you can significantly reduce operational complications, enhance accuracy and boost your revenue. Contact us to request a demo or learn more about WMS PRO pricing and capabilities.