Warehouse management system
Optimize your warehouse management with Adaption's WMS system.
Adaption’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) offers a powerful solution that helps companies streamline every aspect of their warehouse operations. From incoming goods to final shipping and everything in between, our WMS combines flexibility, automation, and precision to ensure maximum efficiency.
Quick Navigation:
- 1. A Seamless Start: Inbound Processes
- 2. Seamless Storage Management
- 3. Always Up-to-Date Inventory Management
- 4. Order Processing and Outbound: Efficiency Guaranteed
- 5. Added Value with Value Added Logistics (VAL)
- 6. Transparent administration and data-driven insights.
- 7. Seamless integration and communication.
- 8. Additional functionalities
- 9. Other useful features within the system.
- 10. Why choose Adaption's WMS?
Warehouse Management System
In this blog, we walk you through the key functionalities of our WMS and how it takes your warehouse management to the next level.
The process begins with the receipt of goods. With Adaption’s WMS system, users can inspect incoming goods, scan barcodes, and assign items to storage locations within the warehouse. Even when the contents of a shipment are unknown, the system enables efficient processing and organization within the warehouse.
Unique functionalities for Inbound Processes in Our WMS System
Handling Unit
The ‘Handling Unit’ functionality provides an efficient way to process large quantities of goods, such as pallets, as a single unit. For example, when multiple pallets arrive simultaneously, they can be registered in the system as one handling unit, significantly reducing processing time. Afterward, the unit can easily be divided into individual components. This feature ensures fast and efficient handling of large volumes of goods.
Quality Control
The ‘Quality Control’ functionality supports recording inspection results for both incoming and outgoing goods, allowing quality issues to be identified immediately. The system also provides the ability to block or quarantine inventory if defects are detected, ensuring these goods are not processed further until they are cleared. This ensures strict quality monitoring and helps maintain product quality within the warehouse.
Cross-docking
Another unique functionality within our WMS system is cross-docking. Cross-docking enables the efficient handling of incoming goods by moving them directly to the outbound dock without first storing them in inventory. This significantly reduces lead time. Through the system, the inbound and outbound processing of goods can be completed in a single operation, ensuring faster handling of goods flows and optimal throughput in the warehouse.
2. Seamless Storage Management
Storing goods requires precision. Our location management feature provides clear insight into the storage locations of goods within the warehouse. Employees can easily check the exact location of products using their mobile devices. This simplifies the process of locating goods and enables staff to work quickly and efficiently. With the mobile interface, they have instant access to this information anywhere in the warehouse, improving inventory management and reducing lead times.
Unique functionalities for Storage Management in Our WMS System
Management of Special Goods Requirements
Het systeem biedt ondersteuning voor het beheer van goederen met specifieke vereisten, zoals ADR-goederen (gevaarlijke stoffen), accijnsgoederen, producten met een THT-datum en temperatuur gecontroleerde goederen. Het systeem geeft per loods aan of deze gekoeld is of niet, zodat gebruikers direct kunnen zien of temperatuurgevoelige goederen daar mogen worden opgeslagen.
Warehouse Strategy
The ‘Warehouse Strategy’ functionality allows storage locations within the warehouse to be easily uploaded, and the system supports inventory management based on principles such as ‘First In, First Out’ (FIFO) and ‘Best Before’ dates. This ensures that products are used or shipped in a timely manner.
3. Always Up-to-Date Inventory Management
Our system provides comprehensive support for inventory management by offering real-time insights into the movement of goods within the warehouse. It accurately tracks inventory levels, ensuring that businesses always have up-to-date information on their stock status. This enables more efficient planning and quicker responses to changes in demand and supply.
Unique functionalities for Inventory Management in Our WMS System
Stock level warnings
The system includes stock level warnings to prevent overstocking or understocking and improve inventory accuracy. When stock falls below a set minimum or exceeds a maximum, the user automatically receives a notification.
Stock checks
Stock checks enable continuous and automated monitoring without the need to halt warehouse operations or the system. Companies can regularly count specific parts of their inventory, helping to ensure the accuracy of inventory data. These checks can be conducted digitally and easily adjusted by users if needed, providing a flexible and efficient method of inventory management.
4. Order Processing and Outbound: Efficiency Guaranteed
The WMS system provides robust support for packaging activities. It delivers clear instructions on which items need to be shipped to which customers, streamlining the packaging process. Additionally, it automatically generates shipping labels and waybills while tracking the shipment status.
What truly sets this system apart is that no extra manual actions are required as long as the order is accurate. The WMS performs a quality check, provides packaging instructions, and allows users to easily add costs to shipments. This ensures the entire process is automated and efficient, requiring minimal effort from the user.
Unique functionalities for Order Processing and Outbound in Our WMS System
Orderpicking
Order picking helps streamline the order processing workflow, ensuring orders are always fulfilled accurately. The system can assign orders to different departments within the warehouse. Additionally, it supports batch picking, where multiple orders are collected simultaneously based on the location of items. This enhances efficiency in the picking process, as the system indicates which batch to pick and where the items are located within the warehouse.
Inventory Transfer Between Warehouses
For companies with multiple warehouses or distribution centers, Adaption’s WMS enables seamless transfer of goods between locations. This is done directly through the system, eliminating the need for transport planning and allowing inventory to be moved quickly and efficiently between warehouses.
5. Added Value with Value Added Logistics (VAL)
With the ‘Value Added Logistics’ functionality, additional logistical activities such as repackaging, labeling, and quality control can be easily recorded and automatically passed on to customers. The system tracks which VAL activities have been performed and links them to specific rates, ensuring that the costs are directly and accurately processed in the billing.
Unique functionality for Value Added Logistics in our WMS system
Workflow Management
This functionality gives users full control over the management of both inbound and outbound goods. They can define complete scenarios that include various Value Added Services. An important advantage is that customers can determine the order of the processes themselves, allowing them to fully customize the workflow according to their preferences. This flexibility enables companies to tailor their logistical processes to their specific needs, significantly increasing efficiency and accuracy in the warehouse.
6. Transparent administration and data-driven insights
A well-organized warehouse starts with clear administration. Our document management provides a secure and centrally organized storage location for all your warehouse-related documents. Whether it’s order confirmations, delivery notes, invoices, or customs documents, everything is stored in one place and easily accessible to authorized personnel. This ensures that important documents can be quickly retrieved and shared, making the administration and communication surrounding warehouse processes more efficient and organized.
Our Reporting Management provides real-time insight into inventory levels and order statuses. This helps managers make quick decisions and improve processes. Additionally, it allows for performance measurement, trend identification, and data-driven decision-making.
Unique functionality for administration in our WMS system
Customs management.
The ‘Document Management’ functionality provides a secure and centrally organized storage location for all your warehouse-related documents. Whether it’s order confirmations, delivery notes, invoices, or customs documents, everything is stored in one place and easily accessible to authorized personnel. This ensures that important documents can be quickly retrieved and shared, making the administration and communication surrounding warehouse processes more efficient and organized.
7. Seamless integration and communication
In today’s logistics world, where collaboration between different parties is essential, Adaption’s WMS offers an unparalleled ability to integrate systems and communication. The system is designed to work seamlessly with other software platforms, such as ERP systems (Enterprise Resource Planning), TMS (Transport Management Systems), and supplier systems. This ensures smooth data exchange between all relevant parties, such as carriers, parcel services, customs, and other stakeholders. As a result, data exchange is streamlined, leading to an efficient and fully managed supply chain process from start to finish.
Unique functionality for communication in our WMS system
Customer and Supplier Portal
The portal provides an integrated solution for efficient communication with transport partners, customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Through a central customer and supplier portal, users can easily access their shipments, share documents, and view the status of their inventory in real-time. Additionally, the portal allows for automatic weekly inventory reports to be sent to customers via email, keeping them always up to date. This functionality promotes transparent and direct communication, making processes run more smoothly and keeping customers better informed.
8. Additional functionalities
In addition to the core functionalities of Adaption’s WMS system, such as inbound and outbound processes, inventory management, and order picking, the system offers a range of additional features that further optimize your warehouse management. Adaption’s WMS provides functions that go beyond standard solutions.
Additional functionalities in our WMS system
Warehouse rental calculation.
The WMS system offers an efficient way to calculate the rental costs of a warehouse or specific areas within a warehouse. Users can calculate the rental price with just a click of a button, simplifying processes and minimizing the chance of errors.
Multi-device toegang
The system is designed to work on any device, making its use extremely flexible. Whether you’re working from a desktop at the office, a tablet on the go, or a smartphone in the warehouse, the software is accessible anytime and anywhere. This means that users have access to the necessary data and processes at all times, regardless of the device they are using.
Other useful features within the system
An effective Warehouse Management System is all about user-friendliness and flexibility. Adaption’s WMS not only offers powerful core functionalities but also smart, additional features that enhance usability and enable users to fully customize the system according to their own preferences and workflows.
Setting favorite pages.
Users can mark pages as favorites, causing them to appear at the top of the menu or dashboard for quick access to frequently used functions.
Customizing input fields for clarity.
Users can customize input fields to display only relevant information, ensuring a clear and personalized interface.
Setting mandatory fields.
Users can specify which input fields are mandatory, ensuring that essential information is always filled in.
Customizing header and footer.
Users can customize headers and footers in reports to personalize them with logos, contact information, and branding, creating a professional appearance.
Creating and customizing roles.
The system allows users to create and customize roles with specific permissions, tailored to workflows. There are 19 standard roles, which can be personalized as needed.
Customizing tab names.
Users can customize the names of different tabs in the system. This provides additional flexibility and helps companies tailor the system to their own processes.
Why choose Adaption's WMS?
In the logistics sector, where speed, accuracy, and flexibility are essential, Adaption’s WMS provides the perfect solution. The system allows users to fully customize processes, from inbound and outbound processes to inventory management and Value Added Logistics (VAL). Thanks to this flexibility, the WMS easily adapts to the unique needs of your organization.
A major advantage of Adaption’s WMS is its focus on real-time insights and automation. With advanced reporting capabilities and real-time inventory management, you always have an up-to-date overview of your warehouse activities. This not only helps you make data-driven decisions but also minimizes errors and optimizes your operational efficiency.
What truly makes the system future-proof is the technology that is continuously updated to meet the latest requirements in the logistics market. The WMS offers a high degree of automation and is accessible on any device, ensuring you always have access to your data and processes, anywhere and anytime.
In short, Adaption’s WMS is not just software, but a strategic partner that takes your warehouse management to the next level. With this system, you save time, reduce errors, and optimize your logistics processes.
More information about Adaption's WMS system?
Contact us for a no-obligation conversation or schedule a demo. Together, we will achieve your logistics goals and support the growth of your business! Also, visit our WMS page for more information about our system.