UNIT II WMS_presentation.pptx warehouse management system

UNIT II WMS_presentation.pptx warehouse management system

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  Warehouse Management System (WMS) Dr. DSUGANYA Assistant Professor Department of MBA Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science
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  Introduction to WMS •• WMS is software for managing warehouse operations. • • Tracks goods from entry to exit. • • Example: Like a library system tracking all books.
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  Need for aWMS • • Reduces human errors. • • Improves inventory accuracy. • • Saves time and labor. • • Example: Avoids 'item shows in system but not found' issues.
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  Inventory Management • •Tracks quantity and location of items. • • Prevents shortages and overstock. • • Example: System alerts when stock drops below a set level.
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  Receiving & Putaway •Receiving: • • Checks incoming goods. • • Updates stock. • Putaway: • • Suggests best storage location. • • Example: WMS says 'Store item A in Rack C2'.
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  Order Picking &Packing • • Guides workers to pick correct items. • • Reduces errors. • • Example: Scanner beeps if wrong item is picked.
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  Shipping & Dispatch •• Creates shipping labels. • • Ensures correct loading. • • Example: System shows 'Order #245 dispatched at 3:20 PM'.
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  Types of WMS •1. Standalone WMS • 2. Integrated WMS • 3. Cloud-Based WMS • • Example: Amazon uses cloud WMS.
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  Benefits of WMS •• Reduces cost. • • Faster processing. • • Higher accuracy. • • Better space usage. • • Example: Picking time reduced from 10 mins to 3 mins.
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  Conclusion • • WMSis essential for modern warehouses. • • Improves efficiency and customer satisfaction. • • Summary: WMS makes operations smarter and error-free.