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What does WMS (warehouse management system) mean in logistics?
Short answer
Software that controls warehouse operations: receiving, putaway, storage locations, inventory, picking, packing and dispatch, usually with barcode or RFID scanning.
Indian 3PLs and larger shippers run a WMS integrated with ERP and TMS, including batch and expiry tracking for FMCG and pharma. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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The numbers behind this answer
- Also called
- WMS
- Category
- Warehousing
- Related terms
- TMS (transport management system), 3PL (third-party logistics), Godown, Pallet
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