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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.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. How we count

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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

Sources

  1. SSL logistics glossary

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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