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Warehouse software for online retailers
What can a storage system do?
What is warehouse software? That’s what this video is about. What are the advantages of warehouse software for online retailers? What solutions are there? Who needs something like this? And how can you install them? You can find out all about this in our warehouse software detailed video.
This challenge affects (almost) every online retailer
One challenge for retailers of all kinds, whether online or offline, is the organization of the warehouse. However, there are two exceptions – retailers of digital products and dropshipping retailers. This video won’t be for them, but for all other retailers, today’s episode will take a closer look at how you can organize your warehouse using software.
What is warehouse software?
But what exactly is warehouse software and what do you need it for? This software maps your warehouse in digital form so that you can be sure that the right goods are available at the right time and in the right quantity. Unfortunately, we know from experience that start-ups in particular are sure they have thought of everything before the launch, but then chaos breaks out in reality. If the marketing mechanisms work and you sell a good product, the orders come in faster than you think.
These are intended for this purpose
This is precisely when every process has to be right, and preferably as automated as possible. Otherwise, errors or delays occur, which in turn leads to customer dissatisfaction and can very quickly result in a shitstorm. That’s why you should be prepared early on and not only optimize your store or marketplace listing, but also your internal fulfillment processes. This is exactly what warehouse software solutions are designed for.
Warehouse software - The advantages
But are there any other advantages on offer?
Indeed. When it comes to efficiency, there is no one ideal outgoing goods process. For example depends on how many products are included in the order. Are they rather small or large? Where are they stored?
One possible solution would be JTL-WMS, the warehouse management system from JTL. There are 5 different processes here, which we have gone through individually for you in our detailed video. The EazyShipping method is more suitable for orders with a small number of items, whereas the Pick&Pack method is more suitable for very large, heavy items, as it uses a pick cart that can be used to scan and print directly on the spot. Furthermore, a path-optimized pick list is created for each order. This means that the software shows you the fastest route through the warehouse, saving you energy and time
Warehouse software - Interim summary
So let’s summarize the advantages once again. Warehouse software offers you centralized data management. No Excel lists, paper chaos or other makeshift solutions. All data in one software. With JTL-WMS you can, for example also link merchandise management and the warehouse management system. Which brings us to our second advantage – the interfaces. With professional warehouse software, you also have the option of seamlessly connecting other systems via interfaces. For example, you can link your warehouse software with your online store, your accounting and invoicing or even with marketplaces. This means you always have an overview of all your activities related to your warehouse management. And last but not least, efficiency. Stock levels are updated automatically, new employees have a very short training period and routes are predefined. But are there also disadvantages?
Are there also disadvantages?
Of course, the initial setup is time-consuming. However, this applies to every new system. This is where the time invested often hurts the most. Because the losses have to be amortized first and are sometimes disproportionate. But there is a solution for this too. This is precisely why it makes the most sense to get a partner on board, as is the case, for example. eBakery is. We are a certified JTL service partner and are also happy to set up your warehouse software. The practical thing about JTL is that you can also use other products without having to go through a complete new setup.
JTL-WMS warehouse software
JTL-Wawi makes it possible. Because this is your article center, so to speak. Here you set up your product range once and can then use it for the warehouse software, online store, marketplace, accounting, etc. by synchronizing the data quickly and easily. So if you are interested and would like advice on which warehouse software is best for you, please make an appointment with us via the blog.
Who needs warehouse software?
But who actually needs a warehouse?
As soon as you have a professional warehouse, there’s no getting around a software solution. So if you’re no longer just sending goods from your living room, but have rented external premises, you should really think about it. Because, as already mentioned, the risk of making mistakes increases as the handling volume rises. If you then hire additional employees at some point, you should integrate a standardized system from the start that not only you have somehow managed to get along with so far.
We are happy to advise you
So get advice at an early stage and integrate the right system for you. This could include JTL-WMS. Another alternative would be Xentral. Or rather VARIO? These are just three of the solutions we offer. Let’s see what would work best for you. If you have any questions about warehouse software, please leave them in the comments. Otherwise, we look forward to hearing from you.
Do you have questions or need an individual offer? Do not hesitate to contact us.
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