A warehouse management system (WMS) centers on software that supports day-to-day operations. WMS programs enable centralized management of a wide range of tasks, including tracking inventory levels and stock locations, order fulfillment, and shipping and receiving. The latest WMS software innovations are making the connected warehouse a reality and moving distribution into the digital age.
This is good news for snack producers and bakery companies, as lead times between order cutoff and warehouse picking and shipping continue to grow shorter due to market demand. Customers are expecting a shorter turnaround on their orders, which is cutting the lead time that manufacturers have for picking and shipping.