{"id":1185,"date":"2019-08-18T12:41:19","date_gmt":"2019-08-18T19:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/?p=1185"},"modified":"2025-05-02T05:15:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T12:15:19","slug":"understanding-wms-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/understanding-wms-requirements","title":{"rendered":"Warehouse Management System Requirements\/WMS Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;auto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;30px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]In this article, we delve into the intricacies of understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/solutions\/digital-warehouse-management-software\">warehouse management system (WMS)<\/a> requirements and how they can be pivotal for efficient warehouse operations. By the end of this article, you&#8217;ll have a clearer understanding of the importance of identifying the right WMS features, the challenges in warehouse management, and the tools and strategies to address them effectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Determining WMS requirements is essential for improving order picking productivity and overall warehouse efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Needs recognition and specific needs assessment are the first two crucial steps in the standard procurement cycle for a WMS.<\/li>\n<li>Addressing warehouse pain points and understanding the functionalities required can help in making informed decisions when choosing a WMS.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporating future WMS requirements is vital, considering the long-term nature of such investments.<\/li>\n<li>Engaging with both senior leadership and ground-level warehouse workers ensures a holistic understanding of needs and smoother implementation of the chosen system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>A Smart Investment Starts With A Warehouse Management Requirements List<\/h2>\n<p>It seems simple: You want to get a warehouse management system (WMS) so you can <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-order-picking-methods\">improve order picking productivity<\/a> and <a href=\"\/blog\/reduce-costs-improve-warehouse-efficiency\">improve warehouse efficiency<\/a>. But, if this is your first time leading a software procurement process, figuring out your wms requirements might be overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>How do you get what you need without breaking the bank or spending on unnecessary features?<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that you don\u2019t have to make things up as you go. You can apply procurement best practices to your buying process to save money and make a smart purchase.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, the first 2 steps of the standard 10 step procurement cycle can help you make an accurate list of your warehouse management system functional requirements template. These steps are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Needs Recognition<\/li>\n<li>Specific Needs Assessment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you need to know to create a comprehensive WMS\u00a0 rfp template.<\/p>\n<p><!-- In-Page Optin Box --><\/p>\n<p class=\"in-content-optin\"><strong>BONUS:<\/strong> Before you read further, download our\u00a0<a href=\"\/resources\/templates\/wms-functional-requirements-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WMS Requirements Template excel<\/a> to help you identify which provider meets your unique needs.<\/p>\n<h2>Needs Recognition: Why Does Your Warehouse Business Need a Software?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re reading this article, it\u2019s because you need a new system for your warehouse. But have you thought carefully about what exactly you need your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/solutions\/digital-warehouse-management-software\">warehouse management software<\/a> to do?<\/p>\n<p>If your justification for buying a new system is a vague desire for better technology, it\u2019s hard to know which features you need and which you can live without.<\/p>\n<p>Think about your warehouse operations carefully and identify your strongest pain points. The following questions might serve as a good starting point:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you struggle to put away incoming goods fast enough to pick them for new orders?<\/li>\n<li>Do you not have enough time to create putaway schedules for your employees?<\/li>\n<li>Are you struggling to design efficient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/directed-putaway-algorithm-warehouse\">directed putaway<\/a> paths for your employees<a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/directed-putaway-algorithm-warehouse\">?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Do you struggle to create <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-order-picking-methods\">productive order picking<\/a> batches that optimizes your fulfillment process such as <a href=\"\/blog\/zone-picking-pick-and-pass\">pick and pass<\/a>, <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-wave-picking\">wave picking<\/a>?<\/li>\n<li>Do you struggle to create <a href=\"\/blog\/picking-path-optimization-algorithm\">efficient picker walking paths<\/a> for your warehouse workers?<\/li>\n<li>Is it hard to <a href=\"\/blog\/improving-inventory-accuracy\">improve inventory accuracy<\/a>?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have to gather and consolidate data from multiple systems to arrive at an accurate inventory number?<\/li>\n<li>Are you struggling to manage a recent increase in order volumes?<\/li>\n<li>Are you evaluating right <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-kpis-key-performance-indicators\">KPIs for your warehouse<\/a>?<\/li>\n<li>Are you experiencing frequent stock outs?<\/li>\n<li>Have you recently experienced a shift in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/b2b-b2c-dtc-business-models\">business models? (e.g., B2C warehouse to B2B warehouse)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Are you struggling to fulfill orders across <a href=\"\/blog\/multi-warehouse-management\">multiple warehouses<\/a>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Warehouses are labor-intensive environments. Consequently, warehouse owners must find systems and technologies that help them use labor effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Consider the different categories of activities in traditional warehouse management. You have workers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Receiving incoming shipments<\/li>\n<li>Putting incoming goods away<\/li>\n<li>Recording putaway items in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/industries\/ecommerce-inventory-management-software\">inventory management system<\/a>, which informs the system<\/li>\n<li>Picking items for new orders<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-packing-slip\">Printing packing slip<\/a> and packaging picked items for shipment<\/li>\n<li>Bringing picked items to the shipping dock for delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your warehouse may experience bottlenecks in one or all of these areas. Figure out where they happen the most, and the answers to these questions will determine your WMS features checklist. If you know what problems you\u2019re trying to solve, it\u2019s easier to find what you want.<\/p>\n<p>The warehouse world &#8211; much like the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system world &#8211; is overflowing with jargon.<\/p>\n<p>Having a clear picture of the solution you\u2019re looking for helps you cut through the buzzwords and seek straightforward answers from vendors.<\/p>\n<h3>Specific Needs Assessment: Which 3PL System Features or Warehouse Software Features Are Most Important For Your Warehouse?<\/h3>\n<p>Completing a specific needs assessment will also help you make smart trade-offs.<\/p>\n<p>Why is this important? Because this is about finding what you <em>need <\/em>instead of agonizing over what you <em>can\u2019t <\/em>have.<\/p>\n<p>The reality is your budget may not have room for certain features. When you don\u2019t have a clear understanding of opportunities in your warehouse, it\u2019s easy to fall under the spell of a sales representative and think <em>everything <\/em>is a problem that must be solved. Which, of course, is not true.<\/p>\n<p>In a perfect world, you could purchase a system with all the bells and whistles. In the real world, you may not have the budget for that. A clear understanding of your priority improvement areas limits the hand wringing over which features to buy.<\/p>\n<p>So, once you\u2019ve identified your problem areas, you can start categorizing the various warehouse features you\u2019ve heard and read about.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 1308px; width: 610px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 46px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 46px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><strong>Warehouse Problem<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 46px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><strong>Features to Solve<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t putaway incoming goods fast enough to pick new orders<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic job and task management that generates a directed putaway list the minute an inbound shipment is processed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 127px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 127px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t have enough time to create putaway schedules for warehouse workers<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 127px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/blog\/directed-putaway-algorithm-warehouse\">Automated putaway<\/a> list generation that takes historical data about fast-moving goods into account and prioritizes popular items for putaway<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t design efficient putaway paths for employees<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putaway path optimization that directs warehouse workers to take the best route using dynamic putaway algorithms<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 154px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 154px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t have enough time to manually create pick schedules that align with outbound shipping schedules\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 154px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated list generation that allows your warehouse to use a wave picking methodology\/process<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t create\/design efficient pick paths for your warehouse workers<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick path optimization that directs warehouse workers to take the best route\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggle to maintain accurate inventory data<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An accurate and centralized inventory system that integrates with your <a href=\"\/blog\/what-is-order-management-system\">order management system<\/a> and automatically updates your system<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 127px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 127px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have to pull data from countless systems to arrive at an accurate inventory count<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 127px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy integration with your various sales channels including <a href=\"\/integrations\/amazon-warehouse-management\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"\/integrations\/shopify-inventory-management\">Shopify<\/a> and <a href=\"\/integrations\/walmart-inventory-management\">walmart<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling to manage a recent increase in order volumes<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated picking jobs and task management for single, single SKU, multi- and oversized item orders<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing frequent stock outs<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/blog\/safety-stock\">Safety stock formula<\/a> that uses historical data to identify reorder points and automatically send a purchase order<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 154px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 154px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling to adjust to a recent shift in business model (e.g., <a href=\"\/blog\/b2b-b2c-dtc-business-models\">B2C to B2B or B2B to B2C, B2B to DTC<\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 154px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynamic system that allows you to manage inventory based on units or batches, change units of measurement, or integrate a warehouse control system to incorporate with the latest <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-technology-trends\">warehouse technology trends<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling to fulfill orders across <a href=\"\/blog\/multi-warehouse-management\">multiple warehouses<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to do <a href=\"\/blog\/smart-order-routing\">order routing across multiple warehouses<\/a> , and to add new warehouses to your system, with the accompanying integrations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- In-Page Optin Box --><\/p>\n<p class=\"in-content-optin\"><strong>FREE DOWNLOAD:<\/strong> Our WMS RFP template lists out the most common requirements for businesses that typically use a software. Download our warehouse management system functional requirements template for <a href=\"\/resources\/templates\/3pl-software-functional-requirements-template\">3PL warehouses<\/a> or<a href=\"\/resources\/templates\/wms-functional-requirements-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> none 3pl warehouses <\/a>to help identify which provider suits your specific needs.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Senior Leaders Buy-In On Your WMS Requirements List<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve drafted a list of your warehouse pain points and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/warehouse-and-inventory-management-software\">warehouse and inventory management software<\/a> requirements, consult with senior leadership.<\/p>\n<p>You should not skip this step! It\u2019s important for three key reasons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>There may be features you hadn\u2019t considered.<\/li>\n<li>You can obtain buy-in before making any big expenditures and avoid conflict with senior stakeholders down the road.<\/li>\n<li>You can finalize the budget and potentially secure approval for a higher budget.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Before you take your plans to others, be sure to clearly outline the need for change using the pain points, or opportunities, you identified earlier. In addition, present the anticipated cost of a new software based on your preliminary list of must-haves (your requirements) and your nice-to-haves (your wishlist features).<\/p>\n<p>If you can, also consult with your warehouse workers since they\u2019ll be the ones using the system day in and day out. While they may not hold the power to approve the investment, they are an important stakeholder whose willingness to use the new technology will make or break your implementation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of the needs assessment stage is to ensure you don\u2019t wind up with a system that you, your management team, or your workers don\u2019t like or won\u2019t use.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Forget to Keep Future WMS Requirements In Mind<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re identifying your warehouse\u2019s pain points and listing your requirements, there\u2019s a tendency to focus on the here and now.<\/p>\n<p>This makes sense. You\u2019re trying to address your existing problems and improve your current warehouse after all.<\/p>\n<p>But, keep in mind that implementing a new system is a significant undertaking. Which means you want to make sure you get it right. At a high level, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find a requirements template<\/li>\n<li>Speak to multiple software vendors and collect quotes<\/li>\n<li>Identify which vendors are capable of fulfilling your desired customization<\/li>\n<li>Oversee the implementation process in collaboration with employees from the provider\u2019s team<\/li>\n<li>Run tests to ensure your software properly integrates with your other enterprise systems<\/li>\n<li>Conduct dry runs to ensure your new software works properly before completely switching over to the new system<\/li>\n<li>Train employees on the new platform and troubleshoot issues as workers adapt to the new technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chances are you\u2019re not going to change your warehouse software every year, given how much effort it requires.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, many companies operate on a three- to five-year timeline for big expenditures like this.<\/p>\n<p>This means that you need to think about your current warehouse management system functional requirements as well as what your requirements will be in the near future.<\/p>\n<p>Your historical data can help you determine how much business you\u2019ll have in the next couple of years, assuming everything goes well. If you\u2019ve experienced exceptional year-over-year growth, you should take a look at other features that may be worth adding now, while you\u2019re already doing the work.<\/p>\n<p>Unsure what may be worth adding? Consider some of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/solutions\/digital-warehouse-management-software\">warehouse management system features<\/a> that are popular among warehouse operators.<\/p>\n<h3>Receiving Process<\/h3>\n<p>As your business grows and you process a greater volume of orders, you may want to accelerate the receiving-storing-shipping process. Cross-docking is one method businesses use to do this.<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-cross-docking\">cross-docking<\/a>, warehouses skip the storage process (also known as the directed putaway process) for certain goods. When goods come in, their software flags items for cross-docking. Then, goods arriving on the inbound trucks are simply transferred to the outbound dock.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly useful for companies who process a high volume of goods in a business-to-consumer environment. Putting these goods away when they need to be shipped out the same day doesn\u2019t make sense. Instead, it introduces a bottleneck and slows down a warehouse\u2019s fulfillment time.<\/p>\n<p>That said, managing a cross dock operation is impossible without warehouse software equipped to facilitate it. The entire operation consists of three phases:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Planning<\/li>\n<li>Scheduling<\/li>\n<li>Coordinating<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>During the planning stage, warehouse managers need their system to identify containers with pallet exchange relationships, calculate the minimum number of doors at the docking area and the minimum amount of time required to complete the day\u2019s cross-docking operation, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Once managers have identified their cross-docking needs, they need to quickly schedule workers (based on order volumes) as well as schedule specific doors at the dock. They\u2019ll need to be able to adapt to changes in real time, especially when there\u2019s a shipping delay that affects worker scheduling.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, technology is required to coordinate all of the moving parts involved in a cross-docking operation. You don\u2019t want a process designed for efficiencies to introduce bottlenecks instead.<\/p>\n<p>If you anticipate serious growth over the next few years, and believe cross-docking will be a valuable feature, then you should consider adding it to your list of warehouse management system features.<\/p>\n<p><!-- In-Page Optin Box --><\/p>\n<p class=\"in-content-optin\"><strong>FREE DOWNLOAD:<\/strong> Before you read further,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/resources\/templates\/wms-roi-calculator-excel-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download our WMS ROI Calculator Excel<\/a>\u00a0so that you can follow along and calculate the return on investment you&#8217;re getting from your warehouse management system.<\/p>\n<h3>Inventory Management<\/h3>\n<p>Your inventory management processes and systems must keep up with your warehouse\u2019s growth. An inventory management system that lags behind your warehouse\u2019s growth will throw a wrench into your success.<\/p>\n<p>To this end, consider whether it\u2019s worth investing in advanced inventory management features.<\/p>\n<p>At minimum, mobile scanners should be a key component of your WMS requirements list. This will allow your workers to instantly capture the location of goods. It also limits inventory data errors and ensures you have full visibility over your stock.<\/p>\n<p>If you anticipate significant growth, or you expect to service bulk orders for more B2B businesses, you should consider introducing <a href=\"\/blog\/rfid-supply-chain\">RFID scanners<\/a> that can account for larger shipments. Such technology allows you to capture more information quickly and without compromising accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you may want to introduce more <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-technology-trends\">automation into your warehouse<\/a> such conveyor belt systems. If you think this is more than five years out, perhaps ask your prospective vendors how easily you can incorporate these features down the road.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;auto&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;15px|auto|15px|auto|false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;.hbspt-form .legal-consent-container a {||    color: white !important;||}&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; global_module=&#8221;26788&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#481a96 0%|#200741 100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|35px|15px|35px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Request a free demo to learn more about Logiwa WMS.<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  hbspt.forms.create({<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    portalId: \"3469233\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    formId: \"350e3ad2-eb09-46b1-9079-3f728ec2c0ea\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    region: \"na1\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  });<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;auto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;30px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Packing and Shipping Process<\/h3>\n<p>Once your goods get to this stage, it feels like the work is done, which. isn\u2019t necessarily true. An inefficient packing process can cost your business big money. While the packing and shipping process is an area where inefficiencies aren\u2019t quickly identified, it\u2019s still important to plan for future improvements.<\/p>\n<p>There are helpful features that may be worth including on your wms functionality list when assessing vendors. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Package Type Suggestion:<\/strong> This functionality will tell your workers the right box to place items into. Using <a href=\"\/blog\/package-type-selection\">packing type selection algorithms<\/a> will improve your shipping costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automated cardboard box construction: <\/strong>You can save time at the assembly stage with a machine designed to automatically prep flat corrugated cardboard boxes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic taping machines\/stuffing machines: <\/strong>This may be something your business doesn\u2019t need yet, but it\u2019s good to check whether your system provider can support integrations with such a system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warehouse Software Automation Features<\/strong>: Advanced systems also provides features such as rate shopping, <a href=\"\/blog\/shipment-rule-automation\">shipment rule automation<\/a>, <a href=\"\/blog\/dropshipping\">dropship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>To <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-management-software-roi\">Maximize Return<\/a>, Invest In Properly Determining Your WMS Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Your software keeps your entire warehouse in motion so it\u2019s vital that your team invest time and energy into understanding your warehouse management requirements. Talk to your workers on the ground, your management team, and other subject matter experts within your organization to understand your business\u2019s opportunities and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/request-a-demo\">purchase a system<\/a> that helps you capture them.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs: Warehouse Management System Requirements<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q: What are warehouse management system requirements and why are they important?<\/strong><br \/>A: Warehouse management system requirements are the specific functionalities and features that a warehouse management system (WMS) should have to address the unique needs of a warehouse. They are crucial for improving order picking productivity, enhancing warehouse efficiency, and ensuring the system aligns with the warehouse&#8217;s operational challenges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How can I determine the right warehouse management system requirements for my business?<\/strong><br \/>A: Start by recognizing your warehouse&#8217;s needs and conducting a specific needs assessment. Identify your warehouse&#8217;s pain points, such as challenges in putaway, picking, or inventory accuracy. Understanding these challenges will help you list down the essential features and functionalities for your WMS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Are there tools available to help identify WMS requirements?<\/strong><br \/>A: Yes, the article mentions a downloadable WMS Requirements Template excel, which can assist businesses in identifying which WMS provider meets their unique needs and requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How can I ensure that the warehouse management system requirements I choose will be relevant in the future?<\/strong><br \/>A: While focusing on current challenges is essential, it&#8217;s also vital to anticipate future growth and changes in your warehouse operations. Consider features that might become relevant as your business grows, such as cross-docking or advanced inventory management features, to ensure the WMS remains effective in the long run.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Why is it important to consult with senior leadership when determining warehouse management system requirements?<\/strong><br \/>A: Consulting with senior leadership ensures that you consider features you might have overlooked, obtain buy-in before making significant expenditures, and finalize the budget. 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By the end of this article, you&#8217;ll have a clearer understanding of the importance of identifying the right WMS features, the challenges in warehouse management, and the tools and strategies [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":9771,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"It seems simple: You want to get a warehouse management system (WMS) so you can <a href=\"\/blog\/order-picking-productivity\" rel=\" noopener\">improve order picking productivity<\/a> and <a href=\"\/blog\/reduce-costs-improve-warehouse-efficiency\" rel=\" noopener\">improve warehouse efficiency<\/a>. But, if this is your first time leading a software procurement process, figuring out your wms requirements might be overwhelming.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nHow do you get what you need without breaking the bank or spending on unnecessary features?\r\n\r\nThe good news is that you don\u2019t have to make things up as you go. You can apply procurement best practices to your buying process to save money and make a smart purchase.\r\n\r\nIn fact, the first 2 steps of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessdictionary.com\/article\/572\/the-10-steps-of-the-procurement-cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">standard 10 step procurement cycle<\/a> can help you make an accurate list of your warehouse management system functional requirements template. These steps are:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Needs Recognition<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Specific Needs Assessment<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nHere\u2019s what you need to know to create a comprehensive WMS\u00a0 rfp template.\r\n\r\n<!-- In-Page Optin Box -->\r\n<p class=\"in-content-optin\"><strong>BONUS:<\/strong> Before you read further, download our\u00a0<a href=\"\/resources\/templates\/wms-functional-requirements-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WMS Requirements Template excel<\/a> to help you identify which provider meets your unique needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Needs Recognition: Why Does Your Warehouse Business Need a Software?<\/h2>\r\nIf you\u2019re reading this article, it\u2019s because you need a new system for your warehouse. But have you thought carefully about what exactly you need your warehouse management software to do?\r\n\r\nIf your justification for buying a new system is a vague desire for better technology, it\u2019s hard to know which features you need and which you can live without.\r\n\r\nThink about your warehouse operations carefully and identify your strongest pain points. The following questions might serve as a good starting point:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Do you struggle to put away incoming goods fast enough to pick them for new orders?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do you not have enough time to create putaway schedules for your employees?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Are you struggling to design efficient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/directed-putaway-algorithm-warehouse\">directed putaway<\/a> paths for your employees<a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/directed-putaway-algorithm-warehouse\">?<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do you struggle to create <a href=\"\/blog\/order-picking-productivity\" rel=\" noopener\">productive order picking<\/a> batches that optimizes your fulfillment process such as <a href=\"\/blog\/zone-picking-pick-and-pass\" rel=\" noopener\">pick and pass<\/a>, <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-wave-picking\" rel=\" noopener\">wave picking<\/a>?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do you struggle to create <a href=\"\/blog\/picking-path-optimization-algorithm\" rel=\" noopener\">efficient picker walking paths<\/a> for your warehouse workers?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Is it hard to <a href=\"\/blog\/improving-inventory-accuracy\" rel=\" noopener\">improve inventory accuracy<\/a>?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do you have to gather and consolidate data from multiple systems to arrive at an accurate inventory number?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Are you struggling to manage a recent increase in order volumes?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Are you evaluating right <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-kpis-key-performance-indicators\" rel=\" noopener\">KPIs for your warehouse<\/a>?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Are you experiencing frequent stock outs?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Have you recently experienced a shift in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/b2b-b2c-dtc-business-models\">business models? (e.g., B2C warehouse to B2B warehouse)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Are you struggling to fulfill orders across <a href=\"\/blog\/multi-warehouse-management\" rel=\" noopener\">multiple warehouses<\/a>?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWarehouses are labor-intensive environments. Consequently, warehouse owners must find systems and technologies that help them use labor effectively.\r\n\r\nConsider the different categories of activities in traditional warehouse management. You have workers:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Receiving incoming shipments<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Putting incoming goods away<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Recording putaway items in the <a href=\"\/inventory-management-software\" rel=\" noopener\">inventory management system<\/a>, which informs the system<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Picking items for new orders<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-packing-slip\" rel=\" noopener\">Printing packing slip<\/a> and packaging picked items for shipment<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bringing picked items to the shipping dock for delivery<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nYour warehouse may experience bottlenecks in one or all of these areas. Figure out where they happen the most, and the answers to these questions will determine your WMS features checklist. If you know what problems you\u2019re trying to solve, it\u2019s easier to find what you want.\r\n\r\nThe warehouse world - much like the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system world - is overflowing with jargon.\r\n\r\nHaving a clear picture of the solution you\u2019re looking for helps you cut through the buzzwords and seek straightforward answers from vendors.\r\n<div id=\"integrations\" class=\"dark-blue-bg\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-9 mx-auto\" align=\"center\">\r\n<div class=\"integrations-intro\">\r\n<div class=\"animatedParent\" data-sequence=\"500\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\r\n<div class=\"animatedParent\">\r\n<div class=\"integration-box animated growIn go\">\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 22px;\">Specific Needs Assessment: Which 3PL System Features or Warehouse Software Features Are Most Important For Your Warehouse?<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nCompleting a specific needs assessment will also help you make smart trade-offs.\r\n\r\nWhy is this important? Because this is about finding what you <em>need <\/em>instead of agonizing over what you <em>can\u2019t <\/em>have.\r\n\r\nThe reality is your budget may not have room for certain features. When you don\u2019t have a clear understanding of opportunities in your warehouse, it\u2019s easy to fall under the spell of a sales representative and think <em>everything <\/em>is a problem that must be solved. Which, of course, is not true.\r\n\r\nIn a perfect world, you could purchase a system with all the bells and whistles. In the real world, you may not have the budget for that. A clear understanding of your priority improvement areas limits the hand wringing over which features to buy.\r\n\r\nSo, once you\u2019ve identified your problem areas, you can start categorizing the various warehouse features you\u2019ve heard and read about.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<table style=\"height: 1308px; width: 610px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 46px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 46px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><strong>Warehouse Problem<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 46px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><strong>Features to Solve<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t putaway incoming goods fast enough to pick new orders<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic job and task management that generates a directed putaway list the minute an inbound shipment is processed<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 127px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 127px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t have enough time to create putaway schedules for warehouse workers<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 127px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/blog\/directed-putaway-algorithm-warehouse\" rel=\" noopener\">Automated putaway<\/a> list generation that takes historical data about fast-moving goods into account and prioritizes popular items for putaway<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t design efficient putaway paths for employees<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putaway path optimization that directs warehouse workers to take the best route using dynamic putaway algorithms<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 154px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 154px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t have enough time to manually create pick schedules that align with outbound shipping schedules\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 154px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated list generation that allows your warehouse to use a wave picking methodology\/process<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t create\/design efficient pick paths for your warehouse workers<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick path optimization that directs warehouse workers to take the best route\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggle to maintain accurate inventory data<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An accurate and centralized inventory system that integrates with your order management system and automatically updates your system<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 127px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 127px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have to pull data from countless systems to arrive at an accurate inventory count<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 127px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy integration with your various sales channels including <a href=\"\/amazon-inventory-management\" rel=\" noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"\/shopify-inventory-management\" rel=\" noopener\">Shopify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/walmart-inventory-management\" rel=\" noopener\">walmart <\/a>and <a href=\"\/magento-inventory-management\" rel=\" noopener\">Magento<\/a><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling to manage a recent increase in order volumes<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated picking jobs and task management for single, single SKU, multi- and oversized item orders<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing frequent stock outs<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/blog\/safety-stock\" rel=\" noopener\">Safety stock formula<\/a> that uses historical data to identify reorder points and automatically send a purchase order<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 154px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 154px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling to adjust to a recent shift in business model (e.g., <a href=\"\/blog\/b2b-b2c-dtc-business-models\" rel=\" noopener\">B2C to B2B or B2B to B2C, B2B to DTC<\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 154px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynamic system that allows you to manage inventory based on units or batches, change units of measurement, or integrate a warehouse control system to incorporate with the latest <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-technology-trends\" rel=\" noopener\">warehouse technology trends<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 100px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 198px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling to fulfill orders across <a href=\"\/blog\/multi-warehouse-management\" rel=\" noopener\">multiple warehouses<\/a><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 100px; width: 411px; border-style: solid; border-color: #3574e3; padding: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to do <a href=\"\/blog\/smart-order-routing\" rel=\" noopener\">order routing across multiple warehouses<\/a> , and to add new warehouses to your system, with the accompanying integrations<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<!-- In-Page Optin Box -->\r\n<p class=\"in-content-optin\"><strong>FREE DOWNLOAD:<\/strong> Our WMS RFP template lists out the most common requirements for businesses that typically use a software. Download our warehouse management system functional requirements template for <a href=\"\/resources\/templates\/3pl-software-functional-requirements-template\" rel=\" noopener\">3PL warehouses<\/a> or<a href=\"\/resources\/templates\/wms-functional-requirements-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> none 3pl warehouses <\/a>to help identify which provider suits your specific needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Get Senior Leaders Buy-In On Your WMS Requirements List<\/h3>\r\nOnce you\u2019ve drafted a list of your warehouse pain points and warehouse and inventory management software requirements, consult with senior leadership.\r\n\r\nYou should not skip this step! It\u2019s important for three key reasons:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>There may be features you hadn\u2019t considered.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You can obtain buy-in before making any big expenditures and avoid conflict with senior stakeholders down the road.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You can finalize the budget and potentially secure approval for a higher budget.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nBefore you take your plans to others, be sure to clearly outline the need for change using the pain points, or opportunities, you identified earlier. In addition, present the anticipated cost of a new software based on your preliminary list of must-haves (your requirements) and your nice-to-haves (your wishlist features).\r\n\r\nIf you can, also consult with your warehouse workers since they\u2019ll be the ones using the system day in and day out. While they may not hold the power to approve the investment, they are an important stakeholder whose willingness to use the new technology will make or break your implementation efforts.\r\n\r\nThe goal of the needs assessment stage is to ensure you don\u2019t wind up with a system that you, your management team, or your workers don\u2019t like or won\u2019t use.\r\n<div id=\"integrations\" class=\"dark-blue-bg\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-9 mx-auto\" align=\"center\">\r\n<div class=\"integrations-intro\">\r\n<div class=\"animatedParent\" data-sequence=\"500\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\r\n<div class=\"animatedParent\">\r\n<div class=\"integration-box animated growIn go\">\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 22px;\">Don\u2019t Forget to Keep Future Warehouse Management Requirements In Mind<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nWhen you\u2019re identifying your warehouse\u2019s pain points and listing your requirements, there\u2019s a tendency to focus on the here and now.\r\n\r\nThis makes sense. You\u2019re trying to address your existing problems and improve your current warehouse after all.\r\n\r\nBut, keep in mind that implementing a new system is a significant undertaking. Which means you want to make sure you get it right. At a high level, you\u2019ll need to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Find a requirements template<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Speak to multiple software vendors and collect quotes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify which vendors are capable of fulfilling your desired customization<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Oversee the implementation process in collaboration with employees from the provider\u2019s team<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Run tests to ensure your software properly integrates with your other enterprise systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Conduct dry runs to ensure your new software works properly before completely switching over to the new system<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Train employees on the new platform and troubleshoot issues as workers adapt to the new technology<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nChances are you\u2019re not going to change your software every year, given how much effort it requires.\r\n\r\nIn fact, many companies operate on a three- to five-year timeline for big expenditures like this.\r\n\r\nThis means that you need to think about your current warehouse management system functional requirements as well as what your requirements will be in the near future.\r\n\r\nYour historical data can help you determine how much business you\u2019ll have in the next couple of years, assuming everything goes well. If you\u2019ve experienced exceptional year-over-year growth, you should take a look at other features that may be worth adding now, while you\u2019re already doing the work.\r\n\r\nUnsure what may be worth adding? Consider some of these <a href=\"\/warehouse-management-system-features\" rel=\" noopener\">warehouse management system features<\/a> that are popular among warehouse operators.\r\n<h4>Receiving Process<\/h4>\r\nAs your business grows and you process a greater volume of orders, you may want to accelerate the receiving-storing-shipping process. Cross-docking is one method businesses use to do this.\r\n\r\nWith <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-cross-docking\" rel=\" noopener\">cross-docking<\/a>, warehouses skip the storage process (also known as the directed putaway process) for certain goods. When goods come in, their software flags items for cross-docking. Then, goods arriving on the inbound trucks are simply transferred to the outbound dock.\r\n\r\n<img style=\"width: 1600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/hubfs\/Website%20Assets\/Blog\/understanding-wms-requirements-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"understanding-wms-requirements-image-1\" width=\"1600\" \/>\r\n\r\nThis is particularly useful for companies who process a high volume of goods in a business-to-consumer environment. Putting these goods away when they need to be shipped out the same day doesn\u2019t make sense. Instead, it introduces a bottleneck and slows down a warehouse\u2019s fulfillment time.\r\n\r\nThat said, managing a cross dock operation is impossible without a software equipped to facilitate it. The entire operation consists of three phases:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Planning<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Scheduling<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Coordinating<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nDuring the planning stage, warehouse managers need their system to identify containers with pallet exchange relationships, calculate the minimum number of doors at the docking area and the minimum amount of time required to complete the day\u2019s cross-docking operation, and more.\r\n\r\nOnce managers have identified their cross-docking needs, they need to quickly schedule workers (based on order volumes) as well as schedule specific doors at the dock. They\u2019ll need to be able to adapt to changes in real time, especially when there\u2019s a shipping delay that affects worker scheduling.\r\n\r\nFinally, technology is required to coordinate all of the moving parts involved in a cross-docking operation. You don\u2019t want a process designed for efficiencies to introduce bottlenecks instead.\r\n\r\nIf you anticipate serious growth over the next few years, and believe cross-docking will be a valuable feature, then you should consider adding it to your list of warehouse management system features.\r\n\r\n<!-- In-Page Optin Box -->\r\n<p class=\"in-content-optin\"><strong>FREE DOWNLOAD:<\/strong> Before you read further,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/resources\/templates\/wms-roi-calculator-excel-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download our WMS ROI Calculator Excel<\/a>\u00a0so that you can follow along and calculate the return on investment you're getting from your warehouse management system.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Inventory Management<\/h4>\r\nYour inventory management processes and systems must keep up with your warehouse\u2019s growth. An inventory management system that lags behind your warehouse\u2019s growth will throw a wrench into your success.\r\n\r\nTo this end, consider whether it\u2019s worth investing in advanced inventory management features.\r\n\r\nAt minimum, mobile scanners should be a key component of your requirements list. This will allow your workers to instantly capture the location of goods. It also limits inventory data errors and ensures you have full visibility over your stock.\r\n\r\nIf you anticipate significant growth, or you expect to service bulk orders for more B2B businesses, you should consider introducing <a href=\"\/blog\/rfid-supply-chain\" rel=\" noopener\">RFID scanners<\/a> that can account for larger shipments. Such technology allows you to capture more information quickly and without compromising accuracy.\r\n\r\nIn addition, you may want to introduce more <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-technology-trends\" rel=\" noopener\">automation into your warehouse<\/a> such conveyor belt systems. If you think this is more than five years out, perhaps ask your prospective vendors how easily you can incorporate these features down the road.\r\n<h4>Packing and Shipping Process<\/h4>\r\nOnce your goods get to this stage, it feels like the work is done, which. isn\u2019t necessarily true. An inefficient packing process can cost your business big money. While the packing and shipping process is an area where inefficiencies aren\u2019t quickly identified, it\u2019s still important to plan for future improvements.\r\n\r\nThere are helpful features that may be worth including on your wms functionality list when assessing vendors. These include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Package Type Suggestion:<\/strong> This functionality will tell your workers the right box to place items into. Using <a href=\"\/blog\/package-type-selection\" rel=\" noopener\">packing type selection algorithms<\/a> will improve your shipping costs.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Automated cardboard box construction: <\/strong>You can save time at the assembly stage with a machine designed to automatically prep flat corrugated cardboard boxes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Automatic taping machines\/stuffing machines: <\/strong>This may be something your business doesn\u2019t need yet, but it\u2019s good to check whether your system provider can support integrations with such a system.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Software Automation Features<\/strong>: Advanced systems also provides features such as rate shopping, <a href=\"\/blog\/shipment-rule-automation\" rel=\" noopener\">shipment rule automation<\/a>, <a href=\"\/blog\/dropshipping\" rel=\" noopener\">dropship<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>To <a href=\"\/blog\/warehouse-management-software-roi\" rel=\" noopener\">Maximize Return<\/a>, Invest In Properly Determining Your Requirements<\/h3>\r\nYour software keeps your entire warehouse in motion so it\u2019s vital that your team invest time and energy into understanding your warehouse management requirements. 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