WMS for e-commerce

Efficient omnichannel logistics

An e-commerce warehouse must streamline all logistical processes to meet consumer expectations. Mecalux has developed a WMS that optimises the logistics of online shops, whatever their size, number of daily orders or storage capacity.

Challenges for smart e-commerce warehouse management

Large numbers of SKUs	Omnichannel shopping
Unstocked warehouse SKUs	Fast deliveries
High order volumes	Multiple delivery modes
Low-unit orders	Seasonal sales

What e-commerce advantages does the WMS provide?
Efficient picking. Simplifies workflows	More speed. Improves order picking times	Error elimination. Prevents errors during order fulfilment	High profitability. Guarantees a fast ROI	Flexibility and scalability Grows with your business and adapts to in-house changes

How does a WMS for e-commerce work?

• Reception. Operators identify products as they arrive at the warehouse. The system sorts and bundles them into groups from the list of open customer orders:
  - Single-unit orders.
  - Multi-unit orders.
  - Items to store.
• Storage. Items that must be stored are assigned a location in the racks.
• Picking. The system manages order fulfilment as per the assigned group.
  Single-unit orders (cross-docking): items that comprise single-unit orders are moved directly to the packing and dispatch area.
  Multi-unit orders: products are sent to a just-in-time order prep area. The system triggers the tasks required to complete the order.
• Packaging. The order is packed and the Multi Carrier Shipping module identifies it with a carrier-specific label.
• Dispatch. The system reports that the order is finalised and ready for distribution and delivery. Simultaneously, it provides the customer with an online tracking number.