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Warehouse Management (WMS) for Wholesale Distributors

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Built for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fasteners, C‑store/tobacco, and pharma. Ximple WMS streamlines receiving/ASN, directed putaway, bin/slotting, wave & batch picking, cycle counting, transfers, and proof of delivery—with real‑time dashboards.

Inventory ERP for Wholesale Distribution

What each leader gets

Higher throughput

Wave/batch picking and directed putaway cut travel and touches.

Fewer expedites

ATP by branch and transfer suggestions keep promises realistic.

Governance

Audit trails on inventory moves and overrides.

From warehouse friction to results

Common friction in distribution WMS capability Measurable outcome
Long pick paths & mispicks Wave/batch by zone & velocity; directed pick lists +15–30% pick rate
Receiving bottlenecks ASNs with auto tasks; label/print; cross‑dock −25% dock time
Inventory inaccuracies Cycle counts (ABC/variance), blind recounts −40% adjustments
Spoilage or wrong rotation FEFO, lots/serials, quality holds −40% adjustments
Late deliveries & disputes Route staging, POD with photos/signatures Fewer chargebacks

Operational KPIs that improve with WMS

+20–35%

lines picked/hour

−15–30%

order cycle time

−25–45%

mispicks/returns

99.9%

uptime (target)

Integrations

Barcode/RFID scanners & label printers

Carriers & rate‑shop

Route & proof‑of‑delivery apps

3PLs & external warehouses

Security & governance

SSO/SAML, RBAC, audit logs

Encryption in transit & at rest

Environment segregation

Backups with tested restores

Buyer checklist — verify before you purchase

Core operations

ASNs & exceptions at receiving

Directed putaway & slotting

Wave/batch picking

Inventory accuracy

Cycle count programs (ABC/variance)

FEFO, lots & serials

Quarantine & quality holds

Delivery & claims

Route staging & load check

POD (sign/photos) & claims

Carrier & 3PL integrations

Inventory ERP — FAQs

Does WMS support barcode/RFID and mobile scanning?

Yes. Mobile workflows cover receiving, putaway, picks, counts, transfers, and deliveries.

Can we run wave or batch picking and directed putaway?

Yes. Configure strategies by item, velocity, and zone to minimize travel and improve pick rates.

Do you handle lots/serials, FEFO, and quality holds?

Yes. Track lots/serials with FEFO rules and quarantine/quality holds tied to audit logs.

What delivery and POD options exist?

Capture signatures/photos, track routes, and post POD back to orders; carrier integrations available.

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