A WMS is a software tool that focuses on the inventory movement in a warehouse. Most systems have six key features: Receiving Moving Order Picking Packing Shipping Inventory Counting We’ll get into these features in more detail later. WMS software should focus on tracking item quantities, their movement and locations in the warehouse, and validating…

An internal order is a tool within cost accounting used to monitor costs and, in some cases, revenues associated with specific tasks, projects, or activities within an organization. It provides a means for detailed tracking of financial transactions, enabling businesses to plan, monitor, and allocate costs effectively. These types of orders, generated via internal ordering…

What are the major logistical problems in the Cable, Installation and Service Industries? The logistics of moving equipment can be complicated when working with multiple people in different locations. There are many unique logistical situations for service businesses, particularly those in the cable, trade, and installation industries. These businesses often rely on a combination of…

The demand for furniture is enormous in the United States, and continually growing. But a major dichotomy exists in this more than $60 billion market – wholesale furniture distributors are still using old systems and outdated technology. While nearly every aspect of life has been ingratiated with automation, furniture companies seem to be lagging behind…

Employee Productivity with WDS TSX™ 3PL Systems Improving employee productivity is a universal goal for business owners across every industry. From comfortable working conditions to state-of-the-art equipment and tools, from incentive-based pay to improving company culture, and from increased training to placing an emphasis on self-care, companies truly try it all to achieve maximum productivity.…

Building efficiency into every aspect of an organization’s system is critical to maximizing both productivity and profits. From supply chain to customer operations and from finance to marketing, each aspect must be coordinated with accuracy. In doing so, companies are able to look at each element in their operations in order to identify weaknesses and…