Timely delivery of products to customers, processing and fulfillment of orders, as well as organization of efficient logistics depend on the level of warehouse automation. In today's world, business requirements have increased significantly, but there is a way out for managers - WMS warehouse management systems. This is software that controls, administers, and autonomously performs a range of tasks from the moment the goods arrive at the warehouse to the moment they leave.

WMS systems are gaining popularity. The choice of management systems depends on the scope and scale of the company. Systems can be completely autonomous or part of a single ERP management module.

WMS systems in Ukraine perform a variety of functions. The main ones are:

Structuring the warehouse and managing its operation. Many WMS systems have an algorithm that calculates the efficient placement of objects.

Monitoring the amount of product inventory through RFID, AIDC, barcode scanners.

Zoning of products depending on the entered criteria. This helps employees to set up the optimal process of assembling, packaging, and shipping orders.

Organization of reporting, creation of a warehouse plan based on previous periods.

WMS functions are not limited to warehouse processes - the system is capable of managing staff work and monitoring staff KPIs.

In Ukraine, both off-the-shelf WMS systems and products developed specifically for the requirements of a particular business are used. The choice depends on the company - in some situations, a company can get by with off-the-shelf software without losing the quality of warehouse management. Deeper tasks of optimizing warehouse processes may require customized solutions. The price of WMS systems also affects the choice.

Let's take a look at the current WMS systems in Ukraine that are popular in this field of activity.

Stock Solutions WMS

It is one of the top management systems on the market. The system is popular in Ukraine, as evidenced by its inclusion in the country's top 3 WMS. Functionally, the warehouse management system is not inferior to foreign software, and in technical terms, it even surpasses it.

A feature of the system is its full adaptation to the conditions of national business. The WMS Stock Solutions control center supports integration into almost all ERP systems.

WMS UIS

The integrated management system WMS UIS is designed for medium and large businesses. It is based on business models specific to Ukraine. Thanks to sophisticated algorithms, the system can compensate for staff shortages by optimizing warehouse and logistics operations offline.

NetSuite WMS by Oracle

A powerful software system for automating warehouse operations developed by Oracle. Despite the lack of direct adaptation to Ukrainian business models, the system has proven itself in practice. It fully controls such processes as receiving, storing, and shipping products.

3PL Central

The cloud-based 3PL manager provides a remote service for optimizing warehouse operations, developing a center work plan, etc. The software is equipped with a modern interface that greatly facilitates user interaction with the program.

Astro WMS

The WMS system from the European developer Consafe Logistics. The software is precisely focused on warehouse work, as this is the main focus of the CL brand. WMS offers solutions for any logistics model. It includes specialized functionality.

Implementing a WMS system in a warehouse is the main solution for many businesses, but this approach will not always be able to meet the company's more in-depth requirements. In such cases, a personalized system will be a reliable solution.

Advantages of a personal WMS:

• fine-tuning to the company's needs;
• consideration of non-standard business tasks;
• the software is not overloaded with unnecessary functions;
• the ability to integrate advanced functionality.

Personal WMS systems offer a significant advantage in the long run. The owner does not need to periodically spend the budget on license updates, because this WMS is his or her property. Businesses with non-standard needs should pay attention to such solutions.