Businesses are always on the lookout for ways to operate more efficiently. Any business offering physical products to its customers runs into a dilemma. How and where does one store them after they’re manufactured? Depending on the product, the amount of space required can be daunting, so the warehouse management system was born.

Warehousing allows companies to safely store surplus inventory as long as needed with ease. At the same time, companies reduce their overall operating expenses. So how does it work? Let’s get to the good stuff. 

Benefit 1: Using a warehouse management system optimizes space

Warehouse management systems help warehouses optimize their flow and space usage. Even in huge warehouses like the ones managed by BYX, there’s only so much space! Warehouse management systems minimize floor space usage and keep inventory as organized as humanly possible. 

In effect, less time is wasted sorting, moving, and searching for products. For business owners, this means it’s easily accessing their inventory without a hitch.

Benefit 2: Warehousing Makes Your Inventory More Visible 

In the age of Amazon, customers expect virtually instantaneous shipping updates. If an ordered item is actually out of stock, you might wake up to a long-winded, angry review. Using a warehouse management system makes it easy to keep track of your inventory levels in real-time. 

By being able to more accurately estimate supply, inconvenient backorders can be reduced, improving customer experience. The ease of assessing inventory also enables companies to better estimate which products need to be adjusted to meet demand and reduce losses.

Benefit 3: Optimized Supply Chain 

A warehouse management system optimizes every element of a warehouse’s internal operation. It smoothes out the process of incoming shipments, storage, and outbound deliveries.  

 

A streamlined process is more cost-effective for the warehouse itself. Additionally, cost reduction is passed along to suppliers and shippers. By maximizing efficiency, warehouse management systems optimize delivery time.

Benefit 4: Better Customer Service 

 

By optimizing the entire supply chain process, warehouse management systems offer considerably faster customer service. Improved organization and efficiency cut down on the labor and equipment needed for storage services as well.

Workers know exactly when inventory will arrive and where to store it. On the flipside, warehouse management systems leave little room for error. When it’s time to package and ship an item, it’s much easier to find and prepare. Shipment times can also be optimized for worker availability.

 

In short, warehouse management solutions make it easier for warehouse workers to do their jobs effectively, boosting customer satisfaction. Another major perk? Warehouse management systems can notify customers if their inventory is running low! They automatically update customers about packing and tracking options, too. Helpful, isn’t it?

Benefit 5: Ongoing Improvement 

Warehouse management systems are technologically advanced. Technology is always growing, so new features are always developing! In other words, as efficient and reliable as BYX is, our warehousing systems are only going to improve with age. 

 

Speaking of improvement, BYX’s warehousing facilities are growing soon! This summer, we’re expanding to an even larger warehouse that’s fully equipped with a brand new warehouse management system. 

 

At BYX, we know our customers. Trucking doesn’t end at the edge of the truck bed, so we offer warehousing solutions to meet the needs of companies of all shapes and sizes. No upkeep. Easier scaling. Unmatched service. On-site staff every weekday, 24 hours a day, and robust on-site security over the weekend. 

No matter your warehousing needs, we’ve got it covered. Learn more about the warehousing services we offer, or contact us to inquire about our upcoming warehouse expansion.