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appropriate packaging (usually items that are sold by
the case or pallet) and don't require post-picking
handling or additional inspection prior to shipment.
Pre-manifesting can speed up the pick-and-pack
process significantly because it reduces the number of
times that a product is handled in the warehouse.
A WMS that enables pre-manifesting makes receiving
and shipping these items much faster and more
accurate, and can also provide a flexible manifesting
solution that's compliant with virtually all national and
regional carriers.
"Pre-manifesting can greatly minimize shipping errors
with bulk goods. It makes receiving and shipping
these items much faster and more accurate, which is
absolutely crucial to customers in many industries,"
adds Laycock. "The key in shipping is to select a WMS
with robust manifesting features that's compliant with
all of the major and regional carriers."
It's not uncommon for warehouse distribution
center operators to hesitate when implementing a
WMS out of fear that the deployment process will
disrupt their day-to-day businesses. The truth is, an
experienced WMS implementation team will study the
individual needs of the business and have a plan to
deploy a new system with minimal impact to daily
operations. The result? Better organization, a more
integrated and efficient workforce, and streamlining
of warehouse space and processes that enable the
business to ship and deliver every order on time—no
matter how big or small.
In the world of e-fulfillment, choosing a flexible and
scalable WMS solution is the first step on the path to
successfully growing your operations and your brand.
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