List of Features Required Within an Efficient WMS System:

1. Inbound and Outbound Operations

Inbound Operations / Receiving
Putaway Management
Advanced Shipping Notifications
Shipping Management
Picking and Packing
Value-Added Services
Product Lifecycle Management

2. Order and Fulfillment Management

Automation and Artificial Intelligence

Compliance and Regulation Management
Carrier Networking
Order Management
Inventory Management Tools
WIP Materials Tracking
Inventory Availability
Electronic Order Entry
Kitting & Assembly
Fulfillment Tracking and Audits

3. Tracking and Analysis

KPI Management
Business Intelligence Integrations
Workflow Management
Multi-Currency Support
Real-Time Tracking
Multi-Language Support

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4. Backups and Integration

Cloud-based platforms
Accounting programs such as QuickBooks
CRM software like Salesforce

5. Third-Party Logistics Support

Truck loading trackers

Transport analytics tools

6. Labor Management

Employee Timestamps
Hours Tracking
GPS Enabled Tracking
Employee Performance Management
Labor KPI Management
Labor Forecasting
Schedule Optimization

7. Transportation Management

Automated Carrier Selection

Shipment Consolidation
Route Optimization
Bid Optimization
Freight Rating
Freight Payment

8. Dashboards and Communication

User-friendly interface design

Chat functions

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9. Support Features

Email Support
Phone Support
Ticket Submission
Training Programs
Live Chat Support