A WMS That Fits Your Warehouse
Generic WMS platforms force your warehouse to work like their software assumes. We build WMS systems around your actual floor layout, pick paths, and labor model — because a warehouse shipping 50,000 units per day cannot afford to pick up workarounds for software that does not match the operation.
What is WMS Development?
Warehouse management system development means building software that controls every movement inside a warehouse — from the moment a truck backs into a receiving dock to the moment a packed carton leaves on an outbound trailer. This covers receiving and putaway with directed storage, inventory tracking at the bin/lot/serial level, pick/pack/ship execution with wave or waveless strategies, cycle counting, slotting optimization, and labor management. A good WMS talks to barcode scanners and RFID readers on the floor, integrates with conveyor and sortation systems via PLC, and connects upstream to your ERP and OMS.
- Directed putaway and pick workflows optimized for your specific floor layout
- Barcode (GS1-128, Code 128) and RFID integration for real-time inventory accuracy
- Wave, waveless, and zone-based picking strategies configured to your order profile
- Slotting optimization that keeps fast movers in golden zones and reduces travel time
What We Build for Warehouses
From inbound receiving to outbound shipping, every warehouse function gets purpose-built software.
Receiving & Putaway
ASN-based receiving with barcode scan verification, quality inspection workflows, and directed putaway that assigns bins based on product velocity, dimensions, and storage rules. One DC cut receiving processing time from 45 to 12 seconds per carton.
Inventory Management
Real-time inventory at the bin, lot, and serial number level. Supports FIFO, FEFO, and LIFO rotation rules. Cycle counting programs that maintain 99.8%+ accuracy without shutting down operations for full physical counts.
Pick/Pack/Ship Execution
Wave-based, waveless, and cluster picking workflows configurable by order type. Pack station verification with scan-to-pack and weight check. Automated carrier label generation and manifest closing at the shipping dock.
Slotting Optimization
Algorithms that analyze pick frequency, product dimensions, and order correlation to place fast movers in prime locations. A footwear DC reduced average pick path distance by 35% after a slotting reoptimization driven by our system.
Automation & MHE Integration
Interfaces with conveyor systems, sortation equipment, AS/RS, and AMRs through PLC and API connections. We build the WCS layer that coordinates automated equipment with manual pick zones in hybrid operations.
Labor Management & Reporting
Engineered labor standards tracking actual vs. expected performance by task type. Real-time dashboards showing units per hour, order completion rates, and dock-to-stock metrics. Shift planning tools based on forecasted volume.
Who Needs a Custom WMS?
When your warehouse outgrows spreadsheets or your current WMS fights against how you actually operate.
High-Volume E-commerce Fulfillment
DTC brands shipping 20,000+ orders per day need waveless picking that releases orders continuously, multi-carrier shipping with automated carrier selection, and returns processing workflows. One fashion retailer cut pick-to-ship time from 4 hours to 45 minutes.
Food & Beverage Distribution
Temperature-controlled warehouses need FEFO rotation, lot tracking, catch weight handling, and FSMA compliance. Zone-based picking separates frozen, refrigerated, and dry goods. A produce distributor achieved 99.97% lot accuracy with scan-enforced workflows.
Third-Party Logistics Warehouses
3PL operators managing multiple clients in a single facility need multi-tenant inventory segregation, client-specific billing rules, and configurable workflows per customer. One 3PL runs 8 clients with unique SLAs on a single WMS instance.
Manufacturing & Parts Distribution
Manufacturers need WMS that handles raw material receiving, WIP tracking, finished goods putaway, and kitting for production lines. An auto parts distributor manages 280,000 SKUs with bin-level accuracy across 400,000 sq ft of warehouse space.
How We Build Warehouse Management Systems
WMS projects fail when developers never walk the warehouse floor. We start every project with steel-toed boots.
Warehouse Floor Assessment
We walk every aisle, dock, and staging area in your facility. We map pick paths, measure travel distances, observe putaway patterns, and time each process step. We also audit your current barcode/RFID setup and identify scanning dead zones.
Process Design & Workflow Configuration
Based on the floor assessment, we design directed workflows for receiving, putaway, picking, packing, and shipping. We define slotting rules, pick strategies (wave vs. waveless), and exception handling for shorts, damages, and mispicks.
Core WMS Build & Hardware Integration
We build the WMS core with your barcode scanners (Zebra, Honeywell), RFID readers, and scale systems connected from the start. RF gun workflows are tested on actual hardware in a staging warehouse environment.
Parallel Running with Inventory Verification
The new WMS runs alongside your current system for a full inventory cycle. We reconcile stock counts between systems daily until they match. Wall-to-wall physical count at cutover confirms accuracy before going live.
Go-Live Support & Optimization
On-site support during the first 2-4 weeks of live operation. We monitor pick rates, putaway accuracy, and dock performance. Slotting is reoptimized after 30 days of live data shows actual product velocity patterns.
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WMS Development Investment
Pricing depends on warehouse size, SKU count, automation level, and integration requirements.
Single Facility WMS
Core WMS for one warehouse with receiving, putaway, picking, packing, and shipping. Barcode scanning and ERP integration included.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Full receiving-to-shipping workflows
- Barcode scan integration (GS1-128)
- Single ERP connection
- Basic inventory reporting
- Wave-based picking
- 3 months post-launch support
Advanced WMS Platform
Full-featured WMS with slotting optimization, labor management, and multi-carrier shipping for high-volume operations.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Everything in Single Facility tier
- Slotting optimization engine
- Waveless and zone-based picking
- Labor management with engineered standards
- Multi-carrier shipping integration
- Cycle counting programs
- 6 months post-launch support with SLA
Enterprise Multi-Site WMS
Multi-warehouse WMS with automation integration, advanced analytics, and cross-facility inventory visibility.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Everything in Advanced WMS tier
- Multi-warehouse, multi-tenant support
- Conveyor, sortation, and AMR integration
- Cross-facility inventory transfer management
- Advanced BI and operational analytics
- Dedicated support team and 24/7 coverage
- RFID support and IoT sensor integration
- On-premise or cloud deployment
Warehouse Management System Development Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
Packaged WMS products like Manhattan or Blue Yonder are excellent if your operations fit their workflow model. Custom makes sense when you have unique processes — unusual product handling (catch weight, hazmat kitting), complex multi-tenant 3PL billing, or automation equipment that needs tight integration. Our rule of thumb: if you are spending more than 30% of the license cost on customizing a packaged WMS, custom development often costs less long-term.
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