Welcome to the InStock WMS knowledge base.
Here you will find professional articles, guides and practical advice on modern warehouse management, WMS, logistics and streamlining warehouse processes. Whether you are considering a new warehouse management system or want to get more out of your current solution, we provide you with insight into everything from order picking and goods receipt to ERP integrations, traceability, automation and best practices. The goal is to help you build a more efficient, accurate and scalable warehouse operation.
WMS vs. ERP: Who manages the warehouse?
ERP and WMS have different roles, but work best together. ERP handles orders, finances, and master data, while InStock WMS manages daily warehouse operations with real-time control over goods receipt, picking, packing, inventory, and shipping. Together, they create an efficient, accurate, and scalable logistics process.
What are the benefits of a WMS?
A modern WMS delivers benefits throughout your warehouse operations. With InStock WMS, you can reduce mispicking, increase productivity, improve inventory accuracy, and deliver goods faster and more predictably. The result is lower costs, better customer experiences, and a warehouse that is ready for further growth.
How to successfully implement WMS
A successful WMS implementation is about more than technology. With good planning, quality-assured data, seamless integrations and thorough training, InStock WMS lays the foundation for efficient warehouse operations, rapid user adoption and a safe transition to new work processes.
WMS for e-commerce and high order volumes
InStock WMS helps online stores and e-commerce businesses handle high order volumes quickly and accurately. Automated warehouse processes, optimized order picking, and seamless integrations with online stores, ERP, and carriers ensure faster deliveries, fewer errors, and a customer experience that builds loyalty.
WMS for wholesale and B2B logistics
InStock WMS is designed for wholesalers and businesses with demanding B2B logistics. Handle large orders, customer-specific packaging, labeling and documentation requirements with high precision, full traceability and efficient work processes. The result is faster deliveries, fewer errors and a warehouse operation that scales with your business.
Scale your warehouse without a corresponding increase in costs
With InStock WMS, your warehouse can grow with your business – without increasing costs. Automated work processes, standardized routines and real-time control make it possible to handle more orders, items and locations with high efficiency, fewer errors and better resource utilization.
More efficient order picking with WMS
Efficient order picking is essential for fast deliveries and satisfied customers. With InStock WMS, warehouse operators receive optimal picking assignments directly on a scanner or handheld terminal, with real-time updates and automatic validation. The result is faster picking, fewer errors, higher productivity and full traceability throughout the entire order process.
Important KPIs for warehouse operations
With the right KPIs in InStock WMS, you gain insight into how your warehouse is actually performing. Measure things like picking speed, delivery accuracy, inventory, capacity utilization, and error rate to identify bottlenecks, improve work processes, and make decisions based on real-time data.
WMS integrated with Visma Business NXT
The integration between InStock WMS and Visma Business NXT provides a seamless link between ERP and warehouse management. Orders, goods receipt, picking, inventory and deliveries are automatically synchronized, reducing manual registrations, improving data quality and making warehouse processes more efficient, traceable and scalable.
Traceability in warehouse and logistics
With InStock WMS you get full traceability throughout the entire warehouse and logistics process. Track items, batches, serial numbers and warehouse movements in real time, document all events and gain control over the flow of goods. The result is higher quality, easier non-conformance management, better compliance with regulatory requirements and more efficient warehouse operations.
WMS integrated with SAP Business One
The integration between InStock WMS and SAP Business One provides a seamless flow of information between ERP and the warehouse. Orders, goods receipts, picking, inventory and deliveries are automatically synchronized, reducing manual registrations, improving data quality and making warehouse processes more efficient and traceable.
Efficient returns management in the warehouse
With InStock WMS, returns management becomes faster, more structured and fully traceable. Register returns efficiently, assess the condition of the items and decide whether they should be put back into stock, repaired, discarded or reshipped. The result is shorter processing times, fewer errors and better control over the entire returns process.
WMS for multiple warehouses and locations
With InStock WMS you can manage multiple warehouses, stores and locations in one integrated solution. Get full visibility of inventory, product flow and work processes across your business, while ensuring high traceability, efficient resource utilization and consistent work routines.
Mobile warehouse management on scanner and handheld terminal
With mobile warehouse management in InStock WMS, warehouse operators can perform all tasks directly on a scanner or handheld terminal. Scanning, picking, goods receipt, warehouse movement and counting are performed where the goods are located, which results in faster workflow, fewer errors and full traceability throughout the entire warehouse process.
Digital goods receipt with full control
A digital goods receipt with InStock WMS gives you full control from the first scan. Register received goods quickly and accurately, detect discrepancies against purchase orders immediately and ensure that goods are placed in the correct location. The result is fewer errors, better traceability and a more efficient warehouse operation.
Rolling inventory without full inventory stoppage
With rolling stock counting in InStock WMS, inventory can be monitored continuously without stopping daily operations. Deviations are detected earlier, inventory is more accurate, and the business gains better control over items, locations, and inventory values throughout the year.
Skybasert WMS for moderne lagerdrift
A cloud-based WMS gives your business access to up-to-date inventory information – no matter where your employees are. With InStock WMS, you get a secure, scalable, and modern warehouse solution that simplifies operations, integrates with ERP, and makes it easier to grow without costly upgrades or on-premises infrastructure.
Barcode scanning in the warehouse process
Barcode scanning is one of the most important investments for a more efficient warehouse. With InStock WMS, items, locations and orders are recorded quickly and accurately, reducing errors, improving traceability and giving employees a simpler and more efficient workday.
InStock WMS and AutoStore integration
With tight integration between InStock WMS and AutoStore, you get the maximum benefit from warehouse automation. InStock manages the workflow, picking and replenishment, while AutoStore handles the automated storage of goods. The result is faster order processing, fewer errors, better capacity utilization and a warehouse that is ready for further growth.