Why WMS Integration Is Key to Smarter Freight Ops | Episode 51

Warehouse operations have come a long way from clipboards and shouting down aisles. As order volumes grow and e-commerce expectations rise, having the right systems in place is more critical than ever. Enter WMS integration.

In episode 51 of Banyan Technology’s Tire Tracks® podcast, Mark Hamblin, President at DMS Companies – parent company of Insight Works, joins Patrick Escolas to explore the growing importance of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). From real-time inventory visibility to TMS and ERP integrations they cover what Shippers need to know to stay competitive.

He also dives into the power of connecting WMS, TMS and ERP for seamless shipping. With integrated systems Shippers gain the accuracy, speed and visibility needed to meet customer expectations and cut down on manual rework.

“The WMS is really the operational side where I’m dealing with picking and moving inventory. The ERP looks after the cost side. When it’s all built into the same system or easily integrated, that’s when you really start to gain efficiency,” Hamblin said. “We’re not going to go out there and manage the TMS. We’re going to partner with [Banyan] to do those things. You want to leverage best-of-breed platforms that do their job very well.”

Hamblin explains how automation, cloud-based tools and AI are shaping the future of warehouse operations and why now is the time to consider a scalable solution.

WMS Integration Episode Key Points

• Welcome Mark Hamblin, President of DMS Companies.
• How to know that it’s time to invest in a WMS.
• Some of the uses for data that can be gained from a WMS.
• The difference between a WMS and an ERP.
• Other systems that a WMS ecosystem can consist of to enhance functionality.
• How this kind of system bridges the gap between the digital and physical worlds.
• Pros and cons of cloud-based versus on-prem systems.
• How the cloud forces users into better security practices.
• Understanding the cost-benefit of a WMS.