1. Receiving and shipping

With conventional warehouse management software, receiving is usually done by taking goods into the warehouse and then updating the goods information in the software.

Delivering/receiving goods and entering data don't happen at the same time, causing delays in updating inventory information. This can make stock levels hard to control and create warehouse management risks.

Smart warehouse management software uses barcode or RFID scanning to scan the codes on the goods to be received, then confirms on the device, and the quantity and condition of the goods are updated automatically in the software.

Receiving or shipping goods and entering data happen simultaneously. This speeds up order processing, updates data in real time and increases accuracy and reliability to as much as 99%.

2. Warehouse transfers

With smart warehouse management software, when any Bigmi store runs out of stock while Bigmi's warehouse network still has some, the software lets you set up transfers (also called supply routes) so goods are moved from the warehouse that has stock to the one that has run out, according to priority rules.

If all of Bigmi's warehouses are out of stock, the software can automatically create requests for quotation for the out-of-stock goods to suppliers to replenish them. 

Smart warehouse management software can also offer the option of creating transfer orders from one warehouse to another as directed by warehouse staff, flexibly, quickly and accurately.

This increases the availability of inventory to as much as 99% and reduces unnecessary inventory by up to 50%.

3. Stock counts

With conventional warehouse management software, stock is counted by creating a list of the items in the warehouse and counting by hand. Counters have to repeat the count several times to ensure accuracy. This process usually takes a lot of time and effort and can lead to errors.

However, counting has become easier than ever. You no longer need to count stock by hand; instead, you use barcode scanners to count products. By scanning location codes such as rack positions and the barcodes on goods, stock quantities are updated automatically in the software in real time, saving time and reducing errors during the count.

4. Warehouse layout management

This is an outstanding feature of smart warehouse management software.

This feature lets users manage locations, automatically identifying and showing where goods should be stored or picked, and their status, using a visual interactive map.

5. Inventory forecasting

Smart warehouse management software provides a smart analytical method for estimating how much stock needs to be purchased or produced in the future, optimizing inventory management.

6. Automatic inventory alerts

With traditional warehouse management software, warehouse managers have to raise alerts manually. This takes a lot of time and effort, is error-prone, and alerts are sometimes not handled in time, affecting business operations.

But don't worry: smart warehouse management software gives you accurate, automatic alerts about warehouse issues; for example, when stock falls below a preset minimum or runs out, the system automatically alerts the warehouse manager by email, text message or a mobile app notification.

This helps businesses avoid stock shortages or surpluses, reducing risk and unnecessary costs. It also improves operational efficiency, increases flexibility and lets businesses meet customer demand quickly and accurately.

With conventional warehouse management software, the platform is usually accounting or sales management software with built-in warehouse management, so customization is limited and the features don't meet management requirements as the business expands.