WMS for NetSuite Goals & Functionality
Typical Advanced WMS Functionality and Scalability
for NetSuite WMS Solutions
Most WMS solutions not only offer basic functionality but also meet a variety of more complex warehouse processes as well.
RF-SMART, for example, takes it one step further by leveraging innovative solutions that can streamline your processes in the following areas:
License Plating
Allows multiple items to be grouped together under a single unique identifier, streamlining movement and tracking of pallets or containers throughout the warehouse while significantly improving handling efficiency for multi-item groupings.
“From the receiving side to all the way out the door, we are able to track where that pallet has gone, what bin it’s been to, and who has moved it.”
- Estyle Corp.
Material Handling Automation
Modern warehouses increasingly rely on various forms of automation to improve efficiency and accuracy. This includes Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) that use computer-controlled systems to automatically place and retrieve items from defined storage locations, and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) that can navigate warehouses independently to transport items between locations.
“With RF-SMART Automation, we have eliminated the manual aspects of the picking process.”
- SleepCorp
Mobile Dimensioning
Captures and utilizes product dimensions for optimizing storage space, improving packing efficiency, and calculating accurate shipping costs based on dimensional weight.
“Mobile Dimensioning was a game changer. We were losing money by not having proper weights and dimensions in the system.”
- Mann Lake
Cross-Docking
This strategy minimizes storage by moving products directly from receiving to shipping, reducing handling costs, and accelerating order fulfillment for time-sensitive items.
“Receiving is just so straightforward. We can hand it off to someone and not have to worry about it or hold their hands through the process.”
- Gump’s
Task Interleaving
Sophisticated WMS solutions can combine multiple warehouse tasks into efficient workflows, such as having a worker perform a putaway task on their way to a picking location, maximizing productivity and minimizing empty travel time.
"Pick Manager allows me to quickly assign picking tasks and keeps my employees efficient and accurate. It’s a lot easier than our previous way.”
- Thunderworks
Returns Management
Advanced systems provide structured processes for receiving, inspecting, and disposing returned items, including options for restocking, refurbishment, or disposal.
“Whether it be receiving, picking, cycle counting, returns, we’re getting the best value with each shipment is one less thing I have to worry about. It’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened in my warehouse.”
- Slate Rock FR
Advanced Picking
Beyond basic picking method, advanced WMS solutions offer automated picking management with various strategies optimized for different warehouse configurations and business requirements. This includes automated picking planning and assignment that intelligently distributes work based on priority, location, and worker capabilities.
“Warehouse workers were able to utilize their handheld scanners at each step of the picking process, where the audio and visual feedback from the handheld reduced picking errors by 25% in the first 12 months.”
- Feel Good Foods
Labor Management
Comprehensive tracking and optimization of warehouse labor resources, including performance metrics, task time standards, and workload balancing to improve productivity and reduce costs.
“RF-SMART’s Pick Planner has enabled significant labor savings, eliminating the need for a night shift without compromising on service quality or delivery."
- Mack’s Prairie Wings
Advanced Tracking and Verification Tools
These include exception management capabilities that flag and resolve discrepancies in real-time, and specialized tools industries with strict traceability requirements, such as food recall management system that can quickly identify and isolate affected inventory.
“One of the things I love about the Inventory Reporting Tool is being able to figure out something is missing now rather than when we need to pick it. It gives us an audit trail from receiving.”
- Scout Design Studio