{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Warehouse management system","description":"Logistics operators and warehouse managers use a warehouse management system (WMS) to control all goods movements within a storage facility—from inbound receiving through putaway, picking, and packing to outbound shipment. The system manages bin locations in real time, optimises storage and pick sequences, and automatically passes shipping data to transport management or ERP systems. Unlike a general-purpose ERP, a WMS is purpose-built for the spatial and operational control of material flow, ac","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/warehouse-management-system-2","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-22T12:08:11.212592","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warehouse_management_system","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/warehouse-management-system-2","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Warehouse management system · Logistics operators and warehouse managers use a warehouse management system (WMS) to control all goods movements within a storage facility—from inbound receiving through putaway, picking, and packing to outbound shipment. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warehouse_management_system"}