{"id":289557,"date":"2025-10-24T14:11:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T12:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/warehouse-management-guide"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:21:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:21:38","slug":"warehouse-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jtl-split-greyhound.betterscale.dev\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management","title":{"rendered":"Warehouse management guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"289557\" class=\"elementor elementor-289557\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body \"\n\tdata-id=\"53ef377\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"53ef377\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 0px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<nav class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-anchor-nav jtl-ew-anchor-nav--blue jtl-ew-anchor-nav--size-lg jtl-ew-anchor-nav--style-tabs \"\n\tdata-id=\"3984da5\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-anchor-nav\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-anchor-nav\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3984da5\"\n\tdata-jtl-anchor-nav\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item is-active\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\taria-current=\"page\"\t\t>Warehouse Management<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/benefits\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\t\t\t>Tasks & Advantages<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/order-picking-automation\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\t\t\t>Picking Methods<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/wms-implementation\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\t\t\t>WMS Implementation<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/nav>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-surface--sand \"\n\tdata-id=\"e8a0479\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e8a0479\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans \"\n\tdata-id=\"fa89324\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"fa89324\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 2; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 30px; --jtl-ew-columns-template: minmax(0, calc(58.333333333333% - 12.5px)) minmax(0, calc(41.666666666667% - 17.5px))\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"8f0a901\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8f0a901\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h1\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h1-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-dark-blue\" style=\"max-width: 744px\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tGuide <span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Warehouse management<\/span>\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-guide jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\" style=\"--jtl-ew-paragraph-inset-end: 80px\">Once the order has been placed, the actual work process begins. Regardless of the size of the company \u2013 from small online retailers to large logistics centers \u2013 goods must <strong>be stored, commissioned and shipped efficiently<\/strong>. Structured warehouse management ensures that items can be found quickly, packed correctly and dispatched on time. This is supported by pick lists, data reconciliation and <strong>software solutions that automate and simplify processes<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-guide jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\" style=\"--jtl-ew-paragraph-inset-end: 80px\">Precise and reliable processes are particularly important in eCommerce. Customers expect punctual delivery and a smooth process. If stock is not recorded or reordered on time, the warehouse can quickly become a bottleneck and affect the entire supply chain \u2013 with negative consequences for customer satisfaction and business success.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-space-end-80 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-guide jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\" style=\"--jtl-ew-paragraph-inset-end: 80px\">This guide provides an overview of the <strong>central tasks of warehouse management<\/strong>. It explains how <strong>planning and organization in the warehouse<\/strong> can be optimized and what contribution modern <strong>warehouse management systems<\/strong> make <strong>to increasing efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"jtl-ew-image jtl-ew-image--radius-sm jtl-ew-image--align-left jtl-ew-image--valign-top  jtl-ew-image--fit-natural\">\n\t\t<img class=\"jtl-ew-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"321866\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/jtl-split-greyhound.betterscale.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jtl-warehouse-management-software-demo.svg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\theight=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"User interface of the JTL WMS warehouse management software\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body \"\n\tdata-id=\"a1e9364\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"a1e9364\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-dark-blue\"\t\tid=\"anchor-what-is-warehouse-management-and-why-is-it-so-important\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tWhat is warehouse management - and why is it so important?\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans jtl-ew-columns--offset \"\n\tdata-id=\"e5aa1cd\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e5aa1cd\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 2; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 30px; --jtl-ew-columns-template: minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px)) minmax(0, calc(41.666666666667% - 17.5px))\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"d93c6fe\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d93c6fe\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Warehouse management refers to the systematic organization, management and control of all goods movements<\/strong> within a warehouse. It ensures that stocks are up-to-date and correct, that sales orders are processed on time and that processes from goods receipt to dispatch run smoothly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">For online and mail order companies, warehouse management is more than just an internal support function: <strong>it is the logistical backbone of the business model<\/strong>. Delivery times, availability, shipping quality and returns processing have a direct impact on customer satisfaction, customer reviews and repurchase rates.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"46e2d0b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"46e2d0b\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">In practice, it is helpful to distinguish between warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS). A WMS focuses on the management of stocks and storage locations. A WMS goes further: it controls operational processes (e.g. replenishment, order preparation), coordinates resources, provides reports and integrates into the system landscape (ERP, stores, marketplaces, shipping service providers).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The higher the sales order volume and product range, the more worthwhile the move from manual management (Excel, simple tools) via a WMS to a high-performance <strong>warehouse management system<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body jtl-ew-section--decor-guide jtl-ew-section--measure-1690 \"\n\tdata-id=\"fc5117a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"fc5117a\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--guide-flush jtl-ew-context--legacy-body jtl-ew-surface--light-cyan \"\n\tdata-id=\"61e6ad5\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"61e6ad5\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 15px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"f0c3628\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f0c3628\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"1ce6fc4\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1ce6fc4\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-lead-tight jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\tid=\"anchor-the-central-tasks-of-a-modern-warehouse-organization\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tThe central tasks of a modern warehouse organization\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">An efficient warehouse organization has a simultaneous effect on <strong>speed, quality and costs<\/strong>. It creates structured, repeatable processes and reduces search times, distances and incorrect bookings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tGoods receipt and storage\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>The warehouse process begins with incoming goods<\/strong>: deliveries are logged in, accepted, checked and received. This includes quantity and quality checks, recording batches, serial numbers or best-before dates, creating labels and posting to the system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>This is followed by storage (putaway)<\/strong>. Modern systems suggest suitable storage locations based on defined rules (dimensions\/weight, ABC\/XYZ class, hazardous goods, temperature requirements). The goal: short distances, sensible documents and fast availability. Properly controlled goods receipt is crucial for stock accuracy and shortens the dock-to-stock time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tReplenishment, order preparation and shipping\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Replenishment control ensures that picking stations are supplied on time and in the right quantities. It can be minimum value-based (min\/max), consumption-based or dynamic.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph-blocks\">\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Order preparation is often the biggest time and cost factor. Depending on the order structure, different methods are suitable: single-order picking (simple, flexible), batch picking (several orders in one run), multi-order picking (parallel compilation for many orders), zone picking (division of the warehouse into zones) or variants with consolidation or put-wall steps.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>The aim is to minimize distances, reduce picking times and avoid errors.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Shipping includes packaging, documents (e.g. customs), labeling, carrier selection (rate shopping) and handover. Clear cut-off times and exception rules (shortages, address problems) stabilize performance.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-ramp jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"17844f4\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"17844f4\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-desktop: 21px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-max: 25px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 860px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--box jtl-ew-surface--infobox-green \"\n\tdata-id=\"c142d12\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c142d12\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 20px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">More detailed information on picking methods and automation can be found on our guide page:<\/p>\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"d3c9d90\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d3c9d90\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/order-picking-automation\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tMethods of order preparation &amp; warehouse automation\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"154b297\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"154b297\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-before-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tReturns management and quality assurance\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Returns are unavoidable in the mail order business and hold potential: they provide information on product quality, packaging suitability, item descriptions and picking errors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">A standardized returns management process \u2013 also known as the <strong>RMA process<\/strong> (Return Merchandise Authorization) \u2013 covers the following areas: Logging in, identification, condition inspection, decision on restocking, refurbishment or segregation. This process makes it possible to plan returns.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Quality assurance (e.g. spot checks, initial sampling, photo documentation) should be carried out in all process steps. This reduces error rates and increases the <strong>perfect order rate<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body \"\n\tdata-id=\"cd4c017\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"cd4c017\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans \"\n\tdata-id=\"14ff4fb\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"14ff4fb\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 2; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 30px; --jtl-ew-columns-template: minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px)) minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px))\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"f184ac5\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f184ac5\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-dark-blue\"\t\tid=\"anchor-from-warehouse-organization-to-a-digital-system\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tFrom warehouse organization to a digital system\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">With growing sales order volumes and an increasing variety of items, manual processes quickly reach their limits. Excel lists, paper-based documents and verbal reconciliations can ensure neither speed nor transparency \u2013 on the contrary: stocks drift, search times increase and control becomes reactive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-48 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">This is where a <strong>warehouse management system (WMS)<\/strong> comes in: It digitally maps all warehouse movements, provides real time transparency and automatically controls operational decisions: Where is storage to take place? Which route does the picker take? Which sales orders are bundled? What replenishment quantity makes sense?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-body\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tComparison: Manual warehouse management vs. warehouse management system\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"df4900f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"df4900f\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-64 \"\n\tdata-id=\"164c7fd\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"164c7fd\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 2; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"642744b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"642744b\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Transparency<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">In manual processes, inventory management is usually carried out in tables or separate files. These have to be updated manually on a regular basis, which leads to time delays and errors. In a WMS, all goods movements (storage, transfer, order preparation, shipping) are recorded in real time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Each SKU is linked to its storage location, stock, status (e.g. reserved or available) and, if applicable, batch or serial number. This gives management a consistent view \u2013 not only of items, but also of open sales orders, backorders and exceptions.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"6cf80ea\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6cf80ea\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Error rate<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">In a purely manual environment, many errors occur due to double entries, transposed numbers or forgotten bookings. A WMS significantly reduces these risks: each process step is automatically confirmed via bar codes, QR codes or RFID tags (transmit\/receive transponders).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Plausibility checks \u2013 for example for incorrect quantities, inappropriate storage locations or missing serial numbers \u2013 ensure that discrepancies are detected and reported immediately.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"2824d0f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"2824d0f\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Scaling<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">A static warehouse layout and firmly defined workflows quickly reach their limits as soon as stocks grow or new sales channels are added. A WMS works with dynamic strategies:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list jtl-ew-standard-list--size-body-sm-loose jtl-ew-standard-list--align-left jtl-ew-standard-list--icon-arrow jtl-ew-standard-list--accent-tech\" style=\"--jtl-ew-standard-list-gap: 10px; --jtl-ew-standard-list-marker-width: 16px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Slotting:<\/strong> Automatic placement of items based on access frequency and dimensions.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Waves (picking waves):<\/strong> System bundling of similar sales orders for efficient processing.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Prioritization:<\/strong> Preferential treatment of time-critical orders (e.g. express, click &amp; collect).<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">This flexibility makes it possible to make optimum use of storage capacities, absorb seasonal peaks and adapt processes without having to completely redesign them.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"ac9eaa1\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ac9eaa1\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Manual warehouse management usually only generates individual reports \u2013 e.g. daily stock lists \u2013 without in-depth analysis functions. A WMS, on the other hand, provides an interactive dashboard that displays KPIs (key performance indicators) in real time, graphically displays trends and enables drill-downs (targeted detailed analyses).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">This allows the causes of deviations to be quickly identified and operational decisions to be made on the basis of constantly updated data.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--offset-top-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-ramp jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"be3e4d0\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"be3e4d0\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-top-desktop: -40px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-desktop: 21px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-max: 75px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 860px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--box jtl-ew-surface--infobox-green \"\n\tdata-id=\"394d598\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"394d598\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 20px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">For more on organizational levers and the advantages of structured processes, see our guide page:<\/p>\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"cfffc01\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"cfffc01\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/benefits\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tTasks &amp; benefits of an efficient warehouse organization\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body jtl-ew-section--decor-guide jtl-ew-section--measure-1690 \"\n\tdata-id=\"8df0cd5\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8df0cd5\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--guide-flush jtl-ew-context--legacy-body jtl-ew-surface--light-cyan \"\n\tdata-id=\"f2e6df9\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f2e6df9\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 15px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"436a0ee\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"436a0ee\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"7350f99\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7350f99\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-lead-tight jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\tid=\"anchor-important-key-figures-and-success-factors-in-warehouse-management\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tImportant key figures and success factors in warehouse management\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">A professional KPI system is the warehouse management\u2019s navigation tool. It translates process data into assessable results and shows whether resources are being used efficiently. Only what is measured can be improved \u2013 and only what is comparable can be controlled. In practice, the following KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are used most frequently:<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-16 \"\n\tdata-id=\"6666053\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6666053\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 16px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-order-1: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-order-2: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-order-3: 2; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"3c2b1a1\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3c2b1a1\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Pick rate (positions per hour)<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Shows how many item positions an employee commissions in one hour. A high value indicates optimized routes, ergonomic reach heights and good batch strategies. Improvements can be achieved through layout optimization, scanner support or multi-order picks.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"4195100\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"4195100\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Order Cycle Time<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Measures the time from order receipt to dispatch. It includes confirmation, order preparation, packaging and handover to the carrier. The aim is to achieve a stable, plannable throughput time, taking cut-off times into account. Automated priority control in the WMS reduces peaks and delays.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"c4dc52c\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c4dc52c\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Inventory Accuracy<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Shows how closely system and actual stocks match. Deviations are caused by incorrect postings, mix-ups or unposted stock transfers. With cycle counting (permanent inventory in sub-areas), an accuracy of over 98 % can be achieved.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-16 \"\n\tdata-id=\"cce74ba\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"cce74ba\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 16px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-order-1: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-order-2: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-order-3: 2; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"e58ca95\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e58ca95\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Perfect Order Rate<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Indicates the proportion of error-free, complete and punctual deliveries. It combines several criteria and is regarded as a key quality indicator. A value above 95% is an indicator of mature processes and a high level of customer satisfaction.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"f9b4f25\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f9b4f25\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Dock-to-Stock Time<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Time span from unloading to availability in the system. The shorter this time, the faster the goods are ready for sales orders. Automated incoming goods inspections and RFID tracking significantly shorten this process.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"1ba0eb4\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1ba0eb4\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Return rate<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Indicates the proportion of returns in relation to total orders. It must always be analyzed for causes \u2013 incorrect picking, product defects, incorrect sizes, communication errors in the store. The better the analysis, the better returns can be avoided.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"56c5b1b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"56c5b1b\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-lead-tight jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\tid=\"anchor-decision-making-aid-how-companies-find-the-right-software\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tDecision-making aid: How companies find the right software\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The introduction of a warehouse management system is a strategic decision. It affects not only processes, but also roles, IT architecture and organization. A clear catalog of requirements and a pilot phase help to find the right partner.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-16 \"\n\tdata-id=\"d18f4fe\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d18f4fe\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 16px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-order-1: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-order-2: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-order-3: 2; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"0400c2a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"0400c2a\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Selection criteria and integrations<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Functionality:<\/strong> The WMS should map the current warehouse structure and support future processes (e.g. multi-warehouse capability, batch management, replenishment logic, inventory procedures).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>User-friendliness:<\/strong> Intuitive interfaces and graphical guidance increase acceptance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Integration:<\/strong> Seamless interfaces to ERP, store, marketplace, shipping and financial system avoid media discontinuities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Operation & support:<\/strong> Availability (SLAs), update policy and cloud strategy determine long-term success.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"646a684\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"646a684\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Cloud or on-premise?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Cloud solutions<\/strong> do not require your own IT infrastructure, are quickly ready for use and enable automatic updates. They are particularly suitable for medium-sized companies with limited resources or strong seasonal fluctuations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>On-premise solutions<\/strong> offer greater individualization and control, but require their own servers and expertise. Useful for strict compliance, data protection or integration requirements.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"2b111f6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"2b111f6\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Profitability and ROI<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The return on investment (ROI) results from productivity, quality and inventory benefits. Pilot projects usually show significant improvements after just a few months:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list jtl-ew-standard-list--size-body-sm-loose jtl-ew-standard-list--align-left jtl-ew-standard-list--icon-arrow jtl-ew-standard-list--accent-tech\" style=\"--jtl-ew-standard-list-gap: 10px; --jtl-ew-standard-list-marker-width: 16px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">Error costs -30 %,<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">Picking performance +25 %,<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">Stock accuracy +3 %.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Proper data migration and training are crucial for success.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body \"\n\tdata-id=\"1198de0\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1198de0\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans \"\n\tdata-id=\"f6e21b5\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f6e21b5\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 2; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 30px; --jtl-ew-columns-template: minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px)) minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px))\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"28c97f2\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"28c97f2\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-dark-blue\"\t\tid=\"anchor-challenges-trends-and-opportunities-in-warehouse-logistics\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tChallenges, trends and opportunities in warehouse logistics\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">Warehouse logistics is under high pressure to innovate and cut costs. Globalization, customer demands for immediate availability and a shortage of skilled workers are forcing companies to rethink. At the same time, technologies are opening up new opportunities \u2013 from automation to sustainability.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"8b50e9a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8b50e9a\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-16 \"\n\tdata-id=\"198ad8c\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"198ad8c\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 2; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"b99eb55\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"b99eb55\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Skills shortage and know-how transfer<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Standardized processes and ergonomic workstations facilitate induction and training. A WMS can support new employees through guided workflows and thus halve training times.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"6209093\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6209093\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Scarcity of space and costs<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Renting or building logistics space is becoming increasingly expensive. Intelligent slotting (placement strategy) and vertical storage technologies such as shuttle or autostore systems increase space utilization by up to 40 %.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"ed3b2de\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ed3b2de\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Automation & Robotics<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Pick-by-voice (voice control), pick-by-light (light signals on the shelf) or pick-by-vision (smart glasses) shorten routes and reduce errors. Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) transport small load carriers independently to picking stations.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"b5f3fd3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"b5f3fd3\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Data & AI<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Artificial intelligence optimizes replenishment quantities and routes, detects anomalies (e.g. shortages, traffic jams) and learns from historical data. Machine learning enables forecasts for article movements and seasonal peaks.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"1b041c4\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1b041c4\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Green Logistics focuses on resource-conserving processes: optimized packaging (DIM weights), e-mobility in intralogistics, energy monitoring and avoiding returns through more precise product data. The WMS provides the basic data for CO\u2082 balancing and closed-loop processes.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body \"\n\tdata-id=\"799c6cc\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"799c6cc\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-guide-tight jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-dark-blue\"\t\tid=\"anchor-faq-and-glossary\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tFAQ and glossary\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans jtl-ew-columns--offset \"\n\tdata-id=\"ecaa912\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ecaa912\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 2; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 30px; --jtl-ew-columns-template: minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px)) minmax(0, calc(41.666666666667% - 17.5px))\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"9330c09\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9330c09\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph-blocks\">\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>When is a WMS worthwhile?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><\/strong>When manual processes or simple tools reach their limits: increasing shortages, unclear inventories, missed cut-offs, high coordination effort.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph-blocks\">\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>How long does the introduction take?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><\/strong>Typically 3-9 months, depending on data migration, training, customizing and scope of integration. A carefully planned pilot phase reduces risks.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph-blocks\">\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Which KPIs are particularly important?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><\/strong>Pick Rate, Order Cycle Time, Inventory Accuracy, Perfect Order Rate, Return Rate, Dock-to-Stock Time.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph-blocks\">\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>How do I start pragmatically?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><\/strong>With a clearly defined pilot area, robust master data, training plan, UAT (User Acceptance Tests) and a cutover plan with fallback option.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"8d8cb76\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8d8cb76\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-standard-list jtl-ew-standard-list--size-body-sm-loose jtl-ew-standard-list--align-left jtl-ew-standard-list--icon-arrow jtl-ew-standard-list--accent-tech\" style=\"--jtl-ew-standard-list-gap: 10px; --jtl-ew-standard-list-marker-width: 16px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>WMS<\/strong> &#8211; warehouse management system; manages stocks\/storage bins.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>WMS<\/strong> &#8211; Warehouse Management System; controls warehouse processes end-to-end.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Order preparation<\/strong> &#8211; compilation of items for sales orders.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Slotting<\/strong> &#8211; Strategic placement of items according to access frequency\/volume.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>FEFO\/FIFO<\/strong> &#8211; First-Expire-\/First-In-First-Out; methods for stock removal.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__marker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Cycle Counting<\/strong> &#8211; Permanent inventory through regular sample counting.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--guide-box-sm jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"e5a2b1d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e5a2b1d\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tRead on now:\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"d8ccb4b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d8ccb4b\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/benefits\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tTasks &amp; benefits of an efficient warehouse organization\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body \"\n\tdata-id=\"8d407d6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8d407d6\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans \"\n\tdata-id=\"2c585aa\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"2c585aa\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 2; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 30px; --jtl-ew-columns-template: minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px)) minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px))\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--guide-box jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"f2db50d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f2db50d\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h4-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-body\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tFurther information & overview on the topic of warehouse management\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"bfe3517\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"bfe3517\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Warehouse management guide<\/p>\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"28bc826\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"28bc826\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/benefits\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tTasks &amp; benefits of an efficient warehouse organization\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"9142bdc\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9142bdc\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/order-picking-automation\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tMethods of order preparation &amp; warehouse automation\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"145ceea\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"145ceea\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/wms-implementation\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tIntroduction of a warehouse management system (WMS)\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"ac96ef7\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ac96ef7\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; 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