WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Manage inventory in real time with precision

VEXPLOR WMS records every inventory movement (receiving, shipping, transfer, adjustment, status change) at the transaction level and tracks down to the lot number.

• Cycle Count: The system manages the entire flow from count plan creation to variance percentage (variance_pct) calculation per count item. When discrepancies occur, the audit trail enables root cause investigation.
• Available inventory automatic calculation: Available quantity (on-hand minus reserved) is calculated in real time. There is no need to separately aggregate shippable quantities.
• ABC analysis with 4 classification methods: Items are classified by value, shipping frequency, movement count, and Pareto composite criteria to identify high-priority management targets.
• Safety stock automatic reorder: When inventory falls below safety stock levels, a purchase request (PR) is automatically generated to ERP, and automation extends through to the purchase order (PO). Reorder point alerts can be configured at 4 severity levels.

Increase picking efficiency and reduce mispicks

4 picking strategies (single-order, batch, zone, wave) and 4 outbound priorities (FIFO, FEFO, LIFO, designated lot) are combined to apply the appropriate picking method for each situation.

• 5 slotting optimization algorithms: ABC-based, cube-based, ergonomic-based, affinity-based, and ML-recommended — high-frequency items are automatically placed in easily accessible locations. Worker travel distance is reduced to boost picking productivity.
• Barcode scan verification: Barcodes are scanned on POP screens to match picking targets against actual picked items. Mispicks are caught immediately on the shop floor.
• 5 types of replenishment automation: When picking zone inventory runs low, replenishment instructions are automatically generated. This prevents work stoppages due to stockouts during picking.

Shorten the time from receiving to putaway

The process from ASN (Advance Shipping Notice) through dock reservation, receiving inspection, and putaway is connected end to end.

• Dock reservation management: Docks are pre-assigned based on ASN information. Since the unloading dock is determined before the vehicle arrives, waiting time is reduced.
• 4 receiving types: Purchase receipt, production receipt, return receipt, and transfer receipt are handled separately. Inspection processes and putaway rules differ by type.
• Rule-based location recommendation: Putaway locations are recommended considering item category, hazmat status, temperature/humidity conditions, and co-storage permissions. This reduces the time workers spend deliberating over putaway locations.

Systematically automate the outbound process

The entire chain from wave planning to shipping is connected through workflows.

• 5 wave management types: Criteria for grouping outbound orders into waves can be flexibly configured. Automation rules with schedule/cutoff/event triggers automate wave creation.
• Wave - Slotting - Replenishment - Picking - Cartonization - Shipping: This entire chain proceeds continuously within the system. Status is tracked at each stage, enabling immediate identification of bottleneck points.
• 5 cartonization algorithms: Packaging optimization including 3D bin packing reduces box count and cuts transportation costs.
• 5 cross-docking types: Pre-planned, opportunistic, distribution, manufacturing, and transportation cross-docking minimize warehouse dwell time.

Flexibly accommodate diverse requirements

• 3D coordinate location system: Locations are managed using Row-Column-Level 3-dimensional coordinates. 5 zone types and location types (pallet, floor, shelf) are combined to accurately reflect warehouse layouts. Hazmat zones and temperature/humidity controlled zones can also be defined as zone types.
• Systematized storage rules: Item-category-specific storage rules, hazmat isolation rules, co-storage allow/prohibit rules, and FIFO enforcement rules are defined at the location level. Storage attempts that violate rules are blocked by the system, preventing worker errors.
• Customer-specific packaging specifications: Different packaging specifications are defined per customer, with specification details managed in phases. Packaging performance, barcodes, and shipping labels (5 types) are also linked. For automotive OEM customers with strict packaging standards, verification logic can block shipment when specifications are not met.
• Returnable container management: Movement history of returnable containers is tracked. Container management commonly used in the automotive parts industry can be handled within the system. Container inventory tracking and loss management are available.
• Quality hold management: Non-conforming inventory is quarantined with 6 hold reasons and 5 disposition methods. Integration with QMS (Quality Management System) ensures quality issues are immediately reflected in inventory. The entire hold-inspection-disposition process is automated through workflows, preventing accidental shipment of non-conforming inventory.
• VAS (Value-Added Services)/Kitting: 7 VAS types are managed including labeling, bundling, repacking, assembly, inspection, repair, and cleaning. Value-added work can be inserted into the outbound process per customer order.
• Inventory status management: Inventory statuses including available, reserved, under inspection, quarantined, damaged, and returned are separately managed. Status change history is tracked, enabling verification of when and why a specific lot's status changed.

Export logistics document management

VEXPLOR WMS includes 8 built-in tables for export logistics (Incoterms, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, customs, certificate of origin, etc.). This is an area that SAP EWM and Manhattan WMS either provide as separate modules or do not support. For manufacturers with significant export volume, warehouse management and export document management can be handled in a single system.

No-code deployment

The entire WMS consisting of 89 tables is deployed as a solution template with one click. DDL (table creation) - API (CRUD) - UI (screens) are automatically generated through a 6-stage pipeline, enabling rapid launch of a standard-process-based WMS.

Built-in packaging optimization

5 cartonization algorithms (Best Fit, First Fit, Decreasing, Layer Build, 3D Bin Packing) are integrated within the WMS. Without purchasing a separate packaging optimization solution, box selection and loading optimization occur within the outbound process.

Safety stock end-to-end automation

When WMS inventory levels fall below safety stock, a PR (purchase request) is automatically generated to ERP and automatically connected through to the PO (purchase order). The replenishment process is completed without manual WMS-ERP coordination.

Cross-solution integrated architecture

All integrations are achieved through FK references within a single database, requiring no middleware configuration.

Improved inventory accuracy

Transaction-level recording of all inventory movements, barcode scan verification, and systematized cycle counts improve the match between book and physical inventory. Emergency orders and line stoppages caused by inventory discrepancies are reduced.

Improved picking productivity

Slotting optimization reduces worker travel distance, and wave automation shortens pick instruction generation time. Labor management functions enable per-worker productivity measurement with incentive linkage.

Shortened inbound/outbound processing time

ASN-based dock pre-assignment, rule-based location recommendation, and the wave-picking-packing-shipping automation chain reduce the overall lead time of inbound/outbound processes.

Packaging/transportation cost reduction

Cartonization algorithms perform optimal box selection and loading, reducing unnecessary packaging material usage and transportation space waste.

Operational visibility

Inbound/outbound status dashboards, inventory status, picking progress, and other warehouse operation KPIs can be monitored in real time. Bottleneck points can be identified through data and improvement opportunities can be found.

Multi-tenant operation

All WMS data has tenant (organization) isolation applied, enabling independent operation of multiple site warehouses on a single system. Complete separation of operational data per site ensures security and data integrity.

VEXPLOR WMS is designed as a general-purpose warehouse management system, but suitability varies by industry characteristics.

Scenario 1: ASN-based receiving automation

When a supplier transmits an ASN (Advance Shipping Notice) from SCM, WMS automatically generates a receiving instruction and reserves a dock. When the vehicle arrives, shop floor workers scan barcodes on the POP screen to match ASN information against physical goods. After inspection, forklifts move materials to the locations recommended by putaway rules. Reducing manual steps from ASN reception to putaway shortens dock-to-stock time.

Scenario 2: Wave-based outbound automation

At the 3:00 PM cutoff time, the day's outbound orders are automatically grouped into waves. The system optimizes picking routes based on slotting data and checks picking zone inventory to automatically generate replenishment instructions for short items. The entire chain from picking through packing, labeling, and shipping inspection is monitored in real time on the dashboard.

Scenario 3: Minimizing warehouse dwell time with cross-docking

Material urgently needed for delivery happens to be scheduled for receiving today. Using the cross-docking function, received material bypasses the storage area and moves directly from the inbound dock to the outbound dock. Warehouse dwell time approaches zero, and the delivery deadline is met.

Scenario 4: Cycle count and inventory accuracy management

Based on ABC classification results, A-class items undergo monthly cycle counts, B-class quarterly, and C-class semi-annually. Workers scan barcodes on POP screens while entering physical quantities, and the system automatically calculates variance percentages against book quantities. When variances exceed thresholds, an investigation process is triggered to determine root causes.

Scenario 5: Safety stock automatic replenishment

When available inventory for a specific item falls below the safety stock level in WMS, a purchase request (PR) is automatically generated to ERP. Upon approval, a purchase order (PO) is automatically issued and the supplier is notified. Inventory managers do not need to check inventory levels daily — the system automatically processes the replenishment cycle.