Every growing business reaches the point where spreadsheets and manual inventory management no longer suffice. You need a WMS, but which approach fits your situation? At Fortiqo, we help you choose from two proven routes.
Which WMS solution is the right one depends on your situation. Are you already working with a WMS that works well? Then it's often smarter to keep that system and link it to NetSuite. Are you at the beginning and want everything in one system? Then the built-in module is a logical choice. Below we explain both options.
NetSuite has its own WMS module available by default within the platform. This means that your warehouse management, from inbound to shipping, runs in the same environment as your finance, purchasing and sales. Every inventory change is instantly visible throughout your organization, with no links or synchronization delays.
The module supports barcode scanning, zone and location management, wave picking, packing and shipment management. Warehouse employees work with a handheld scanner and see exactly what they need to do: which items to pick, where they are, and in what order. The result is fewer errors, faster turnaround times, and completely paperless operations.
This route fits best if you're not currently using a WMS, or if you're switching to NetSuite and want to house everything in one system. You don't need to purchase additional software, and you avoid the complexity of links between separate systems.
Register, book and process goods digitally directly into your inventory.
Automatically instruct where goods should be stored.
Paperless picking of orders, controlled packing and preparing them for shipping.
Fast and accurate stock counts via scanners and bar code identification.
Register shipments with carriers and automatically notify customers via tracking information.
Not every business is best off with a standard WMS module. Perhaps you already use a specialized WMS that does exactly what you need, or you have warehouse processes that require specific functionality beyond what a standard module offers. We recognize this demand from our customers, and the good news: you don't have to switch! With our own iPaaS solution ConnectR you link NetSuite easily and transparently to your existing WMS.
We do this with ConnectR, Opticode's integration platform with which we build secure and reliable links between NetSuite and external applications. ConnectR synchronizes inventory levels, order statuses, shipping information and item data in real time between your WMS and your ERP. This allows you to work with up-to-date data in both systems, without manual transfers or double entry.
We have proven links with Ceyenne WMS from Diract and Syntess Atrium, among others, and can also connect other WMS solutions. The link is customized to fit your specific processes and data flows.
The choice between the built-in NetSuite WMS module and an external WMS via ConnectR depends on a few practical questions. Do you already have a WMS that your team works with and functions well? If so, it makes more sense to keep that system and connect via ConnectR. A migration to a new WMS takes time, training and risk, while a link is up and running in a few weeks without your warehouse team having to change anything.
Are you at the beginning and don't have a WMS yet, or are you moving to NetSuite as a new ERP? Then the built-in WMS module is almost always the smartest choice. You have everything in one system, and your team only has to learn one environment. For most SMBs with standard warehouse processes such as: receiving, storage, picking, packing and shipping, the NetSuite module offers more than enough.
Do you have very specific warehouse processes that go beyond standard receiving, storing, picking and shipping? Think industry-specific workflows, deep integration with automation technology such as pick-to-light or goods-to-person systems, or an existing WMS that your team is already fully familiar with. In cases like these, it may make more sense to keep your current WMS and connect it to NetSuite via ConnectR, that way you have the best of both worlds.
Having doubts? That's exactly what we're here for. In a no-obligation consultation, we will map out your current situation and advise which approach is the best fit.
Whether you opt for the NetSuite WMS module or for a link with an external WMS via ConnectR, Fortiqo guides the entire process. We start with an inventory of your current warehouse processes, advise which route fits best, and ensure an implementation that fits how your team works.
After going live, we remain available for support, optimization and further development. We know that your warehouse changes with your business, and your WMS solution must grow with it.
Schedule a no-obligation meeting with one of our consultants. We will map out your situation and advise you which WMS route best suits your business processes and growth ambitions.
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