Warehousing & Distribution Solutions
Escape complex picking and packing, inefficient workflows, and blurry inventory visibility with Microsoft Warehouse Management – or bolster your warehousing and distribution ERP with the 3PL Automation Cloud by Avantiico, designed to automate logistics billing and enhance freight accuracy.
Common Warehousing & Distribution Challenges
The warehousing and distribution industry faces a common set of challenges that can hinder efficiency and overall productivity. These pain points include inefficient workflows, poor inventory visibility, complex picking and packing, and more, all of which can be eased with a reliable ERP system like Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Inefficient Workflows
Manual processes slow down operations and increase errors.
Poor Inventory Visibility
Lack of real-time tracking leads to stockouts or overstock.
Complex Picking and Packing
Managing multiple strategies complicates accuracy and efficiency.
Limited Mobile Integration
Without mobile support, tasks become inefficient and error-prone.
Quality Control Issues
Maintaining high standards is difficult without integrated systems.
Lack of Data Insights
Limited analysis tools hinder informed decision-making.
Microsoft Warehouse Management: A Unified Solution
Microsoft Warehouse Management is a WMS module in Dynamics 365 designed to enhance warehouse operations, boost inventory accuracy, and optimize logistics for manufacturing, distribution, and retail companies.
Microsoft also offers Warehouse Management Only Mode, a standalone warehouse management solution that integrates with external ERP or order management systems. Both versions of Microsoft's WMS enable manufacturers and distributors to improve efficiency and lower operational costs by seamlessly connecting with key business functions such as transportation, manufacturing, quality control, purchasing, sales, and returns.
Core Functions
Inbound and Outbound Workflows
Supports flexible material workflows for receiving and shipping.
Inventory Management
Provides full control over inventory status, batch and serial items, and location stocking limits.
Advanced Picking and Packing
Includes multiple picking strategies, manual packing, and automatic containerization.
Mobile Device Integration
Supports mobile devices for warehouse tasks and next-gen barcode scanners.
Quality Control
Fully integrated quality management system (QMS) for maintaining high standards.
Business Intelligence
Integrates with Power BI for enhanced data analysis and reporting.
Benefits for Manufacturers & Distributors
Efficiency
Streamlines warehouse operations, reducing manual tasks and errors.
Visibility
Offers real-time inventory tracking and full traceability of material handling.
Scalability
Easily adapts to growing distribution needs by integrating with existing systems.
Cost Savings
Minimizes operational costs through automation and optimized workflows.
Compliance
Ensures adherence to industry regulations, trade requirements and safety standards.
Warehousing & Distribution Solutions by Avantiico
The 3PL Automation Cloud
The 3PL Automation Cloud by Avantiico solves key challenges in warehousing and distribution by automating logistics billing, improving real-time data visibility, and optimizing freight and inventory management – and can integrate with any WMS.
How It Works
Words From Our Clients
"With Avantiico’s 3PL Automation Solution for Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, we automatically process hundreds of thousands of billable activities from our warehouse system without leaning on manual labor. Automating the process across 10 warehouses helped us free up significant resources and get our invoicing done within a single business day.”
Unify, Automate, & Streamline with Avantiico
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