Logistics ERP

What is Logistics ERP?

The Logistics software in your ERP encompasses all the functionalities linked to the logistics side of the business. At sales level, it analyzes all data relating to the sale, delivery and invoicing of goods, as well as all actions that take place prior to the sale At the procurement level, it manages all actions from the manufacturing chain through to sales. It enables suppliers to be evaluated, and invoices and purchases to be managed At warehouse management level, the software assists and guides you in inventory management, order invoicing follow-up, and centralizes data used at all functional stages of the warehouse Finally, at production level, the software prepares and organizes production activities such as manufacturing and raw materials purchasing control, production orders, etc.

What are the benefits of Logistics ERP for your company?

With ERP Logistique, you benefit from centralized and analyzed management information. All data is synchronized across all the company's IT systems and terminals. This is a real advantage for strategic reporting, which is greatly simplified by the traceability of logistics flows. What's more, an ERP system can be customized and adapted to the specific needs of each company, making it an appropriate and relevant tool. Logistics ERP controls and optimizes actions taking place within the warehouse, to identify potential for increasing performance and profitability, such as rationalizing storage capacity, or reducing the number of handling operations and thus reducing sources of error. It's an asset for consolidating company growth, albeit limited when logistics activities are crucial.

When to switch from ERP logistics to a WMS (Warehouse Management System)?

At first glance, ERP logistics functions are almost identical to those of warehouse management software. However, the WMS offers far more specialized, advanced options than ERP. In fact, the WMS focuses on operational management of the warehouse: it is capable of controlling and optimizing your flows, which is a real advantage over ERP, which only controls your stocks However, the two software packages complement each other: the WMS integrates with the ERP where all important warehouse data is stored (such as product SKU codes).

On the other hand, it's clear that a WMS offers additional functions that may prove indispensable as a company's warehousing activity evolves, particularly in multi-site operations. At a certain level, where ERP may be showing signs of its limitations, a WMS takes over to go further. For example, it can guide an operator through the picking, preparation and labeling of an order, integrating the goods into an order line according to their shipping route. On the other hand, with WMS software for e-commerce, you'll be able to perform tasks that aren't available on an ERP, because warehouse management software is more versatile. A WMS can be adapted to the way your business operates, so you don't have to change any of your working methods once the software has been installed.