WMS – Warehouse Management System
Create a data-driven culture with industrial intelligence for all logistical processes in your warehouse.
What is a WMS and how Does it Transform your Warehouse?
A WMS (Warehouse Management System) is a platform that allows you to automate, manage, and synchronize all warehouse logistics operations in real time:
- Material location control
- Stock management
- Task and resource planning
- Goods receipt and dispatch
- Demand planning
- Complete traceability of operations
A WMS should be a flexible, scalable, and modular system that allows you to comprehensively manage, control, and optimize all warehouse processes, adapting to the growth of your business and the particularities of your operations.
In addition, it should integrate robustly and efficiently with ERP and MES systems to offer a solution that is fully connected to the company’s production and administrative processes.
Full warehouse digitization through a WMS enables:
- Increased operational efficiency
- Reduced logistical and administrative costs
- Minimized errors and improved traceability
- Improved information and process security
- Optimized supply chain from start to finish
Main Functionalities of the WMS System
Real-time Inventory and Traceability
Optimization of warehouse management with real-time control of inventory, locations, and movements of products and materials.
Automated Tasks and Team Digitization
Assignment of tasks to warehouse personnel based on their defined roles and digitization of personnel processes and functions through devices, tablets, PDAs, panel PCs, etc.
Total Traceability and Precision
Ensures total traceability through technologies such as barcodes, QR codes, RFID, or NFC tags, ensuring precision and efficiency in every operation.
Optimized Orders
Management of orders in advanced picking, cross-docking, and storage processes.
Agile Planning of Resources and Deliveries
Warehouse planning function to schedule resources, shipments, reassignment of jobs and deliveries, assignment of new tasks, etc.
Quality Control and Product Traceability
System for inspection and management of the quality and traceability of incoming goods, produced items, and available stock (weight measurements, temperature controls, liquid levels, etc.).
Receipts and Dispatches Integrated with ERP
Advanced management of receipts, dispatches, and returns with full integration with ERP systems.
KPIs and Real-Time Reporting
Customizable real-time reporting with all key warehouse performance KPI indicators.
Key Benefits of the WMS System
- 75% reduction in data entry time.
- 8% increase in merchandise volume with 27% fewer staff hours.
- 22% increase in productivity.
- Reduction of work in progress (WIP) by an average of 32%
- 30% stock reduction.
- 80% reduction in error rate.
- Delivery reliability of at least 96%.
- Correct recording and validation of working hours.
- Optimization of personnel and capacity planning in terms of anticipated work.
- Secure visitor management.
Manage your warehouse with traceability and total control in real time
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Distributed Supply Chain
Coordinate multiple plants or work centers, ensuring the synchronized flow of materials and products between them.
Supplier and Subcontracting Management
Plan external activities, aligning third-party deliveries with internal production needs.
Demand Forecasting and Aggregate Planning
Adjust plans based on sales forecasts and market trends, balancing capacity and inventory.
Inventory Optimization
Reduce overstock and shortages through planning aligned with actual demand and supply times.
Procurement Planning
Launch purchase or supply needs well in advance, based on expected consumption and supplier lead time.
Related Solutions and Services
MES – Manufacturing Execution System
Geprom’s MES is designed to act as the central hub of industrial operations, integrating with automation (SCADA, PLC), business (ERP), and support (quality, maintenance, logistics) systems. Its modular architecture allows for flexible scaling, from data capture to complete traceability.
- Native integration with SCADA/DCS for real-time data capture
- Connection with ERP for orders, stocks, and reporting
- Interoperability with quality, traceability, CMMS, and WMS modules
- Validation in SAP, Microsoft, SAGE, etc. environments
- Multi-site and multi-plant architecture
Energy Efficiency Software
Integration with CMMS, MES, SCADA, and electrical devices
Connected, supervised, and optimized energy in real time
Geprom’s energy efficiency software integrates with the rest of the plant architecture to provide a complete view of consumption. It connects with SCADA to acquire electrical data, with CMMS to optimize maintenance, and with MES to correlate consumption with productivity.
- Captures data from SCADA and electrical sensors
- Crosses energy consumption with OEE, batches, or shifts via MES
- Integration with CMMS for predictive energy maintenance
- Compatible with ISO audits and industrial energy regulations
APS – Advanced Planning and Scheduling
Integration with other systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, QMS, WMS)
Global vision and optimized production scheduling
Geprom’s APS system allows you to plan and sequence manufacturing orders considering the actual plant capacity and the restrictions of materials, machines, and personnel. Its integration with ERP, MES, and other industrial systems ensures dynamic, accurate planning aligned with the operation.
- Bidirectional connection with ERP (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, SAGE, etc.)
- Real-time synchronization with MES for production execution
- Simulation of productive digital twin type scenarios
- Flexible programming in multiline and multiplant environments
- Resource optimization and bottleneck reduction
SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
Integration with PLC, MES, DCS and ERP
Total supervision and base for industrial digitization
Geprom’s SCADA system connects with plant devices (PLCs, sensors, actuators) and feeds data to systems such as MES or ERP. It is the basis of real-time supervision and a key pillar for the deployment of MOM architectures.
- Direct communication with PLCs and DCS
- Synchronization with MES for recipe control, alarms, and OEE
- Export of historical data to ERP or BI
- Flexibility to connect to existing sensors, HMI interfaces, and control systems
SCM – Supply Chain Management
Integration with other systems (ERP, MES, APS, WMS, external suppliers)
Total control and end-to-end traceability
Geprom’s SCM system comprehensively coordinates the supply chain, from demand forecasting to final delivery. Its ability to integrate with ERP, MES, APS, and supplier platforms enables agile, transparent, and efficient management of the entire logistics network.
- Bidirectional connection with ERP (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, etc.)
- Multisite and multi-logistics center cross-planning
- Simulation of digital twin type logistics scenarios
- Inventory optimization and overstock reduction
- Shared visibility with suppliers and subcontractors
CMMS – Computerized Maintenance Management System
Integration with MES, ERP, WMS and IoT devices
Connected maintenance for a more efficient factory
Geprom’s GeTag CMMS software integrates in real time with MES, WMS and ERP to consolidate all information related to assets, maintenance, parts and resources. Its open architecture allows the incorporation of predictive maintenance technologies and advanced analytics.
- Connection with ERP for purchases, stocks, costs and planning
- Integration with MES for planning productive maintenance
- Synchronization with WMS for parts, technical warehouse and spare parts
- Connectivity with sensors, IoT, NFC/RFID tags
- Prepared for predictive maintenance and advanced analytics
QMS – Advanced Quality Management Software
Integration with MES, ERP, and inspection systems
Connected quality control and total traceability
QMS connects with MES and ERP to ensure a continuous flow of data between production, quality, and business. In addition, it integrates with LIMS systems, measuring devices, and artificial vision, capturing key parameters in real time to ensure product and process conformity.
- Direct interface with MES to activate automatic controls
- Synchronization with ERP for document and batch management
- Integration with sensors, scales, artificial vision, SCADA
- Compatible with ISO, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards
- Connectivity with laboratory systems (LIMS)
Industrial Control Tower
Integration with all MOM, ERP, IoT systems, and BI platforms
Centralized command center for global decision-making
Geprom’s industrial control tower collects data from MES, SCADA, ERP, and IoT sensors to provide a unified view of the entire factory or group of plants. It is the top layer of operational intelligence, ideal for multi-plant environments and distributed processes.
- Integration with MES, SCADA, ERP, IoT, sensors, and external devices
- Creation of personalized dashboards, accessible from any device
- Real-time decision-making based on cross-referenced data
- Global orchestration of processes, plants, and systems
- Automation of decisions based on operational rules
Success Stories
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What our Clients Say
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“This project is a commitment to innovation that will allow us to evolve our business and thus guarantee the authenticity and quality of our tobacco. With Telefónica Tech’s traceability solution, we comply with European regulations on tobacco products and achieve comprehensive control and monitoring.”
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“The digital transformation project that we are starting aims to improve each and every one of the company’s processes, adapting to the new technological environments to achieve the highest level of effectiveness and efficiency at the Fini Company”
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“Measuring, controlling, and reducing the costs of bottling and storage processes is our challenge in a highly competitive environment with companies in the sector and declining consumption in all markets. Decisions regarding both processes, along with those related to quality, must be precise to offer the best service, and thus differentiate ourselves from our competitors.”
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“The IoT4DigitalTwin project, developed in consortium with Geprom and Gefasoft, has allowed us to incorporate the most advanced technologies of Industry 4.0, is bearing fruit, and represents an advance in boosting our competitiveness and efficiency.”
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“With the collaboration of Geprom and its GeTag platform, we have boosted the efficiency of our processes by centralizing business information and improving the customer service we offer.”
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“Through the technology consulting sessions, they outlined the implementation of Industry 4.0, indicating not only the areas for improvement that we were seeking, but also other improvements that will help us enhance our production and our work system.”
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“Proactively deploying a pilot test of the MES Objective system allowed us to verify the reduction of unnecessary costs to a minimum and allowed us to assess the investment in detail.”
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“Objective’s technical support service demonstrates its excellent knowledge time and again, available 24 hours a day”
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“In MES, master data can be fantastically integrated with production lines to eliminate paper on the factory floor. Furthermore, always having the correct data available is a necessity in our sector.”
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“The collaboration with Objective is very pleasant. The combination of Objective’s technical solution and Modiform’s experience has led to new ideas and developments that we now see again in the new version of Objective.”
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The Digital Maturity Pyramid
What Level of Digital Maturity Drives a WMS?
The implementation of a WMS is a key step on the ISA-95 route: it consolidates Level 3 when integrated with MES to operate the warehouse in real time (inventory, locations, traceability and orders) and prepares the leap towards a MOM platform (Level 4) where planning (APS/SCM), production (MES/SCADA), quality (QMS) and maintenance (EAM) coexist.
Do you want to assess how your WMS fits into this pyramid and what is missing for the next level? Let’s talk and map it out in your case.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Adoption is rapid thanks to intuitive interfaces. The WMS reduces repetitive tasks, minimizes errors, and streamlines processes, improving the work environment and safety. It requires initial training and support for the change.
It allows you to track each product from entry to dispatch, with details of batches, locations, responsible parties, and dates. It facilitates audits, quality control, and regulatory compliance (FIFO/FEFO, etc.).
Modern WMS integrate with the main ERPs (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, etc.) through APIs. This integration allows for fluid, secure, and real-time synchronization, preventing duplication and errors.
It can be implemented on‑premise or in the cloud. It usually requires servers, radio frequency terminals, RFID/QR readers, robust Wi‑Fi or 4G/5G connectivity, and compatibility with the ERP.
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