{"id":289557,"date":"2025-10-24T14:11:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T12:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/warehouse-management-guide"},"modified":"2026-04-22T09:53:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:53:24","slug":"warehouse-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management","title":{"rendered":"Warehouse management guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<section class=\"section-1570\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t<div class=\"toc-widget toc-widget-69ed01589b172 blue-scheme\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n    <div class=\"toc-widget__buttons\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"toc-widget__buttons-burger\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-bars\"><\/i>\n            <span class=\"toc-widget__buttons-burger--text\">Content<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"toc-widget__buttons-close d-none\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-left\"><\/i>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"toc-widget__content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"toc-widget__content\">\n            <div class=\"toc-widget__content--item is-primary\">\n    <a href=\"#guide\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Guide Warehouse management<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#what-is-warehouse-management-and-why-is-it-so-important\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">01<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">What is warehouse management - and why is it so important?<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#the-central-tasks-of-a-modern-warehouse-organization\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">02<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">The central tasks of a modern warehouse organization<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#from-warehouse-organization-to-a-digital-system\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">03<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">From warehouse organization to a digital system<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#important-key-figures-and-success-factors-in-warehouse-management\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">04<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Important key figures and success factors in warehouse management<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#decision-making-aid-how-companies-find-the-right-software\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">05<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Decision-making aid: How companies find the right software<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#challenges-trends-and-opportunities-in-warehouse-logistics\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">06<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Challenges, trends and opportunities in warehouse logistics<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#faq-and-glossary\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">07<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">FAQ and glossary<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"toc-widget-scroll-to-top d-none blue-scheme\">\n    <button type=\"button\" id=\"scrollToTop\" class=\"toc-widget-scroll-to-top__button\">\n        <i class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-up\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div><div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs blue-scheme\">\n            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav\">\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item active\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\">Warehouse Management<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/benefits\">Tasks & Advantages<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/order-picking-automation\">Picking Methods<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/wms-implementation\">WMS Implementation<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69ed01589ba92 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section id=\"guide\" class=\"hero-product-section green mb-0 utils-69ed01589ba92\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-7 hero-product-section__content orange\">\n\t<h1 class=\"hero-product-section__content--title\">Guide <span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Warehouse management<\/span><\/h1>\t<div class=\"hero-product-section__content--text mr-0 mb-3 mr-md-8 mb-md-5\">\n<p>Once the order has been placed, the actual work process begins. Regardless of the size of the company &#8211; from small online retailers to large logistics centers &#8211; goods must <strong>be stored, commissioned and shipped efficiently<\/strong>. Structured warehouse management ensures that items can be found quickly, packed correctly and dispatched on time. This is supported by pick lists, data reconciliation and <strong>software solutions that automate and simplify processes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Precise and reliable processes are particularly important in eCommerce. Customers expect punctual delivery and a smooth process. If stock is not recorded or reordered on time, the warehouse can quickly become a bottleneck and affect the entire supply chain &#8211; with negative consequences for customer satisfaction and business success.<\/p>\n<p>This guide provides an overview of the <strong>central tasks of warehouse management<\/strong>. It explains how <strong>planning and organization in the warehouse<\/strong> can be optimized and what contribution modern <strong>warehouse management systems<\/strong> make <strong>to increasing efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-5 hero-product-section__image\">\n\t<picture><source type=\"image\/svg+xml\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20708%20735'%20xml:space='preserve'%3E%3C\/svg%3E 1x\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/jtl-lagerverwaltungssoftware-demo.svg 1x, https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/jtl-lagerverwaltungssoftware-demo.svg 1x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20708%20735'%20xml:space='preserve'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/jtl-lagerverwaltungssoftware-demo.svg\" width=\"708\" height=\"735\" alt=\"Benutzeroberfl\u00e4che der JTL-WMS Lagerverwaltungssoftware\" class=\"lazy img-fluid border-solid \"><\/picture><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a1ada { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69ed0158a1ada\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<h2 id=\"anchor-what-is-warehouse-management-and-why-is-it-so-important\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">What is warehouse management - and why is it so important?<a href=\"#what-is-warehouse-management-and-why-is-it-so-important\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#what-is-warehouse-management-and-why-is-it-so-important\"><\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t<p><strong>Warehouse management refers to the systematic organization, management and control of all goods movements<\/strong> within a warehouse. It ensures that stocks are up-to-date and correct, that sales orders are processed on time and that processes from goods receipt to dispatch run smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>For online and mail order companies, warehouse management is more than just an internal support function: <strong>it is the logistical backbone of the business model<\/strong>. Delivery times, availability, shipping quality and returns processing have a direct impact on customer satisfaction, customer reviews and repurchase rates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a2b6f { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xl-5 offset-xl-1 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between utils-69ed0158a2b6f\">\n\t<p>In practice, it is helpful to distinguish between warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS). A WMS focuses on the management of stocks and storage locations. A WMS goes further: it controls operational processes (e.g. replenishment, order preparation), coordinates resources, provides reports and integrates into the system landscape (ERP, stores, marketplaces, shipping service providers).<\/p>\n<p>The higher the sales order volume and product range, the more worthwhile the move from manual management (Excel, simple tools) via a WMS to a high-performance <strong>warehouse management system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<section class=\"green section-1690\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"decorated-container-inner \">\n        <div class=\"decorated-container-square-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"decorated-container-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"decorated-container\">\n                        <div class=\"decorated-container-items-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h2 id=\"anchor-the-central-tasks-of-a-modern-warehouse-organization\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">The central tasks of a modern warehouse organization<a href=\"#the-central-tasks-of-a-modern-warehouse-organization\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#the-central-tasks-of-a-modern-warehouse-organization\"><\/a><\/h2><p>An efficient warehouse organization has a simultaneous effect on <strong>speed, quality and costs<\/strong>. It creates structured, repeatable processes and reduces search times, distances and incorrect bookings.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Goods receipt and storage<\/h3><p><strong>The warehouse process begins with incoming goods<\/strong>: deliveries are logged in, accepted, checked and received. This includes quantity and quality checks, recording batches, serial numbers or best-before dates, creating labels and posting to the system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This is followed by storage (putaway)<\/strong>. Modern systems suggest suitable storage locations based on defined rules (dimensions\/weight, ABC\/XYZ class, hazardous goods, temperature requirements). The goal: short distances, sensible documents and fast availability. Properly controlled goods receipt is crucial for stock accuracy and shortens the dock-to-stock time.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Replenishment, order preparation and shipping<\/h3>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>Replenishment control ensures that picking stations are supplied on time and in the right quantities. It can be minimum value-based (min\/max), consumption-based or dynamic.<\/p>\n<p>Order preparation is often the biggest time and cost factor. Depending on the order structure, different methods are suitable: single-order picking (simple, flexible), batch picking (several orders in one run), multi-order picking (parallel compilation for many orders), zone picking (division of the warehouse into zones) or variants with consolidation or put-wall steps.<br \/>\n<strong>The aim is to minimize distances, reduce picking times and avoid errors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shipping includes packaging, documents (e.g. customs), labeling, carrier selection (rate shopping) and handover. Clear cut-off times and exception rules (shortages, address problems) stabilize performance.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div><style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69ed0158a44b8 {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 25px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69ed0158a44b8 left-aligned\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:0;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>More detailed information on picking methods and automation can be found on our guide page:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/order-picking-automation\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Methods of order preparation &amp; warehouse automation<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>    <\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading mt-5\">Returns management and quality assurance<\/h3><p>Returns are unavoidable in the mail order business and hold potential: they provide information on product quality, packaging suitability, item descriptions and picking errors.<\/p>\n<p>A standardized returns management process &#8211; also known as the <strong>RMA process<\/strong> (Return Merchandise Authorization) &#8211; covers the following areas: Logging in, identification, condition inspection, decision on restocking, refurbishment or segregation. This process makes it possible to plan returns.<\/p>\n<p>Quality assurance (e.g. spot checks, initial sampling, photo documentation) should be carried out in all process steps. This reduces error rates and increases the <strong>perfect order rate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a51a9 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section green utils-69ed0158a51a9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 pt-lg-4 pt-md-0 pt-lg-0\">\n\t<h2 id=\"anchor-from-warehouse-organization-to-a-digital-system\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5 pt-lg-0\">From warehouse organization to a digital system<a href=\"#from-warehouse-organization-to-a-digital-system\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#from-warehouse-organization-to-a-digital-system\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7\">\n<p>With growing sales order volumes and an increasing variety of items, manual processes quickly reach their limits. Excel lists, paper-based documents and verbal reconciliations can ensure neither speed nor transparency &#8211; on the contrary: stocks drift, search times increase and control becomes reactive.<\/p>\n<p>This is where a <strong>warehouse management system (WMS)<\/strong> comes in: It digitally maps all warehouse movements, provides real time transparency and automatically controls operational decisions: Where is storage to take place? Which route does the picker take? Which sales orders are bundled? What replenishment quantity makes sense?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-normal-subtitle mb-5 pt-lg-0\">Comparison: Manual warehouse management vs. warehouse management system<\/h3><\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a5c9d { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 utils-69ed0158a5c9d\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<style>\n\t.grid-69ed0158a6101 { --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69ed0158a6101 { --columns: 1fr 1fr; --rows: 5; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-8 grid grid-69ed0158a6101\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a6306 { background-color: #E6F9FA !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158a6306 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158a6306 grid-item grid-item-69ed0158a6306\">\n\t<p><strong>Transparency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In manual processes, inventory management is usually carried out in tables or separate files. These have to be updated manually on a regular basis, which leads to time delays and errors. In a WMS, all goods movements (storage, transfer, order preparation, shipping) are recorded in real time.<\/p>\n<p>Each SKU is linked to its storage location, stock, status (e.g. reserved or available) and, if applicable, batch or serial number. This gives management a consistent view &#8211; not only of items, but also of open sales orders, backorders and exceptions.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a66fa { background-color: #E6F9FA !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158a66fa { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158a66fa { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158a66fa grid-item grid-item-69ed0158a66fa\">\n\t<p><strong>Error rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a purely manual environment, many errors occur due to double entries, transposed numbers or forgotten bookings. A WMS significantly reduces these risks: each process step is automatically confirmed via bar codes, QR codes or RFID tags (transmit\/receive transponders).<\/p>\n<p>Plausibility checks &#8211; for example for incorrect quantities, inappropriate storage locations or missing serial numbers &#8211; ensure that discrepancies are detected and reported immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a6afd { background-color: #E6F9FA !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158a6afd { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158a6afd { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158a6afd grid-item grid-item-69ed0158a6afd\">\n\t<p><strong>Scaling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A static warehouse layout and firmly defined workflows quickly reach their limits as soon as stocks grow or new sales channels are added. A WMS works with dynamic strategies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Slotting:<\/strong> Automatic placement of items based on access frequency and dimensions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waves (picking waves):<\/strong> System bundling of similar sales orders for efficient processing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prioritization:<\/strong> Preferential treatment of time-critical orders (e.g. express, click &amp; collect).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This flexibility makes it possible to make optimum use of storage capacities, absorb seasonal peaks and adapt processes without having to completely redesign them.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a6f0b { background-color: #E6F9FA !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158a6f0b { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 4; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158a6f0b { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158a6f0b grid-item grid-item-69ed0158a6f0b\">\n\t<p><strong>Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Manual warehouse management usually only generates individual reports &#8211; e.g. daily stock lists &#8211; without in-depth analysis functions. A WMS, on the other hand, provides an interactive dashboard that displays KPIs (key performance indicators) in real time, graphically displays trends and enables drill-downs (targeted detailed analyses).<\/p>\n<p>This allows the causes of deviations to be quickly identified and operational decisions to be made on the basis of constantly updated data.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69ed0158a7573 {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 75px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69ed0158a7573 left-aligned md-offset-y-none\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:-40px;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>For more on organizational levers and the advantages of structured processes, see our guide page:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/benefits\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Tasks &amp; benefits of an efficient warehouse organization<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>    <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<section class=\"green section-1690\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"decorated-container-inner \">\n        <div class=\"decorated-container-square-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"decorated-container-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"decorated-container\">\n                        <div class=\"decorated-container-items-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h2 id=\"anchor-important-key-figures-and-success-factors-in-warehouse-management\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">Important key figures and success factors in warehouse management<a href=\"#important-key-figures-and-success-factors-in-warehouse-management\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#important-key-figures-and-success-factors-in-warehouse-management\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>A professional KPI system is the warehouse management&#8217;s navigation tool. It translates process data into assessable results and shows whether resources are being used efficiently. Only what is measured can be improved &#8211; and only what is comparable can be controlled. In practice, the following KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are used most frequently:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69ed0158a886a { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69ed0158a886a { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69ed0158a886a\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a8a02 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158a8a02 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158a8a02 grid-item grid-item-69ed0158a8a02\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>Pick rate (positions per hour)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shows how many item positions an employee commissions in one hour. A high value indicates optimized routes, ergonomic reach heights and good batch strategies. Improvements can be achieved through layout optimization, scanner support or multi-order picks.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a8d1e { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158a8d1e { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158a8d1e { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158a8d1e grid-item grid-item-69ed0158a8d1e\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>Order Cycle Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Measures the time from order receipt to dispatch. It includes confirmation, order preparation, packaging and handover to the carrier. The aim is to achieve a stable, plannable throughput time, taking cut-off times into account. Automated priority control in the WMS reduces peaks and delays.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a9008 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158a9008 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158a9008 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158a9008 grid-item grid-item-69ed0158a9008\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>Inventory Accuracy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shows how closely system and actual stocks match. Deviations are caused by incorrect postings, mix-ups or unposted stock transfers. With cycle counting (permanent inventory in sub-areas), an accuracy of over 98 % can be achieved.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69ed0158a93a4 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69ed0158a93a4 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69ed0158a93a4\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a94aa { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158a94aa { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158a94aa grid-item grid-item-69ed0158a94aa\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>Perfect Order Rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indicates the proportion of error-free, complete and punctual deliveries. It combines several criteria and is regarded as a key quality indicator. A value above 95% is an indicator of mature processes and a high level of customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a9782 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158a9782 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158a9782 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158a9782 grid-item grid-item-69ed0158a9782\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>Dock-to-Stock Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time span from unloading to availability in the system. The shorter this time, the faster the goods are ready for sales orders. Automated incoming goods inspections and RFID tracking significantly shorten this process.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158a9a82 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158a9a82 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158a9a82 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158a9a82 grid-item grid-item-69ed0158a9a82\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>Return rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indicates the proportion of returns in relation to total orders. It must always be analyzed for causes &#8211; incorrect picking, product defects, incorrect sizes, communication errors in the store. The better the analysis, the better returns can be avoided.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h2 id=\"anchor-decision-making-aid-how-companies-find-the-right-software\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">Decision-making aid: How companies find the right software<a href=\"#decision-making-aid-how-companies-find-the-right-software\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#decision-making-aid-how-companies-find-the-right-software\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>The introduction of a warehouse management system is a strategic decision. It affects not only processes, but also roles, IT architecture and organization. A clear catalog of requirements and a pilot phase help to find the right partner.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69ed0158aa188 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69ed0158aa188 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69ed0158aa188\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158aa2b9 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158aa2b9 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158aa2b9 grid-item grid-item-69ed0158aa2b9\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Selection criteria and integrations<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>Functionality:<\/strong> The WMS should map the current warehouse structure and support future processes (e.g. multi-warehouse capability, batch management, replenishment logic, inventory procedures).<\/p>\n<p><strong>User-friendliness:<\/strong> Intuitive interfaces and graphical guidance increase acceptance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Integration:<\/strong> Seamless interfaces to ERP, store, marketplace, shipping and financial system avoid media discontinuities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Operation &amp; support:<\/strong> Availability (SLAs), update policy and cloud strategy determine long-term success.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158aa701 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158aa701 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158aa701 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158aa701 grid-item grid-item-69ed0158aa701\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Cloud or on-premise?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>Cloud solutions<\/strong> do not require your own IT infrastructure, are quickly ready for use and enable automatic updates. They are particularly suitable for medium-sized companies with limited resources or strong seasonal fluctuations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On-premise solutions<\/strong> offer greater individualization and control, but require their own servers and expertise. Useful for strict compliance, data protection or integration requirements.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158aaaee { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158aaaee { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158aaaee { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158aaaee grid-item grid-item-69ed0158aaaee\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Profitability and ROI<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>The return on investment (ROI) results from productivity, quality and inventory benefits. Pilot projects usually show significant improvements after just a few months:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Error costs -30 %,<\/li>\n<li>Picking performance +25 %,<\/li>\n<li>Stock accuracy +3 %.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Proper data migration and training are crucial for success.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158ab033 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section green utils-69ed0158ab033\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 pt-lg-4\">\n\t<h2 id=\"anchor-challenges-trends-and-opportunities-in-warehouse-logistics\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">Challenges, trends and opportunities in warehouse logistics<a href=\"#challenges-trends-and-opportunities-in-warehouse-logistics\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#challenges-trends-and-opportunities-in-warehouse-logistics\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-5\">\n<p>Warehouse logistics is under high pressure to innovate and cut costs. Globalization, customer demands for immediate availability and a shortage of skilled workers are forcing companies to rethink. At the same time, technologies are opening up new opportunities &#8211; from automation to sustainability.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158ab630 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 utils-69ed0158ab630\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<style>\n\t.grid-69ed0158ab944 { --columns: 1; --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69ed0158ab944 { --columns: 2; --rows: 5; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69ed0158ab944\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158aba47 { background-color: #E6F9FA !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158aba47 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158aba47 grid-item grid-item-69ed0158aba47\">\n\t<p><strong>Skills shortage and know-how transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Standardized processes and ergonomic workstations facilitate induction and training. A WMS can support new employees through guided workflows and thus halve training times.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158abd2a { background-color: #E6F9FA !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158abd2a { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158abd2a { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158abd2a grid-item grid-item-69ed0158abd2a\">\n\t<p><strong>Scarcity of space and costs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Renting or building logistics space is becoming increasingly expensive. Intelligent slotting (placement strategy) and vertical storage technologies such as shuttle or autostore systems increase space utilization by up to 40 %.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158ac062 { background-color: #E6F9FA !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158ac062 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158ac062 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158ac062 grid-item grid-item-69ed0158ac062\">\n\t<p><strong>Automation &amp; Robotics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pick-by-voice (voice control), pick-by-light (light signals on the shelf) or pick-by-vision (smart glasses) shorten routes and reduce errors. Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) transport small load carriers independently to picking stations.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158ac33a { background-color: #E6F9FA !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158ac33a { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 4; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158ac33a { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158ac33a grid-item grid-item-69ed0158ac33a\">\n\t<p><strong>Data &amp; AI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Artificial intelligence optimizes replenishment quantities and routes, detects anomalies (e.g. shortages, traffic jams) and learns from historical data. Machine learning enables forecasts for article movements and seasonal peaks.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158ac638 { background-color: #E6F9FA !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69ed0158ac638 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 5; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69ed0158ac638 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69ed0158ac638 grid-item grid-item-69ed0158ac638\">\n\t<p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Green Logistics focuses on resource-conserving processes: optimized packaging (DIM weights), e-mobility in intralogistics, energy monitoring and avoiding returns through more precise product data. The WMS provides the basic data for CO\u2082 balancing and closed-loop processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158ac9db { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69ed0158ac9db\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<h2 id=\"anchor-faq-and-glossary\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">FAQ and glossary<a href=\"#faq-and-glossary\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#faq-and-glossary\"><\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>When is a WMS worthwhile?<br \/>\n<\/strong>When manual processes or simple tools reach their limits: increasing shortages, unclear inventories, missed cut-offs, high coordination effort.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long does the introduction take?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Typically 3-9 months, depending on data migration, training, customizing and scope of integration. A carefully planned pilot phase reduces risks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which KPIs are particularly important?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Pick Rate, Order Cycle Time, Inventory Accuracy, Perfect Order Rate, Return Rate, Dock-to-Stock Time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I start pragmatically?<br \/>\n<\/strong>With a clearly defined pilot area, robust master data, training plan, UAT (User Acceptance Tests) and a cutover plan with fallback option.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158ad12e { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xl-5 offset-xl-1 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between utils-69ed0158ad12e\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WMS<\/strong> &#8211; warehouse management system; manages stocks\/storage bins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>WMS<\/strong> &#8211; Warehouse Management System; controls warehouse processes end-to-end.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Order preparation<\/strong> &#8211; compilation of items for sales orders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slotting<\/strong> &#8211; Strategic placement of items according to access frequency\/volume.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FEFO\/FIFO<\/strong> &#8211; First-Expire-\/First-In-First-Out; methods for stock removal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cycle Counting<\/strong> &#8211; Permanent inventory through regular sample counting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158ad4c7 { background-color: #82E3E8 !important; }\n<\/style>\t<div class=\"row no-gutters pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 mt-lg-5 basic-br themenwelten-last-card utils-69ed0158ad4c7\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<span class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5 h3\">Read on now:<\/span><div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/benefits\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Tasks &amp; benefits of an efficient warehouse organization<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section green\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158ae054 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style>\t<div class=\"row no-gutters utils-69ed0158ae054\">\n\t\t<style>\n\t.utils-69ed0158ae243 { background-color: #E6F9FA !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 pt-md-7 pr-md-7 pb-md-7 pl-md-7 basic-br themenwelten-last-card utils-69ed0158ae243 col\">\n\t<span class=\"redesign-styles__subtitle mb-4 h4\">Further information &amp; overview on the topic of warehouse management<\/span><div class=\"list-widget\">\n    <ul class=\"list-widget__wrapper\" style=\"row-gap:16px;\">\n                    \n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Warehouse management guide<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/benefits\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Tasks &amp; benefits of an efficient warehouse organization<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/order-picking-automation\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Methods of order preparation &amp; warehouse automation<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"\/en\/topics\/warehouse-management\/wms-implementation\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Introduction of a warehouse management system (WMS)<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>            <\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Content Guide Warehouse management 01 What is warehouse management - and why is it so important? 02 The central tasks of a modern warehouse organization 03 From warehouse organization to a digital system 04 Important key figures and success factors in warehouse management 05 Decision-making aid: How companies find the right software 06 Challenges, trends","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/product-landing.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-289557","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/289557","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=289557"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/289557\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":321614,"href":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/289557\/revisions\/321614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=289557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}