Gain clearer stock visibility, and streamline picking, packing, and dispatch
For distributors, the more orders that come in, the harder stock becomes to track, and the manual processes that used to work just fine, no longer hold up.
If this sounds familiar, there are tools designed specifically to help, such as a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
A WMS, such as Sicon Barcoding and Warehousing, is an add-on solution that directly connects with Sage 200 to manage physical stock, automate barcode scanning, and streamline order processing in real-time.
If you’re considering a Sage 200 Warehouse Management system, this article looks at 3 key reasons why you need one.
More accurate stock levels
A common pain point across distribution organisations is a gap between what stock you think you have and what you actually have in the warehouse. Introducing a Sage 200 Warehouse Management System, like Sicon Barcoding and Warehousing, helps fix this issue.
By guiding your pickers to the exact location of an item and quantity needed, using barcode scanning to confirm every pick, the chances of selecting the wrong item or the wrong quantity of items, is reduced. On top of this, every stock movement is recorded in real- time, so your figures reflect what’s genuinely happening with your stock.
For your distribution business, this level of accuracy is what keeps your operations running smoothly and brings benefits such as:
- Less time spent tracking down where things went wrong
- Reduced stock discrepancies during audits
- Fewer frustrated customers receiving the wrong quantity
Reduce the risk of mis-picks
Anyone who’s run a warehouse knows how easily a picker can grab the wrong item, but the knock-on costs, like processing returns, reprinting labels, and apologising to customers, can add up fast. That’s where barcode scanning built directly into a Sage 200 WMS makes a real difference.
Instead of relying on paper lists and manual processes, warehouse staff can scan items to confirm if it’s the right product before it goes anywhere. If a picker chooses the wrong item, the system will flag it immediately, reducing any mis-picks. This simple change tends to pay for itself quickly in fewer errors, lower costs fixing mistakes and overall happier customers.
Perform stocktake and a quick stock enquiry
Stocktaking is a time-consuming task in warehouse management, usually involving spreadsheets and a staff member manually double-checking afterwards. With a Sage 200 WMS, handheld devices make this process much easier.
With a Warehouse Management System, warehouse staff can count stock directly into the system as they go, with quantities updating in real-time rather than being typed up later from handwritten notes. This not only saves time, but cuts down on manual errors and means discrepancies get spotted right away, rather than weeks down the line
Using handhelds also let teams run a quick stock enquiry on the spot. For example, if someone needs to know how many units of an item are on hand, or where they’re located in the warehouse, it can be done quickly, without needing to interrupt another staff member to check for them.
Choosing a Sage 200 Warehouse Management System
A Sage 200 Warehouse Management System can make a real difference to how your warehouse runs day to day. From more accurate stock levels and fewer mis-picks to quicker stocktakes, a WMS offers a variety of benefits to your business.
If you’re looking for a Warehouse Management System that connects directly with Sage 200, Sicon Barcoding and Warehousing is a leading add-on that improves stock visibility and streamlines your picking, packing, and despatch processes.
Want to see it in action? Watch our on-demand webinar which covers how Sicon Barcoding and Warehousing works, how to connect with courier companies for delivery and engage with the stock taking process, and much more!
If you’d like to find out more, call us on 01332959008 or visit our contact page.
Written by: Lucy Andrews, Marketing and Content Assistant at PKF Smith Cooper Systems
