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WMS Integrations: Ecommerce, ERP, Shipping and EDI Guide

October 29, 2026|10 minutes Reading time.

A warehouse management system can only be as accurate as the data moving into and out of it. When the warehouse operates apart from the platforms that create orders, plan…

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WMS Portal: What 3PL Clients Should See and Do Themselves

October 27, 2026|7 minutes Reading time.

A WMS portal is a secure, web-based interface that gives a 3PL's clients controlled access to their own records inside the warehouse management system. Each client sees its inventory, its…

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What Is a Lot Number? Examples and Lot Tracking in a WMS

October 22, 2026|11 minutes Reading time.

In plain terms, the lot number printed on a package is an identifier given to a quantity of product that was made, processed or received together and is expected to…

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LPN Barcode: How License Plate Numbers Work in a Warehouse

October 20, 2026|10 minutes Reading time.

An LPN barcode is a scannable label that carries a unique license plate number assigned to one physical container in the warehouse. That container could be a full pallet, a…

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Excess Inventory: The Hidden Costs and 6 Ways to Clear It

October 15, 2026|11 minutes Reading time.

Excess inventory is any quantity of a SKU beyond what you expect to sell or consume within a reasonable planning horizon, commonly set somewhere between 6 and 12 months of…

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Consignment Inventory: Who Owns the Stock in Your Warehouse?

October 13, 2026|8 minutes Reading time.

Consignment inventory is stock that a supplier or brand (the consignor) places in another company's custody while keeping legal ownership. The receiving party (the consignee) pays only after the goods…

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