BN AUTO ID WMS — Warehouse Management System

WMS stands for Warehouse Management System — software that controls what happens inside the warehouse, from receiving and put-away through transfer, picking and stock counting, recording every movement in real time via barcode or RFID so you always know where stock sits, how much is left and who moved it.

How a WMS differs from basic inventory software

• Basic inventory software answers “how many”. A WMS answers “in which location, picked by whom, and when”.
• A WMS directs floor staff through a handheld, instead of relying on someone keying movements in afterwards.
• It handles lot/batch, serial and expiry data with FIFO/FEFO issue rules, which basic inventory tools usually lack.
• It integrates with ERP so balances and documents flow back into accounting without re-keying.

What stock counting in the WMS covers

• Cycle counting by zone or product group, without shutting the whole warehouse down.
• Full annual counts with count sheets and area assignments for each team.
• Blind counting that hides the system quantity so counters cannot see the expected figure.
• Variance summaries with an approval step before adjustment, then posting the adjustment back to ERP.
• RFID bulk reading to cut counting time in high-item-count warehouses.

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What determines the price of a WMS

• Concurrent users, and how many warehouses or sites are covered.
• Which workflows you switch on — often receiving and counting first, expanding into picking or production later.
• Cloud deployment versus on-premise on your own servers.
• ERP integration work and any customisation to match your specific processes.
• Field hardware to supply — handhelds, printers, labels or RFID tags.

We do not quote a flat price, because scope varies so widely. The fastest route is a free site survey and assessment, after which we propose the most cost-effective first phase.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is BN AUTO ID WMS different from basic inventory software?

BN AUTO ID WMS is a full enterprise warehouse system: zone, location and bin management, Lot/Batch/Serial and expiry control, FIFO/FEFO, Android handheld and RFID operation, plus two-way ERP integration. Good Morning Stock is our lite inventory program — the key functions distilled for smaller businesses.

Which ERP systems does it integrate with?

Two-way synchronization with SAP (ECC, S/4HANA, Business One), Microsoft Dynamics 365 (FO, BC), Oracle and Odoo over a REST API secured with Bearer Token, JWT and HTTPS — covering receive, issue, transfer and stock inquiry, plus item master, customer and supplier sync.

Does it support FIFO/FEFO and expiry dates?

Yes. Picking is sequenced automatically by FIFO or FEFO, with Lot, Batch and Serial Number control plus per-item expiry dates — reducing expired and dead stock.

Does it work with RFID or only barcodes?

Both. It supports 1D barcodes, 2D QR codes and DataMatrix, as well as passive UHF RFID for long-range bulk reading, and works with RFID gates and fixed or handheld readers.

Can it be deployed on cloud or on-premise?

Both. Built on Angular and ASP.NET Core 8 Web API with PostgreSQL or SQL Server, it is container-ready for Alibaba Cloud, Microsoft Azure, on-premise or hybrid deployment.

Does the handheld work without a network connection?

Yes. The Android handheld app has both online and offline modes — it keeps working when the network drops and resyncs once reconnected — plus item and stock lookup and barcode/RFID label printing on a portable printer.

Can it be used in a manufacturing plant?

Yes. A production warehouse module tracks work in process (WIP): material request per production order or BOM, picking to production, issuing raw material, reporting finished goods into the warehouse, and returning leftover material.

How much does the WMS cost, and how is it priced?

Pricing depends on the number of users and warehouses, which workflows you switch on, cloud versus on-premise deployment, the ERP integration required, and any field hardware. We do not quote a flat rate — we start with a free site survey and assessment, then propose the most cost-effective first phase.

How does stock counting work — do we have to shut the warehouse down?

You do not have to stop the whole warehouse. The system supports cycle counting by zone or product group while normal work continues, as well as full annual counts. A blind-count mode hides the system quantity from counters, and variances go through an approval step before any adjustment. With RFID, bulk reading cuts counting time substantially.