Industrial

Standardize Easily. Scale Faster. Stay in Control.

Run a Leaner, Smarter Industrial Warehouse Operation

Industrial Warehousing Capabilities

Our solution

Whether you’re managing aviation parts, automotive components, high-tech MRO supplies or materials by the tonnage, Footprint® WMS helps industrial distributors work smarter. Simplify complex inventory across SKUs, kits, and locations. Boost labor output with task-specific workflows. And use real-time analytics to reduce waste, improve order flow, and stay ahead of demand. It’s all engineered to make industrial operations easier to manage and scale.

Labor Optimization

The Right Work, at the Right Time

Datex Footprint WMS streamlines labor with role-specific workflows, automated task routing, and real-time performance data, ensuring every associate is working where they’re needed most. By reducing idle time and increasing order throughput, you’ll get more from every shift, without more headcount.

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Customer Visibility

Hold and Release Without the Headaches

Deliver real-time updates, order status, and documentation to customers through an integrated portal that reflects your brand. Industrial clients expect precision, and Datex Footprint WMS gives them full visibility into inventory levels, shipment progress, and order history, so they stay informed along the way.

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Data Management

Advanced Analytics Drive Smart Decisions

Track KPIs, uncover bottlenecks, and improve operational strategy with built-in reporting and advanced analytics. Whether you’re managing aviation parts, MRO supplies, or electronics, Footprint gives you a clear view into demand trends, labor performance, and inventory flow so you can optimize faster.

Quality Control

High Standards Help Minimize Surprises

Customize inspections by SKU, customer, or product line to catch quality issues early and document them clearly. By automating your checks and logging results digitally, Datex Footprint WMS helps minimize costly returns and warranty claims, which helps protect both your margins and your customer relationships.

Watco: A Bulk Logistics Powerhouse Built for Scale

Case studies

Watco operates over 70 transload facilities across North America, handling materials like sand, steel, and aggregate by rail, truck, and barge.

They use Datex Footprint WMS to standardize operations across diverse sites, streamline tonnage tracking with scale integrations, and quickly launch new facilities using Datex Studio for rapid, site-specific configurations.

Integrations

Seamless third-party integrations to keep your entire business connected.

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