Footprint® WMS

A modern 3PL needs a warehouse management system (WMS) with real-time inventory visibility, multi-client warehouse management, integrated billing, customer self-service, automation support, and flexibility.

Together, these capabilities help improve operational efficiency, quickly adapt workflows, onboard customers faster, deliver better customer experiences, and scale warehouse operations as customer expectations continue to evolve.

Warehouse management software for controlled environments should support temperature-controlled operations, inventory segregation, lot and expiration tracking, audit trails and configurable compliance workflows.

These capabilities help operators protect product integrity, maintain traceability and manage regulated, bonded and temperature-sensitive inventory while supporting validation and compliance requirements specific to their operations.

Warehouse management software helps 3PLs scale by streamlining multi-client operations, automating inventory management and billing, and providing the visibility needed to meet customer SLAs. 

A modern WMS enables providers to onboard new customers, manage higher order volumes, and adapt to growing operational complexity without increasing costs at the same pace.

A modern 3PL WMS should include real-time inventory visibility, multi-client warehouse management, integrated billing, customer self-service, automation support, and configurable workflows.

These capabilities help 3PLs improve efficiency, onboard customers faster, maintain inventory accuracy, and adapt to changing business requirements without complex custom development. 

Signs your current WMS is holding your business back include limited inventory visibility, manual billing processes, slow customer onboarding, inefficient warehouse operations, and difficulty scaling as demand grows.

A modern WMS helps automate critical workflows, improve accuracy, and provide the flexibility needed to support growth and evolving customer expectations.

A 3PL can improve customer visibility by providing a modern customer portal with real-time inventory visibility, order tracking, reporting, and billing transparency.

Self-service access gives customers immediate insight into their operations, reduces routine support requests, and helps build stronger, longer-lasting customer relationships.

A traditional WMS is typically designed to manage warehouse operations, while a modern 3PL WMS is built to support the unique needs of third-party logistics providers.

In addition to providing real-time inventory visibility, a modern 3PL WMS includes native multi-client warehouse management, integrated billing, customer self-service, and configurable workflows that help 3PLs scale more efficiently.

3PL warehouse management software should include customer-specific billing contracts, configurable rates, automated charge capture, and flexible invoicing rules for storage, handling, accessorials, value-added services, and freight.

These capabilities help 3PLs apply each customer’s negotiated terms accurately, reduce manual billing errors, consolidate charges, and maintain a clear audit trail between warehouse activity and invoices. 

Yes. Datex can integrate with ERP, TMS and other business systems through open APIs, pre-built connectors, and native EDI capabilities.

These integrations can support order exchange, inventory synchronization, financial data, and shipping workflows while helping you connect your existing technology without replacing your entire system.

Timelines vary widely based on project scope and complexity. Straightforward implementations can take 12 weeks or less, while larger, more complex projects may take 12 months or longer.

Moving from an on-premise WMS to a cloud-based WMS can reduce internal IT maintenance, simplify software updates,  and provide more flexible scalability, security,  and disaster-recovery options. 

A cloud deployment can also improve remote accessibility and operational agility while giving organizations the ability to transition gradually through a phased or hybrid migration approach. 

Cartonization automatically determines the most appropriate carton for each shipment, while rate shopping compares carriers and service levels to select the best shipping option based on configurable business rules.

Together, these capabilities help 3PLs reduce shipping costs, improve packing accuracy, automate carrier selection, and deliver orders more efficiently across multiple customers. 

A warehouse management system supports kitting and value-added services through configurable workflows for assembly, relabeling, repackaging, packaging, and customer-specific work instructions.

These capabilities help 3PLs deliver specialized services, improve operational efficiency, maintain inventory accuracy, and meet each customer’s unique fulfillment requirements.