{"id":9694,"date":"2023-10-11T18:59:30","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T18:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/wms-requirements\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T19:47:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T19:47:53","slug":"wms-requirements","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/wms-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate WMS Requirements Guide: How to Choose the Best Ecommerce WMS\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-toc single-toc\" data-controller=\"blog-toc-controller\" data-action=\"scroll@window-&gt;blog-toc-controller#scrollChanged:passive\" id=\"toc-component\"><div class=\"single-toc-overview\"><p>Table of Contents<\/p><div class=\"single-toc-read-time\"><p>** Minutes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#h-5-essential-wms-requirements-for-ecommerce-nbsp\">5 essential WMS requirements for ecommerce&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-how-to-identify-your-own-wms-needs-and-objectives-nbsp\">How to identify your own WMS needs and objectives&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-leveraging-shipbob-s-wms-for-your-ecommerce-success-nbsp\">Leveraging ShipBob\u2019s WMS for your ecommerce success&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-wms-requirements-faqs-nbsp\">WMS requirements FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/hidden-costs-self-fulfillment-beyond-shipping-postage\/\">self-fulfilling<\/a> ecommerce orders from your own warehouse, using a warehouse management system (or WMS) can be a game-changer. It\u2019s a powerful tool: it can offer better visibility into warehouse processes, streamline operations, and even help you reduce costs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, it may seem like any WMS is an improvement \u2013 especially if your brand has been relying on a patchwork of tools and tacit knowledge.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But not all warehouse management systems are created equal. WMS solutions can vary widely in quality, ease of use, and even the capabilities they offer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the right WMS for your brand, you\u2019ll need to know what industry standards to look for and be able to pinpoint other must-haves for your unique business.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll dive deep into essential WMS requirements to guide your WMS selection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-essential-wms-requirements-for-ecommerce-nbsp\">5 essential WMS requirements for ecommerce&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what you store or sell, every ecommerce warehouse houses the same activities. A good WMS must be able to streamline and standardize all of these functions \u2013 otherwise, it\u2019s probably not up to snuff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the 5 key capabilities that every WMS should have at the most basic level.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-inventory-management-nbsp\">1. Inventory management&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your WMS should come with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inventory management<\/a> capabilities that give you full, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/real-time\/\">real-time visibility<\/a> into your inventory. It should enable you to:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>View accurate inventory counts at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/how-to-find-sku-number\/\">SKU<\/a> level at any time\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Map and identify each SKU\u2019s physical location in the warehouse&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track inventory units from procurement to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/how-last-mile-delivery-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">last-mile<\/a> delivery&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform or assist with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-cycle-count\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inventory cycle counts<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use barcodes and barcode scanners to capture inventory data and update inventory records automatically&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools give you the accurate inventory data you need to time stock replenishment correctly, avoid making errors, and make the rest of your warehouse operations more efficient.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-receiving-and-putaway\">2. Receiving and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-management\/warehouse-putaway\/\">putaway<\/a>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your warehouse management system should make it faster and easier to receive inventory shipments into your warehouse, and move that inventory into the correct storage location. Your WMS should help you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verify and inspect incoming shipments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Count units in a shipment and confirm that the amounts are correct&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate receipts for received shipments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall current storage locations in the warehouse for each inbound SKU&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optimise paths for inventory putaway to reduce labour costs and speed up the putaway process&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streamline <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/cross-docking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cross-docking<\/a> when necessary&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-order-picking-and-packing-nbsp\">3. Order picking and packing&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The order fulfilment process is one of the most critical activities within an ecommerce warehouse. As such, you need a robust warehouse management system that can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatically generate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/picking-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pick lists<\/a> based on optimal picking routes to minimise time spent&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support the ideal picking strategy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/batch-picking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">batch picking<\/a>, zone picking, etc.) for your business&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support RFID devices and other picking tools that make it easier for workers to locate and retrieve items&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leverage box selection algorithms to identify the optimal box size or packaging for each order (which minimises waste, damage, and shipping costs)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-shipping-nbsp\">4. Shipping&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good WMS will not only help you prepare orders, but also ship them to end customers quickly and cost-effectively. This means a WMS that:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatically generate shipping labels, reducing the need for manual data entry and subsequently the chance for human error&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare rates between different couriers to find the most cost-effective option&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrates seamlessly with shipping sortation technology to sort and route packages to the right loading dock more efficiently.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-returns-processing-nbsp\">5. Returns processing&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A WMS system should also facilitate your returns management processes, and help you to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Track which inventory is returned&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive returns&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designate what should be done with returned items (such as restock, repair, quarantine, recycling, or disposal)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inventory levels<\/a> accordingly&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-identify-your-own-wms-needs-and-objectives-nbsp\">How to identify your own WMS needs and objectives&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every ecommerce warehouse is different, with varying business processes, resources, and pain points. As such, what an ecommerce warehouse needs in a WMS will also vary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since there are so many warehouse management system features to take into consideration, the WMS selection process can be difficult if you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re looking for. Here are some tips to help you determine what functional requirements you need in a WMS, so you can simplify your search.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understand-how-wms-solutions-work-nbsp\">Understand how WMS solutions work&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start brainstorming what features you want in a WMS, you\u2019ll need to have a clear understanding of how most WMS solutions work and what features they typically offer. This is necessary to set realistic expectations on what you can get out of a WMS.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, a WMS is a software that includes different modules, each of which is dedicated to a different function or stage of the warehouse supply chain. For example, one module will assist with inventory management, while another will be dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/order-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order management<\/a> or returns. Often, a WMS will require hardware (such as bins, racks, barcoding scanners, etc.) to complement the software.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of desired features, a WMS should have all the features highlighted in the previous section. On top of those basic capabilities, different warehouse management systems may offer different add-ons, deeper capabilities in certain areas, or more advanced technology solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Onboarding with ShipBob\u2019s WMS was our first time connecting to a warehouse management system, so we had to get data and SKUs synced with the platform, do warehouse mapping, and get our various integrations (like Shopify and NetSuite) set up. Once everything was in place, we just had to flip a switch to start fulfilling orders. The ShipBob team even came out to our facility for a week to show us how to do everything. It was a super straightforward process. It\u2019s a very plug-and-play solution that is also customisable to our workflows.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Jourdan Davis, Operations Manager at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/pit-viper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pit Viper<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-assess-warehouse-operations-nbsp\">Assess warehouse operations&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A WMS might offer a ton of cool features \u2013 but if you don\u2019t need them, that WMS won\u2019t do that much good. That\u2019s why it\u2019s critical to examine your existing warehouse operations and assess their performance, so that you can see what problems your WMS needs to solve.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By assessing each stage of your warehouse operation separately to see what\u2019s lacking,&nbsp;you can then determine how those stages can work more seamlessly together.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, sunglasses brand Pit Viper realized that their label generation software couldn\u2019t validate which specific SKUs were going out to customers, so they knew they needed a WMS with checks and balances. After switching to ShipBob\u2019s WMS (which offers&nbsp;multiple checks from start to finish), Pit Viper\u2019s order accuracy increased from 92% to 99.7%. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThe WMS makes it really hard to send out the wrong product. It still happens on rare occasions \u2013 but it happens a lot less than before. Before we implemented ShipBob\u2019s WMS, our order accuracy rate was around 92%. Now we&#8217;re at 99.7% for order accuracy, which equates to 2,100 less mispicks a year on average.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Jourdan Davis, Operations Manager at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/pit-viper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pit Viper<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understand-your-goals-and-budget-nbsp\">Understand your goals and budget&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you assess which warehouse functions need improvement, it\u2019s time to prioritize. Based on your business\u2019s broader goals and aspirations, what problems are the most important to solve? Will one WMS make it easier, quicker, and cheaper to solve those problems and reach your goals than another?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you\u2019ll want to set a budget. If a WMS with all the bells and whistles is out of your price range, focus on solutions within your budget that excel at core competencies, and have the option to add other features as time goes on and your brand grows.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consider-future-growth-nbsp\">Consider future growth&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scalability is an important factor to consider when deciding on a warehouse management software. While your existing challenges and needs are crucial right now, you also have to keep your future WMS requirements in mind, especially if you\u2019re gearing up for growth. Your WMS should be able to scale as your business grows, so you don\u2019t have to deal with the headache and costs of switching to a new system every other year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Say, for example, that mobile scanners perfectly support your current inventory management process. However, if you have plans to take more bulk orders in couple of years, you should look to implement a WMS that can also support RFID scanners to account for larger shipments. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, if you\u2019re planning a global expansion in the near future, your WMS should be capable of scaling globally with you, rather than hold you back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netball brand Spikeball, for instance, chose ShipBob\u2019s WMS because it enabled them to run their US facility with the same software that powered the ShipBob fulfilment centre in Europe that they were already using. This made international fulfilment easy for them, and allowed them keep things simple with a single source of truth. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe beautiful thing about it is everything was connected. I could log on to our ShipBob account and see everything in one place, no matter if I\u2019m looking at our facility in Kankakee, IL, or the ShipBob fulfilment centres in Canada or Europe. It was all the same system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn\u2019t have to learn various different platforms or deal with support representatives at different companies. Plus, if we experience any issues with syncing orders between systems, there\u2019s one place we go to reconcile it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob is connected to our ERP, NetSuite, which is our single source of truth. Now we only have one place to troubleshoot and resolve potential issues across all logistics. The hybrid fulfilment solution is a connected web. The interconnectedness is why we chose ShipBob.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adam LaGesse, Global Warehousing Director at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/spikeball\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spikeball<\/a>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understand-security-needs-nbsp\">Understand security needs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Data breaches, system failures, and theft can cause serious disruptions to your warehousing operations, which will affect the rest of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-supply-chain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">supply chain<\/a>. This makes it crucial to keep safety and security in mind during your WMS selection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud-based warehouse management systems offer the perfect solution to address these needs with regular security updates, intrusion detection systems, secure data encryption, and firewalls.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consider-integration-abilities-nbsp\">Consider integration abilities&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure better supply chain management, you need a warehouse management system that can integrate with your existing tools and technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in a WMS software that integrates with your ecommerce website and any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/erp-inventory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enterprise resource planning (ERP)<\/a> software you use ensures a smooth transfer of information and allows for seamless order processing. Your WMS should also integrate seamlessly with other tools in your tech stack, such as your customer service platform, return management tool, and email marketing software.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-sure-it-fits-your-brand-s-custom-and-advanced-requests-nbsp\">Make sure it fits your brand\u2019s custom and advanced requests&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important WMS requirements to consider is customizability. With different ecommerce businesses having different warehousing needs, it\u2019s important that your WMS solution can be customised specifically for your business. This may include the ability to meet advanced requests for a fully-tailored solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, holistic health brand Earthley knew from experience that they wanted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/universal-product-codes-upc\/\">UPC<\/a> barcode verification in their picking process \u2013 but none of the first dozen WMS vendors they assessed offered it. In the end, only ShipBob\u2019s WMS provided them with the must-have features they were looking for, and has enabled them to double productivity and 10X their picking speed. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe interviewed around a dozen different SaaS providers before ShipBob was on our radar, and I felt like none of them met our needs. They were all missing key features that you can\u2019t run a business without. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, using universal product code (UPC) verification \u2014 the process of scanning a product\u2019s barcode to track inventory as it moves through fulfilment \u2014 was incredibly important to us. Half of the vendors\u2019 systems could only do UPC verification on pick or pack, but not both, which leaves you prone to errors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, I stumbled across ShipBob. From the very first call, I thought, \u201cThis is it.\u201d ShipBob is a global fulfilment platform that wrote its own software instead of using someone else\u2019s, and uses it to run their own outsourced fulfilment service. That was definitely a solution we could trust, and the solution we wanted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Ben Tietje, Co-Founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/earthley\/\">Earthley<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leveraging-shipbob-s-wms-for-your-ecommerce-success-nbsp\">Leveraging ShipBob\u2019s WMS for your ecommerce success&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re managing your own fulfilment, you can now use ShipBob\u2019s WMS\u00a0 \u2013 the same one that powers dozens of ShipBob fulfilment centres across the globe \u2013 in your own warehouses. ShipBob\u2019s cloud-based WMS is designed to optimise fulfilment and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-management\/warehouse-control-system\/\">warehouse contro<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/warehouse-control-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">l<\/a> for thousands of ecommerce brands, and includes the built-in, best-in-class capabilities below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improved-warehouse-layout-nbsp\">Improved warehouse layout&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you choose ShipBob\u2019s WMS, you get access to hands-on support from our WMS implementation team. ShipBob\u2019s experts will guide you through optimising your warehouse layout, so you\u2019ll be able to set up or\u00a0adjust <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-operations\/inventory-storage\/\">storage<\/a> and workstations for a more streamlined design that improves warehouse efficiency.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-time-inventory-tracking-nbsp\">Real-time inventory tracking&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob\u2019s WMS helps you achieve real-time inventory visibility through your ShipBob dashboard, which shows you inventory levels for every SKU, plus key data and insights on inventory movement and sales over time.&nbsp;Location-specific inventory visibility also helps you see how many units are available for each SKU at each stage of fulfilment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coupled with intelligent cycle counts, our WMS makes it easy to keep inventory levels updated and accurate. That way, you can easily see when you\u2019re running low on inventory and re-order stock at the right time. This is crucial for preventing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-kpis\/stockout-costs\/\">stockouts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-kpis\/backorder\/\">backorders<\/a> that could impact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">supply chain performance<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"601\" width=\"700\" data-id=\"9699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/10\/b78956c954d5ea065cbfb4fc6d9a712f-700x601.jpg?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9699\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/10\/b78956c954d5ea065cbfb4fc6d9a712f-700x601.jpg?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/10\/b78956c954d5ea065cbfb4fc6d9a712f-700x601.jpg?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/10\/b78956c954d5ea065cbfb4fc6d9a712f-700x601.jpg?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/10\/b78956c954d5ea065cbfb4fc6d9a712f-700x601.jpg?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/10\/b78956c954d5ea065cbfb4fc6d9a712f-700x601.jpg?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"321\" width=\"700\" data-id=\"9700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/f1ce21e95e5218b45375f2e8603da26f-700x321.jpg?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9700\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/f1ce21e95e5218b45375f2e8603da26f-700x321.jpg?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/f1ce21e95e5218b45375f2e8603da26f-700x321.jpg?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/f1ce21e95e5218b45375f2e8603da26f-700x321.jpg?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/f1ce21e95e5218b45375f2e8603da26f-700x321.jpg?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/f1ce21e95e5218b45375f2e8603da26f-700x321.jpg?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advanced-analytics-nbsp\">Advanced analytics&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob\u2019s WMS lets you automatically track and view warehouse&nbsp;performance KPIs such as order counts at the picked, packed and shipped levels, average fulfilment time and cost, shipping costs, average days in transit, and more. With these metrics, you can pinpoint which warehouse functions could be optimised. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-integration-capabilities-nbsp\">Integration capabilities&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob partners with leading ecommerce technology solutions so you can build a system that\u2019s fully customised for your business needs. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob\u2019s WMS integrates directly with top ecommerce platforms and marketplaces, as well as leading ecommerce tools for inventory, order, freight, shipping, and returns management. 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