Not all warehouses are created equal — especially in manufacturing
In a manufacturing facility, a “warehouse” is rarely a single unified space. Instead, it’s a tightly linked trio of distinct warehouse types — each with its own processes, priorities, and operational logic.
A one-size-fits-all system won’t cut it. What’s needed is a platform that can adapt — and that’s where Solvo.WMS comes in.
The 3-part structure of manufacturing warehousing
1. Raw Materials Warehouse
Handles inbound delivery, quality control, and internal supply to production lines.
Typical challenges:
- Highly diverse inventory — multiple units of measure (pcs, kg, m³, liters, pallets), complex packaging, and batch attributes like BRIX or moisture content.
- Partial or sequential issuing of materials based on production demand.
- Human error risk due to frequent manual processing.
Solvo.WMS solution:
- Supports batch-level traceability and material compatibility.
- Allows rounding logic for raw materials where exact picking is difficult.
- Enables reservation and release per production sub-order, improving space usage and reducing skill dependency.
2. Finished Goods Warehouse
Receives output from production and prepares it for shipment or temporary storage.
Typical challenges:
- High-volume intake from multiple production lines.
- Complex storage systems that favor density over accessibility (deep racks, stackers).
- Immediate shipment needs (cross-docking), often conflicting with quality controls or labeling.
Solvo.WMS solution:
- Automates reception via integration with MES, conveyors, and labeling equipment.
- Applies storage strategies based on expiration date, quality, and production date.
- Supports cross-docking with quarantine and special holding rules, including traceability via national systems.
3. Distribution Center (DC)
Executes customer-specific assembly, picking, and order shipping.
Typical challenges:
- Wide variety of SKUs with low volumes per order line.
- Diverse client requirements — labeling, handling, kitting.
- Need for fast and accurate picking with low error tolerance.
Solvo.WMS solution:
- Supports advanced picking techniques: multi-order, pick-to-light, pick-to-voice, and mixed methods.
- Enables client-specific logic and rules, even within the same product line.
- Imports individual customer specs directly from ERP, automates compliance.
One WMS, three strategies — fully synchronized
Solvo.WMS allows manufacturers to manage all three warehouse types within a single, unified system. This avoids data silos and ensures that inventory, staff, and transport coordination are always aligned — no matter where the goods are in the internal supply chain.
- Real-time updates between production and storage
- Clear status tracking from raw material to customer shipment
- End-to-end traceability across the entire warehouse cycle
- Reduced training load due to role-specific logic and automation
Built for flexibility. Powered by integration.
Solvo.WMS integrates seamlessly with:
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- ERP platforms (SAP, 1C, Microsoft Dynamics)
- Quality and regulatory systems
- Warehouse automation equipment (conveyors, shuttle systems, automated storage, labeling)
Want to rethink your internal supply chain?
Whether you’re upgrading a single zone or restructuring the entire manufacturing warehouse model, Solvo.WMS helps you do it with clarity, confidence, and control.
Let’s build your three-in-one warehouse — and turn it into one streamlined, intelligent operation.
