Represent the hall, racks, locations and compartments realistically as the basis for guided picking with route optimization.
Process
Digitalize warehouse management
Digital warehouse management begins where quantities, locations and movements become traceable in real time. COGLAS WEB WMS makes visible what is in the warehouse, where it sits and which movement makes sense next.
COGLAS WEB WMS Connects to your system Standard processes at go-live
Process logic
warehouse management process: connect status, data and next steps
Digital warehouse management controls stock levels, storage locations, batches, best-before dates, serial numbers, special stock indicators, blocked stock, movements, stock counts and status information. COGLAS WEB WMS maps the warehouse topology realistically, manages stock levels using strategies such as FIFO/LIFO and connects this data with goods receipt, picking, shipping and integrations to SAP, ERP, shops, carriers, warehouse technology and warehouse automation. Multi-tenant capability with storage fee billing, fine-grained permissions and a partner portal for external users are available. Entry starts at €490/month; with a suitable starting scope, go-live is possible within a few days.
The warehouse overview and location logic help staff find stock faster and book movements traceably.
Track quantities, batches, best-before dates, serial numbers, special stock indicators and blocked stock; put-away and picking by FIFO/LIFO.
Fine-grained booking and view permissions per user. Each user only sees their functions, and mis-bookings drop.
Operational signals
When warehouse management needs more than stock
COGLAS WEB WMS surfaces disruptions, status and open steps early so warehouse teams don't have to fix things after the fact.
01
Stock levels do not match
Quantities differ between reality, ERP and the warehouse list.
02
Storage locations are unclear
Items are searched for, transferred or found from experience.
03
Batch, best-before date, serial numbers and blocks are missing
Important status information is not visible where staff work.
04
Stock counts take too much time
Paper-based stock counts are very time-consuming. Without up-to-date movement data, every counting round becomes a major disruption.
Guided flow
COGLAS capabilities for warehouse management
Every step produces useful data for inventory, status, follow-on processes and leading systems.
- 01
Map the warehouse topology
Represent the hall, racks, locations and compartments realistically as the basis for guided picking with route optimization.
- 02
Use the warehouse layout day to day
The warehouse overview and location logic help staff find stock faster and book movements traceably.
- 03
Manage stock with the right attributes
Track quantities, batches, best-before dates, serial numbers, special stock indicators and blocked stock; put-away and picking by FIFO/LIFO.
- 04
Permissions and roles
Fine-grained booking and view permissions per user. Each user only sees their functions, and mis-bookings drop.
- 05
Manage master data
Central item and business-partner master data, including hazardous goods and transport equipment such as forklifts.
- 06
Tenants and storage fee billing
Control logistics services per tenant and bill them at the touch of a button.
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Partner portal for external users
Give business partners visibility of their stock and goods movements in a separate access area.
Criteria
Decisive criteria
Warehouse structure and routes
Zones, racks, compartment logic and blocked areas must be mappable, as the basis for route optimization.
Permissions and roles
Who is allowed to book, who can only view? Fine-grained permissions prevent mis-bookings.
Tenants and billing
For logistics service providers: is tenant-specific control and storage fee billing required?
Integrations
ERP, SAP, shop and carrier systems need reliable status and stock data.
Comparison
Excel, ERP or WMS for warehouse management?
| Topic | Excel | ERP | COGLAS WEB WMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock levels | manual | commercial | location-accurate and movement-based |
| Locations | loosely maintained | often limited | structured storage location logic |
| Mobile processes | no | depends | web-based and mobile-ready |
| Tenants/billing | manual | limited | tenant-specific + storage fees at the touch of a button |
| Integrations | import/export | leading system | feedback to ERP/SAP/shop/carrier |
COGLAS ist ein guter Fit, wenn
- stock levels and storage locations are not reliably up to date.
- batch, best-before date, serial numbers, blocked stock or tenants are important.
- ERP/SAP data is needed but the warehouse should be run operationally.
- search times, picking errors or stock count effort should decrease.
COGLAS ist kein guter Fit, wenn
- only a very small number of items are managed without storage location logic.
- no mobile processes or integrations are needed.
- a plain stock list is enough.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is digital warehouse management?
Digital warehouse management systematically maps stock levels, storage locations, movements and status information and connects them with operational processes such as goods receipt, picking and shipping. Für Lagerleitung, IT und Operations ist das relevant, wenn das Thema operative Lagerprozesse, Systeme und Verantwortlichkeiten im Tagesgeschäft beeinflusst.
Is ERP enough for warehouse management?
For simple stock keeping, ERP is enough. When storage locations, mobile processes, guided picking, batches, best-before dates or shipping become important, a WMS is the better fit. Für Lagerleitung, IT und Operations ist das relevant, wenn das Thema operative Lagerprozesse, Systeme und Verantwortlichkeiten im Tagesgeschäft beeinflusst.
What does digital warehouse management cost?
Costs depend on the number of users, processes, integrations and data quality. Entry into COGLAS WEB WMS starts at €490/month; the concrete scope is scoped in a quick check. Für Lagerleitung, IT und Operations ist das relevant, wenn das Thema operative Lagerprozesse, Systeme und Verantwortlichkeiten im Tagesgeschäft beeinflusst.
Does COGLAS support multiple tenants and storage fee billing?
Yes. Logistics service providers can control every step per tenant and bill their services directly through COGLAS. Storage fee billing is possible at the touch of a button. Für Lagerleitung, IT und Operations ist das relevant, wenn das Thema operative Lagerprozesse, Systeme und Verantwortlichkeiten im Tagesgeschäft beeinflusst.
Can external partners view their stock?
Yes. Through the partner portal, business partners can see their stock levels and goods movements in a separate access area. This increases transparency and reduces follow-up questions. Für Lagerleitung, IT und Operations ist das relevant, wenn das Thema operative Lagerprozesse, Systeme und Verantwortlichkeiten im Tagesgeschäft beeinflusst.
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