# Warehouse Management features

Give your management team the tools they need to control your entire warehouse workflow. Manage purchase orders, inventory, orders, shipments and everything in between, all in real time.

Assign warehouse regions, picklists and tasks to specific employees and connect every picklist, order, shipment and movement to the employees responsible for it.

## Handle each step of your operation

You have all the control you need – from receiving POs to picking, order assembly and even returns.

## Manage multiple warehouses

Easily move and track inventory between bins and warehouses.

## Plan your space better

Optimize your warehouse layout with our real-time warehouse visualization technology.

## Visualize regions and bins

Track inventory, visualize regions and bins, and note when stock is received or returned by customers.

## Know what you have and where

Scan bins and run audit reports to determine if there are discrepancies.

## Track inventory as it moves

Keep track of inventory as it’s transferred within your warehouse or from one warehouse to another.

## Serial and lot number tracking

Keep track of serialized items across locations and track expiration dates.

## FBA removals

Request removals from FBA and bring inventory back to your warehouse whenever you want.

## Locate SKUs

Quickly find where an SKU is located in the warehouse. Browse bin contents and movements.

## Optimize order picking

Divide picklists by regions and bins to further optimize your operation.

## Receive RMAs

Easily processes returns and receive them back into inventory.

## Increase employee productivity

Assign different employees to different sections of the warehouse.

## Get real-time updates

Oversee which regions are actively being worked on and view the most recent activity.

## Get workflow insights

Monitor picked units, employees, and their start and end times.

## Multi-client support

Track inventory across multiple companies and clients.

## Accurate tracking and reporting

Monitor employee performance and inventory movement with [Skustack Lens](https://skustack.com/features/skustack-lens/).

## Warehouse visualization

Get real-time visibility into your operations and optimize your layout for maximum efficiency.

## Customizable billing and invoicing

Create custom charges for each one of your clients.

### What is a warehouse management system (WMS)?

A warehouse management system (WMS) is software that streamlines warehouse operations—from receiving and storage to picking and packing. A modern WMS, such as Descartes Sellercloud (Skustack), is a cloud-based platform with mobile barcode scanning capabilities, guided pick routes, and inventory tracking.

### How does a warehouse management system work?

A warehouse management system (WMS), such as Descartes Sellercloud (Skustack), contains SKU-based information for every product and bin location in your warehouse. It connects to your sales channels and generates guided picking routes, directing warehouse employees to the correct bin locations during order fulfillment. Bin locations are assigned via barcode scanning at inventory putaway, and the WMS keeps track of every SKU’s location in each warehouse.

### Does Descartes Sellercloud’s WMS support barcode scanning in the warehouse?

Yes, Descartes Sellercloud’s WMS enables barcode scanning to speed up inventory movement tracking, reduce walking time, and improve order fulfillment accuracy.

### Can I automate inventory processes with Descartes Sellercloud’s WMS?

Yes. Descartes Sellercloud’s WMS automates inventory receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and cycle counting processes to reduce manual work and errors.

### How can I manage damaged or expired inventory in the warehouse?

Use a warehouse management system, such as Descartes Sellercloud’s WMS, which offers dedicated processes for flagging and managing damaged or expired products. It keeps track of lot numbers and expiration dates, alerting you when products expire to ensure accurate records.