Warehouse Management System Resources

Welcome to our comprehensive resource hub for THINK’s Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Here, you’ll find a wealth of information designed to help you understand, implement, and optimise WMS solutions. Whether you’re new to warehouse management or looking to upgrade your current system, our resources will provide valuable insights and guidance.

Whitepapers and eBooks

Unlocking Efficiency: The Importance of Implementing a WMS

Discover how a WMS can revolutionise your warehouse operations by improving accuracy, enhancing productivity, and reducing costs. This whitepaper explores the key benefits and provides a roadmap for successful implementation.

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Case Studies

AMCO

AMCO are a provider of a wide range of logistics services to a number of different industry sectors including; automotive supply (OEM and aftermarket), aerospace, FMCG and defence. This diversification brings many challenges, not least of which is finding a Warehouse Management System that is powerful and flexible enough to provide the different solutions required to the challenges of each industry, but at the same time remaining affordable to AMCO in the very competitive environment that they operate in.

AMCO Case Study

GLOBAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY

A global pharmaceutical company and an existing customer of Harlow Group Storage (HGS) who were using THINK’s warehouse management system to manage their stock, started a project to upgrade their SAP, and this required them to be fully integrated with the 3PL’s warehouse management system (WMS).

Pharmaceutical Case Study

XPO Logistics

XPO Logistics is one of the top ten logistics providers in the world and it’s focus on technology and investing in innovative technologies has helped establish XPO as a market leader in many areas. Following a review of the existing WMS at one of their facilities in the North West of England, XPO identified a number of shortcomings with their existing system including insufficient record retention, insufficient reporting and functionality around perpetual inventory.

XPO Logistics Case Study

FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about WMS, including system capabilities, integration options, and troubleshooting tips.

FAQ

Glossary

Our glossary of terms can help you with the many terms used when discussing for Warehouse Management Systems.

GLOSSARY

Customer Support

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Amazon, WMS and 2026, What UK SMEs Should Ignore

by admin | 16/01/2026 | Challenges, Data Input, Industries, Inventory Management, Order Picking, Order Processing, Picking Strategies, Put-Away Tasks, Quality Control, Real-Time Data, Report Generation, Reporting and Analytics, Small Businesses, Startups, Warehouse and Distribution Industry, Warehouse Management System | 0 Comments

What Amazon Has Changed Forever and What Small UK Businesses Should Ignore For more than a decade, Amazon has shaped how customers think about delivery, availability and service. Whether you sell online, wholesale, or direct to consumers, your customers don’t compare...

Automotive Warehousing in 2026 and The Limits of Generic WMS

by admin | 16/01/2026 | Automotive Industry, Challenges, Industries, Warehouse and Distribution Industry, Warehouse Management System | 0 Comments

In 2026 automotive suppliers will be operating in a more complex environment, one where traditional petrol and diesel vehicle production runs alongside electric vehicle programmes, cross-border trade remains operationally demanding, and customer expectations continue...

How a WMS Helps Automotive Supply Chains Sleigh the Festive Season

by admin | 08/12/2025 | Automotive Industry, Challenges, Demand Forecasting, Inbound Shipments, Industries, Integration Capabilities, Inventory Management, Order Processing, Real-Time Data, Return Management, Scanning Systems, Stock Management, Stock Notifications, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management System | 0 Comments

Christmas doesn’t just bring festive cheer; it also brings one of the most demanding periods for the automotive supply chain. From surges in aftermarket parts orders to the year-end push for OEM distribution, automotive warehouses need to run like a finely tuned...

A Small Business Miracle, Handle Christmas Chaos with Cheer

by admin | 08/12/2025 | Challenges, Order Processing, Retail Industry, Return Management, Small Businesses, Stock Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management System | 0 Comments

For small businesses, the festive season is both exciting and overwhelming. Orders spike, customer expectations soar, and every minute counts. Whether you run an e-commerce shop, a small distribution centre, or a local wholesale operation, efficiency is the key to...

The Future of Warehouse Management, Trends to Watch in 2026

by admin | 14/11/2025 | Warehouse and Distribution Industry, Warehouse Management System, WMS Trends | 0 Comments

The landscape of warehouse management is changing rapidly as businesses strive for greater efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. As we approach 2026, the warehouses leading the way are those embracing smarter systems, sustainable operations, and people-first...

How Analytics Are Transforming Automotive Warehousing

by admin | 11/11/2025 | Automotive Industry, Challenges, Data Economy, Data Input, Industries, Integration Capabilities, Just In Sequence (JIS), Just In Time (JIT), Real-Time Data, Report Generation, Reporting and Analytics, Sales Analysis, Stock Management, Stock Notifications, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Distribution Industry, Warehouse Management System | 0 Comments

Modern Automotive Warehousing generates enormous amounts of operational data, covering inbound materials, storage, sequencing, and outbound logistics. Yet without analytics, that data remains underused. With analytics integrated into Warehouse Management Systems...

The Role of a WMS in Streamlining Automotive Logistics

by admin | 23/10/2025 | Automotive Industry, Challenges, Data Input, Enterprise Resource Planning, Inbound Shipments, Industries, Integration Capabilities, Inventory Management, Just In Sequence (JIS), Just In Time (JIT), Order Picking, Order Processing, Outbound Processes, Real-Time Data, Scanning Systems, Sustainability, Warehouse Management System | 0 Comments

In the automotive industry, precision is everything, and we should know; the THINK Warehouse Management System began in the industry. A single missing component can halt production lines and ripple through the supply chain. With thousands of SKUs, just-in-time (JIT)...

Affordable Warehouse Management Strategies for Growing Businesses

by admin | 15/10/2025 | Barcode, Challenges, Inbound Shipments, Integration Capabilities, Labour Management, Order Picking, Order Processing, Outbound Processes, Picking Strategies, Quality Control, Real-Time Data, Reporting and Analytics, Small Businesses, Startups, Stock Management, Stock Notifications, Warehouse and Distribution Industry, Warehouse Management System, WMS Myths | 0 Comments

Running a small business is all about balance; juggling sales, suppliers, customer expectations, and often, a warehouse that’s just a little too full. For many growing companies, warehouse management starts as an afterthought: a few shelves, a spreadsheet, and a lot...

Improving Stock Accuracy in Automotive Supply Chains

by admin | 23/09/2025 | Automotive Industry, Barcode, Challenges, Industries, Integration Capabilities, Inventory Management, Just In Sequence (JIS), Just In Time (JIT), Order Picking, Order Processing, Outbound Processes, Picking Strategies, Quality Control, Real-Time Data, Scanning Systems, Stock Management, Stock Notifications, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Distribution Industry, Warehouse Management System | 0 Comments

The THINK Warehouse Management System was developed in the automotive industry, so we know a thing or two about how to improve stock accuracy in automotive supply chains. Improving accuracy helps suppliers reduce errors, avoids costly stoppages, and strengthens...

Transport to Warehousing, How to Build a Scalable Storage Operation

by admin | 23/09/2025 | Automotive Industry, Industries, Integration Capabilities, Order Picking, Order Processing, Outbound Processes, Scanning Systems, Stock Management, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems, Warehouse and Distribution Industry, Warehouse Management System | 0 Comments

Expanding from transport into warehousing is becoming popular for logistics providers. Customers increasingly want end-to-end services, not just goods moved from A to B, but flexible and reliable storage. For small and medium-sized transport businesses, this is a huge...