How Produmex WMS & SAP Business One optimises warehouse space and layout

According to research, order picking can account for up to 55% of total warehouse operating costs. This means that the way you organise stock, aisles, and picking areas is a critical operational decision, not simply a routine task. Poor layout means longer walks, crowded shelves and wasted space, especially when stock levels change.

Produmex Warehouse Management System (WMS) helps businesses make better use of their existing space. Working alongside SAP Business One, it links physical warehouse activity with digital stock records, making it easier to organise goods and keep orders moving. Here are five practical ways these two solutions can help give a boost to your inventory management:

1. Map every warehouse location

Produmex WMS lets you create a clear digital structure for your warehouse, from zones and aisles to racks and individual bins. Instead of relying on memory or handwritten location notes, your team can see where stock belongs and find it faster.

A consistent location system also makes it easier to identify crowded areas, unused storage locations, and opportunities to reorganise shelves. This provides a foundation for a more efficient warehouse layout.

2. Direct goods to the right storage space

Produmex WMS also supports put-away processes that guide staff towards suitable storage locations when deliveries arrive. Rules based on your configured warehouse zones and product requirements help avoid the "put it wherever it fits" approach.

Keeping bulky goods, frequently ordered items, and products with special storage needs in appropriate areas reduces clutter and protects usable floor space. It also makes the warehouse easier to navigate as stock levels change.

3. Reduce travel time with better picking routes

Layout is not only about fitting more products onto shelves; it is also about how people move between them. Produmex WMS can organise picking tasks and guide employees to the correct locations using handheld devices. As a result, staff spend less time searching for products or unnecessarily returning to the same aisle.

By keeping fast-moving products in convenient picking areas and planning an efficient route through the warehouse, businesses can ease congestion around busy shelves. Faster picking supports operational efficiency without requiring a larger building or extra storage racks.

4. Replenish picking shelves without overcrowding

Another common space problem occurs when bulk stock and day-to-day picking stock are stored together. Popular products can overwhelm accessible shelves, while reserve stock takes up room where staff need to work.

Produmex WMS supports replenishment processes that keep designated picking locations supplied from bulk storage. Staff can refill those areas when needed rather than piling up extra stock in advance. With clearer separation between storage and picking, aisles stay more usable, goods are easier to locate, and the team can respond to changing order volumes. This also supports cost control by making existing storage use more efficient and profitable.

5. Use live inventory information to refine the layout

Even a well-planned warehouse changes as product ranges and customer habits evolve. Produmex WMS records stock movements as employees receive, move, pick, and dispatch goods, giving managers a more reliable, real-time picture of what is stored where.

Because this information flows into SAP Business One, purchasing and warehouse teams can make informed decisions across the supply chain. For example, they can identify slow-moving products occupying valuable picking space, review underused storage areas, and decide where to relocate stock. Instead of relying on occasional manual checks, warehouse managers can continually improve the layout with up-to-date information.

SAP Business One & Produmex WMS Demo

Making better use of warehouse space doesn't always mean adding more shelving or moving to bigger premises. With the right setup, SEIDOR can help you use your existing layout more effectively. Our SAP specialists offer Produmex WMS implementation and ongoing support, helping you design practical warehouse processes around your business. Get in touch to learn more.