In logistics and warehouse environments, efficient document and label printing is crucial. From shipping labels to inventory reports, the ability to reliably print these documents from warehouse management systems (WMS) like SAP, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, and Oracle are vital to ensure efficient operations. LRS Enterprise Output Management enhances printing capabilities, streamlines workflows, and strengthens reliability and security.

The Challenges of Warehouse Application Printing

Managing print workflows in logistics is complex, and companies face countless challenges. These include print delays caused by disjointed systems and inefficient infrastructure as well as inconsistent print quality, which affects inventory and shipping accuracy.

Likewise, document mapping and bundling challenges can lead to incorrect pairing of documents that disrupts order fulfillment. Perhaps the most daunting challenge of all relates to security. If sensitive data is not protected from leaks and breaches, it doesn’t matter how efficient the rest of the infrastructure is running. Failure to protect documents used in shipping and warehouse operations can result in loss of stakeholder trust, intellectual property loss, and (depending on the industry) even regulatory fines.

LRS Output Management – A Reliable Solution

LRS offers a centralized, secure, and scalable solution to these challenges. But what can these solutions offer and how do they benefit your business? A few big ones come to mind:

• Centralized Control: Manage print jobs across multiple locations easily.
• Security: Ensure sensitive documents are protected with secure printing and access controls.
• Scalability: LRS can grow with your business, meeting the needs of both small and global operations.
• High Availability: Print jobs are delivered reliably, even during peak demand.

Key WMS Players and How LRS Improves Print

While companies use a variety of systems to help them manage warehouse operations, a few leading solutions stand out. One thing they have in common is that their native print capabilities are lacking in one of more of the areas mentioned earlier in this article. Whether it be a lack of security, insufficient scalability, or some other factor, the default print facilities are often found lacking.

Listed below are some of the leading WMS solutions and how LRS improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and security of each.

1: SAP WMS – Efficient Label and Document Printing

In large-scale operations using SAP WMS, shipping labels, inventory reports, and packing lists are crucial to daily processes. However, the sheer volume of printing demands can strain traditional SAP print infrastructures.

• Problem: Difficulty managing and printing large volumes of shipping labels and documents in a quick and accurate manner.
• How LRS Helps: LRS automates and streamlines printing, ensuring that documents are generated and delivered reliably to any printer, regardless of the manufacturer.
• Impact: By optimizing printing, SAP WMS users can fulfill orders faster, reduce errors, and maintain consistency across all print outputs, directly improving warehouse operations.

2: Blue Yonder – Optimized Logistics and Distribution Printing

Blue Yonder’s cloud-based solutions for logistics and supply chain management require real-time data and document delivery. For companies using this platform, any delay in printing can affect order processing times.

• Problem: Disconnected systems often cause delays in generating important documents like packing lists and shipping labels.
• How LRS Helps: LRS integrates seamlessly with Blue Yonder’s cloud-based infrastructure, providing centralized print management and ensuring real-time, reliable printing.
• Impact: With LRS, Blue Yonder users experience reduced operational downtime, quicker fulfillment times, and enhanced reliability in their printing workflows.

3: Manhattan WMS – Secure and Scalable Printing for Global Operations

Global businesses running Manhattan WMS often operate multiple warehouse locations, each with unique printing needs. In these environments, scalability and security are critical.

• Problem: Ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable printing across multiple global locations, especially when dealing with sensitive information.
• How LRS Helps: LRS provides secure, encrypted printing and supports a printer-agnostic approach, allowing businesses to scale their print infrastructure as needed while maintaining high security standards.
• Impact: Manhattan WMS users benefit from a flexible, secure, and scalable printing solution that adapts to their evolving needs, enhancing operational security and minimizing costly downtime.

The Benefits of Incorporating LRS into Your Logistics Operations

As mentioned earlier, when it comes to warehouse and logistics operations, failure is not an option. Implementing a comprehensive, purpose-built output management solution mitigates the risk of business disruption and can provide cost savings to help you streamline printing processes and reduce maintenance costs.

Our software also provides the type of scalability that helps you embrace business growth and technology changes. Most importantly, it offers enhanced security that helps you protect sensitive data and comply with industry regulations.

LRS Output Management is the ideal solution for logistics and warehouse printing operations. By optimizing print workflows, it helps businesses reduce errors, increase productivity, and ensure data security. Ready to improve your printing processes and overall reliability? LRS is here to help.