Warehouse & Logistics Automation
From warehouse chaos to an API-driven high-speed fulfillment engine
DataShip designs and implements modern warehouse and logistics systems that connect your ERP, WMS flows, automated scans, intelligent labeling, carrier‑rule routing, pick/pack optimization, and dock‑to‑door workflow automation
Warehouse Execution Overview
• Live Operations
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Orders drop in
Shopify / marketplaces / wholesale POs are normalized via the Integration Hub into your ERP and WMS in real-time.
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Smart pick waves
We orchestrate pick paths, wave rules, and replenishment flows so your team touches fewer bins and ships more orders per hour.
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Labels & tracking auto-fire
Carrier labels, ASNs, BOLs, and tracking sync out automatically to customers, retail partners, and internal teams.
+35–60%
Picking speed uplift
-30–50%
Labor cost per order
Why DataShip for Warehouse & Logistics
We specialize in complex fulfillment for fast-growing DTC brands, wholesale distributors, and 3PL-backed operations. Our teams blend supply chain architecture with senior engineering so your warehouse doesn't just look better on paper— it actually moves more product with fewer touches.
Proven program
12–16 week execution model
A structured, repeatable path from discovery to go-live that keeps your team aligned and the warehouse running during the transition.
Senior delivery team
2–4 expert consultants
Supply chain architect, senior full-stack engineer, and cloud / integration specialist aligned to your project.
API-first fulfillment
ERP ↔ WMS ↔ TMS ↔ Carriers
We prioritize APIs over legacy EDI wherever possible, giving you live updates instead of batch delays.
Built for SMB & mid-market
Right-sized tooling & scope
We meet you where you are—whether it's Fishbowl and ShipStation or full Dynamics 365, Blue Yonder, and 3PL connectivity.
Typical systems we touch
ERP & WMS
Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP S/4HANA, Fishbowl, Odoo, Blue Yonder, Cin7, DEAR, Unleashed.
Carriers & TMS
FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, ShipEngine, ShipStation, freight brokers and LTL / FTL networks.
3PL & fulfillment partners
ShipBob, Deliverr, Quiet Logistics, Ryder, Flexport and regional 3PLs.
Warehouse operations we optimize
Every warehouse is different. We design flows that respect your building, your people, and your order mix— then layer in automation, scanning, and integrations that actually stick.
Receiving & putaway
Turn inbound chaos into clean, accurate inventory.
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PO-based receiving with variance capture
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Barcode / RF-based check-in
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Smart putaway based on velocity, size & family
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Warehouse layout & slotting
A layout that follows the work, not the other way around.
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Fast mover vs. bulk storage zoning
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Aisle, bin and level strategy
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Replenishment and forward pick design​
Pick, pack & ship
Fewer footsteps. More orders per hour.
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Single, batch and wave picking flows
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Packing station design & automation
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Cartonization, inserts and branding rules
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Shipping & carrier automation
Labels, documents and tracking without manual clicks.
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Rate shopping and service selection rules
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Label & document printing flows
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Tracking sync to customers & wholesale partners
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Inventory control
Know what you have, where it is, and if it's sellable.
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Cycle count programs and task queues
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ABC / velocity-based counting
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Hold, quarantine and quality status logic
Logistics & 3PL connectivity
Keep external partners in sync without daily spreadsheets.
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API / EDI bridges for 3PL partners
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Inventory mirroring & order orchestration
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SLA dashboards across locations
API vs. EDI for warehouse execution
EDI still has its place for legacy retailers— but it's slow, batch-based, and fragile. For fast-moving warehouses, we prefer API-led integrations wherever possible.
Capability
Speed
Error handling
Scalability
Use cases
EDI
Minutes to hours (batch)
Flat files & manual intervention
Rigid and expensive to extend
Legacy retail orders & ASNs
API
Near real-time
Structured payloads & automated retries
Modern, composable and cloud-friendly
DTC, marketplaces, 3PLs and internal apps
Integration Hub for fulfillment
One place to normalize orders, inventory and shipments.
We design an Integration Hub that sits between your sales channels, ERP, WMS, carriers and 3PLs, so each system speaks in its own native format— while the hub handles the translation and orchestration.
Example flow:
Shopify / Amazon / Wholesale Portal → ERP / OMS → WMS & picking app → Packing stations → Carrier APIs → Tracking back to customer & finance.
API vs. EDI for warehouse execution
EDI still has its place for legacy retailers— but it's slow, batch-based, and fragile. For fast-moving warehouses, we prefer API-led integrations wherever possible.
Phase 1
1–2 weeks
Deep-dive assessment
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Current-state process mapping
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Warehouse walk-through and layout review
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Baseline KPIs (UPH, accuracy, lead time)
Phase 2
3–5 weeks
Architecture & integration
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ERP, WMS, TMS, carrier integration design
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Picking & packing flow blueprint
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Inventory sync and exception handling
Phase 3
5–8 weeks
Build & install
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Configure WMS & scanners
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Build picking, packing & cycle count flows
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Carrier label, ASN & BOL automation
Phase 4
8-12 weeks
Go-live & optimization
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On-floor support & hypercare
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Training for leads & supervisors
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Post-launch tuning & reporting dashboards
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Real warehouse outcomes, not just nicer diagrams
We measure success in orders per hour, error rate and labor per shipment— not slide decks.
+35–60%
Increase in picking speed
Optimized paths, wave logic and cleaner bin locations mean more orders per hour with the same team.
-30–50%
Reduction in labor cost per order
We remove non-value-add touches and rework so people can focus on the next pick, not the last mistake.
99%+
Inventory & shipment accuracy
Live inventory sync with systematic quality checks, status codes and exception handling.
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Mini case studies
A snapshot of how we help brands move from “we're just getting by” to confidently scaling.
DTC apparel brand
Struggling with late shipments, mis-picks and inventory that never matched what Shopify showed.
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92% reduction in picking errors
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45% faster order processing time
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Shopify → ERP → WMS → FedEx live sync
Wholesale home goods
Multiple warehouses with separate systems, daily spreadsheets between teams and 3PL confusion.
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API hub for ERP, 3PLs, Shopify & Amazon
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99.1% inventory accuracy across locations
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Automated ASNs and BOLs to key retailers
Food & beverage distributor
Poor slotting and high labor turnover— new staff took weeks to ramp up.
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Warehouse layout and slotting re-design
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38% reduction in footsteps per order
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Scanner-driven flows that new staff learn in days
Warehouse & logistics audit
Ready to turn your warehouse into a high-speed fulfillment engine?
Book a 30-minute working session with a DataShip supply chain architect. We'll map your current flow, highlight the biggest constraint, and outline a concrete roadmap for your next 12–16 weeks.