Whether you're supplying wholesale customers, fulfilling eCommerce orders, servicing B2B accounts, or managing direct-to-consumer deliveries, warehouse efficiency has become a critical competitive advantage. Businesses that streamline their warehouse operations can reduce errors, accelerate fulfilment, and scale confidently as order volumes increase.

For Sage 200 users, having a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that adapts to different operational requirements is essential.

Why Flexible Picking for Ecommerce Matters

Some businesses prioritise strict stock traceability and batch control. Others focus on high-speed ecommerce fulfilment. Many need to support both wholesale and direct-to-consumer orders from the same warehouse.

A modern WMS should support different picking strategies depending on the type of order, stock profile, warehouse layout, and operational goals.

That’s why AWMS for Sage 200 offers multiple picking and scanning methods that can be tailored to your operation.

The UK manufacturing landscape – why precision in warehousing matters

Manufacturing remains one of the UK’s most vital sectors — contributing over £220 billion to the economy and employing approximately 2.6 million people. 

Despite the size and importance of the sector, UK manufacturers face considerable headwinds: cost pressures, energy‐intensity challenges, supply-chain disruption and the need to adopt new technologies if they are to remain competitive.

In this environment, warehouse precision and integrated workflows are strategic imperatives. For a manufacturer using Sage 200, the warehouse is central to the business with raw materials arriving, works orders being issued, finished goods being booked back into stock then shipped and stock being tracked — each link in the chain must be efficient and traceable.

Managing high order volumes in distribution can be complex. Many Sage 200 users in distribution, food & drink, components, online retail, and manufacturing are under pressure to fulfil more orders — faster and with fewer errors. The demand for faster order fulfilment and error-free picking has never been higher. Customers expect next-day delivery, retailers demand accurate despatch, and production lines rely on the right parts being delivered on time.

Yet many Sage 200 users still rely on traditional single-order picking methods. This often means:

• Warehouse staff making multiple trips through aisles for each order

• Time wasted searching for products or correcting mistakes

• Errors slipping through to customers, leading to returns, rework, or lost trust

This is where Wave Picking in Datalinx Advanced Warehouse Manager 200 (AWMS 200) can transform operations.

We're always innovating and expanding our hardware range to provide our customers with the best solutions for their business needs. We're excited to announce the introduction of three new devices designed to boost efficiency and capabilities in various warehouse operations: the Zebra MC3400, Keyence BT-A700, and Zebra DS9803 desktop imager.

These devices are tested against the latest Android release and each offer different benefits for our customers. The Zebra MC3400 is a rugged device with all the capabilities, scanning range, and accessories you would expect from the Zebra range. The Keyence BT-A700 introduces a new manufacturer with a different design specification that focuses more on the touchscreen capabilities and simplified one handed button operational use. The Zebra DS9803 is a desktop imager that works well with PCs on a pack bench, freeing up users to quickly pick up, scan and pack product, reducing dispatch times.

Dormansland, Surrey, United Kingdom – September 30, 2024 – Datalinx Computer Systems Ltd, a leading provider of warehouse management solutions, is excited to announce that the latest release of its Advanced WMS 200 (AWMS200) application, version 1.6.4.17, is now compatible with the Sage Partner Cloud. This marks a significant milestone as the first independent Tech Partner with a Sage 200 warehouse management application to achieve this integration.

Previously, the Datalinx AWMS200 application required on-premise installation with Sage 200. With this new release, businesses can now leverage the flexibility, scalability, and security of the Sage Partner Cloud on Microsoft Azure, whilst continuing to benefit from the extensive functionality of the AWMS200 application.

Key Benefits of AWMS200 on Sage Partner Cloud:

• Enhanced Flexibility and Scalability: Easily scale operations to meet business demands.
• Improved Business Continuity: Minimize disruptions with cloud-based hosting.
• Advanced Security: Benefit from the high-level security measures of cloud providers.
• Seamless Migration: Smooth transition to the cloud and upgrade compatibility.