FIFO vs FEFO picking — which method does your warehouse actually need?
Most warehouses say they do FIFO but mean something closer to "dispatch whatever's in front." This article explains the precise difference, when FEFO is mandatory, and how Fast WMS enforces both at barcode scan level.
Setting up barcode GRN in Fast WMS — from purchase order to bin in under 10 minutes
A step-by-step setup guide covering PO import from Tally, barcode label configuration, Android scanner setup, and the put-away workflow. Real screenshots, real bin codes.
How to track lot expiry in Fast WMS — 9 time bands, automated alerts, push to pick list
The Lot Expiry Dashboard is the most used feature among food and cold storage customers. This guide covers how to configure expiry alerts, read the nine time bands, and expedite near-expiry lots before write-off.
How to set up FEFO in a cold storage warehouse — frozen zones, chiller zones, and scan enforcement
Cold storage FEFO isn't just a picking preference — it's a regulatory and liability requirement. This guide shows how Fast WMS enforces FEFO at the Android scanner, zone by zone, with a two-layer dispatch validation system.
Tally + WMS: how to set up real-time GRN sync so purchase vouchers post themselves
The most common question from Tally users: "How does the GRN in Fast WMS appear in Tally?" This guide explains the godown mapping, ledger linking, and how the sync works for GRN, dispatch, and material issue.
WMS + Shopify: stop updating stock manually after every order — how the integration works
For D2C brands selling on Shopify from a physical warehouse, this article explains how Fast WMS pulls orders automatically, enforces FIFO on picking, and pushes tracking numbers back to Shopify on dispatch — with zero manual steps.
Setting up a Zebra MC3300 with Fast WMS — from unboxing to first scan in 45 minutes
A practical hardware setup guide covering Zebra MC3300 WiFi configuration, Fast WMS Android app install, printer pairing, and the first test scan on a real bin label. No IT background assumed.
How Igloo Frozen eliminated expired stock write-offs with Fast WMS FEFO enforcement
Igloo Frozen was finding expired product in the freezer every month. After implementing Fast WMS with scan-enforced FEFO and the Lot Expiry Dashboard, zero expired stock has been dispatched in over a year.
How Mubea Automation mapped 400+ bins and ended the daily "where is it?" hour
Mubea's warehouse supervisor spent the first hour of every shift locating materials across three bays. After Fast WMS bin implementation, the pick list shows the exact bin address — staff walk directly there and scan to confirm.
What a 3PL warehouse actually needs from a WMS — and what most vendors get wrong
Multi-client segregation, space billing, SLA monitoring, and client self-service portals are the four capabilities that separate a 3PL WMS from a generic warehouse system. This article explains why each matters, with real examples from MMB Bahrain and Kuwait.
The manufacturing store room guide — how to structure RM, WIP, FG, and rejection stores in a WMS
Most WMS systems are designed for distribution warehouses, not manufacturing store rooms. This guide explains the six store types needed in a manufacturing operation and how to model them correctly in Fast WMS.
Why outstanding payment tracking belongs inside your WMS, not in a separate spreadsheet
Trading businesses track receivables in a notebook, a spreadsheet, or Tally — but none of these update when a dispatch is made. Fast WMS closes this loop with a live Outstanding Payment Report pulled directly from dispatches.
WiFi dead zones in the cold store? How WMS offline mode keeps operations running
Cold store freezer rooms, basements, and loading bays often have poor WiFi. Fast WMS's offline scan queue stores scans locally and syncs automatically on reconnect. No scans lost, no manual re-entry.
Wave picking explained — how to batch multiple orders into one pick run and halve your dispatch time
Single-order picking is the most common approach and the most inefficient. Wave picking batches 4–8 orders into a single pass through the warehouse. This guide explains how to configure and run a wave in Fast WMS.