Overcoming Warehouse Management Challenges: How DCX WMS Transforms Your Shopify Integration

If you've opened a Shopify store and found that managing your own inventory is too complicated, you may have already tried to solve the problem in one of these ways.

• Create an EXCEL spreadsheet etc. to manage the inventory
• Build your own system by hiring software engineers, etc.
• Buy a WMS from the market

This article discusses common warehouse management issues and how DCX WMS can help you overcome them.

Issue 1: Developing an In-House WMS Requires Time and Money

Building your own Warehouse Management System (WMS) is time-consuming and costly.

While a simple spreadsheet might suffice for small sales, as your business grows, inventory management and shipping tasks become more complex. Outsourcing the development of a WMS requires significant time and financial investment.

Solution: DCX WMS

DCX WMS is a cloud-based WMS that can be easily implemented for Shopify stores.

It can be downloaded from the Shopify app store and set up with minimal time and expense. Starting at just $39 per month, it offers a cost-effective solution for managing your inventory.

Issue 2: Existing Warehouse Management System Cannot Integrate with Shopify

Homegrown WMS or systems not designed to connect with Shopify face high barriers to data integration. Without automatic data synchronization, manual processes can lead to shipping errors and inventory discrepancies.

Solution: DCX WMS

DCX WMS automatically links data with Shopify, eliminating the need for manual data exchange. Orders received in your Shopify store are confirmed in real-time on the DCX screen, and inventory updates are instantly reflected in your Shopify store.

Issue 3: Poor Inventory Visibility in the Warehouse Management System

Visibility is crucial for business growth. Tracking inventory levels, order fulfillment progress, and shipment status in real-time is essential but challenging without a robust system.

Solution: DCX WMS

DCX WMS provides real-time visibility into inventory levels and order fulfillment progress. Accessible via the internet, you can monitor your warehouse operations from anywhere using a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Issue 4: Individual Skills Required for System Development and Maintenance

Relying on a specific in-house person for system development and maintenance poses risks. If the person retires or is transferred, the system may become inoperable.

Solution: DCX WMS

DCX WMS is a standardized, cloud-based system managed by Nippon Express. It eliminates the dependency on individual skills and ensures continuous operation, even with changes in personnel. 

DCX also supports Shopify's quarterly API updates at no additional cost.

Issue 5: WMS With Limited Functionality and Scalability

Homegrown WMS often face limitations in functionality and scalability as the business grows. System freezes, slow processing, and the need for new functions can hinder operations.

Solution: DCX WMS

DCX WMS uses a highly scalable server, ensuring smooth operation even with tens of thousands of product masters and over 10,000 monthly orders. It offers several additional features based on your business size and growth, with continuous improvements and new features added regularly. 

DCX WMS - Shopify Integrated Cloud-Based WMS

DCX WMS simplifies inventory management for Shopify stores, even with significant product and inventory growth or multiple locations. It allows you to set rules like first-in, first-out, customize delivery slips, and manage expiration dates for accurate logistics services.

Download the DCX app from the Shopify App Store and take advantage of the 5-day free trial period for the basic plan. Try it now!

View DCX on Shopify App Store

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