Pulpo WMS: smarter warehouse management, integrated with Sendcloud

The warehouse management software Pulpo WMS is available as a Sendcloud integration. With Pulpo's warehouse management system you are even better equipped for the ever-growing demands of e-commerce logistics. The system impressed us, and we think this warehouse management system is exactly right for online retailers like you. In this article you will learn what a warehouse management system actually is and how Pulpo WMS can help you and your online business. We will also share what Pulpo WMS is like in practice, show you how it works hand in hand with Sendcloud, and give you tips for a simple installation.

Pulpo WMS and co: what is a warehouse management system anyway?

As an online retailer you know it well: warehouse management is the be-all and end-all. A warehouse management system (WMS) like Pulpo WMS supports you across the entire warehousing process. It brings together all the processes in your warehouse in a clear overview and takes care of automated warehouse management, including goods receipt, storage, and goods issue.

At goods receipt, a warehouse management system keeps track of all incoming goods at all times. For storage, it observes and controls every movement of your stock. And at goods issue you have everything firmly under control too. When an order comes in, for example, a warehouse management system shows you where your product is in the warehouse and automatically creates a picking list.

A warehouse management system is useful not only for large online shops. Small and medium-sized businesses also save a lot of time and money with one. A modern warehouse management system is cloud-based. You operate it simply through your web browser, from anywhere you have internet. Further advantages of a cloud-based system: it always stays up to date because updates run automatically, and the data centers behind cloud solutions are usually better secured than your own servers.

What exactly is Pulpo?

First of all: the warehouse management system from Pulpo is remarkably smart. As a cloud-based web platform for warehouse management, paired with an Android app for your warehouse staff, it replaces cumbersome manual and paper-based processes. That saves valuable resources in terms of space and labor. What sets Pulpo WMS apart from conventional warehouse management systems is its extremely intuitive interface alongside a considerable feature set, and of course that you need no server of your own. It is available in German, Spanish, and English. Another key advantage: thanks to a smart integration, Pulpo WMS fits perfectly into Sendcloud, which makes you fit for increasingly complex e-commerce logistics as an online retailer.

Alongside the platform, Pulpo's app supports your warehouse staff at every step. For example, it guides them to the right position, and so to the right product, along the best possible picking route. In short: Pulpo WMS is your cost-effective solution for warehouse optimization, one that can pay for itself with a fast return on investment within the first year.

How Pulpo WMS helps your online business

As an online retailer, numbers matter to you. So let the numbers speak for Pulpo, to show you how the system helps your business. Here is how you benefit from using Pulpo WMS:

1. Save up to 50% on operating costs. With Pulpo you improve your entire internal logistics and deploy your team efficiently.

2. Avoid up to 99.9% of errors. Thanks to smart processes and a user-friendly interface, you prevent errors at goods receipt, in storage, and in shipping.

3. Pick up to 3x faster. Push your business forward with optimized route planning, automatic task allocation, and flexible deployment of your staff.

The Pulpo WMS core processes at a glance

Let us go into detail and look at which of your core processes the system optimizes, and how. Pulpo WMS optimizes the following core processes:

1. Goods receipt. With one tap on the Android device, your warehouse staff know which products, in what quantity, and from which supplier are arriving at your warehouse. In real time and entirely paper-free, you check quality and quantity, put the incoming products away, or simply send them back in case of a faulty delivery.

2. Put-away. Pulpo is clever and automatically creates put-away tasks, so your products are stored in the best possible position. Your staff need no additional know-how for this. The clever part: you can create your own put-away rules for rotation, weight limits, dangerous goods, and much more.

3. Picking. Pulpo's intuitive Android app brings speed to your business, because your staff pick significantly faster with the app, and without making errors. Up to 60% better results are achieved through optimized routes, batch picking, and practical cart features.

4. Packing. Pulpo documents which of your products go into which packaging, while checking that the correct quantity of the right product is being shipped. Pulpo even makes delivery easier by printing the right label for each package.

5. Shipping. Pulpo supports you with shipping control too, checking how long your parcels have been waiting to be shipped. Returns can also be reduced, because the built-in photo function documents any damage caused in transit. Here Sendcloud and Pulpo work hand in hand at goods issue and goods receipt. They communicate with each other as soon as a parcel is packed, and thanks to intelligent shipping rules Sendcloud automates the entire shipping process, from labeling and secure shipping with leading carriers to a smooth returns process through the Sendcloud returns portal. In your clear Sendcloud dashboard you can also view and analyze your shipment and returns data.

6. Replenishment. Your staff no longer have to manage product availability manually, because Pulpo automatically arranges replenishment within a warehouse, and even across several warehouses or stores. Just create minimum-maximum rules, and delays caused by missing stock are ruled out.

Pulpo WMS in practice: tested and well received

Pulpo goes down really well with online retailers, and hands-on experience shows why:

• Simply reliable. Retailers praise the security Pulpo gives them. The system supports every process in the warehouse and makes sure goods reach the customer on time.

• Less overtime. In practice, users cut picking errors enormously and work less overtime thanks to the automated processes.

• Very intuitive. Retailers report that their staff knew their way around the Pulpo app in less than a day, and that Pulpo is the only cloud warehouse management system with such an intuitive app.

• Hardware savings. Because the Pulpo app often runs on Android devices and Bluetooth barcode scanners, you save on further hardware investment.

• A very good API. Pulpo is praised for fast implementation, including ERP integration. Setting up Pulpo in Sendcloud is easy too: a few clicks to install and you benefit from the combination of the Pulpo warehouse management system and Sendcloud shipping software. Pulpo is also highly flexible, so changing your warehouse layout and positions is easier than with older solutions.

Pulpo WMS meets plentymarkets: the ideal combination

The leading multi-channel e-commerce software plentymarkets is a real highlight for online retailers, offering everything you need to succeed with your business. Integrating Pulpo WMS complements plentymarkets perfectly with an efficient warehouse management system. Integration is the keyword that takes you even further, just like connecting Pulpo WMS to Sendcloud. And the best part: Sendcloud offers an integration for plentymarkets too, complementing the software with smart shipping features.

Why should you use Pulpo through Sendcloud?

Sendcloud is a leading shipping platform for online shops. We offer plug-and-play integrations for more than 25 shop systems and work with renowned carriers such as DHL, DPD, GLS, and UPS. That way Sendcloud optimizes your shipping process in every respect, from your shop's checkout and personalized tracking to a smooth returns process. Now picture convenient shipping with Sendcloud paired with perfect warehouse management from Pulpo WMS: a real dream team.

Your Pulpo WMS features with Sendcloud

Pulpo WMS and Sendcloud work hand in hand. Together we make sure you benefit from intelligent features:

1. As soon as your parcel is packed and ready to ship, Pulpo sends the data to Sendcloud.

2. Sendcloud immediately sends a label back to Pulpo for each parcel.

3. Your labels are printed automatically straight from Pulpo, so you do not need to log in to Sendcloud separately.

4. Your entire shipping process in Pulpo is automated by Sendcloud's intelligent shipping rules, which means less effort, fewer errors, and more efficiency.

Install Pulpo WMS with Sendcloud in three steps

Convinced by the combination of Pulpo WMS and Sendcloud? Then connect the warehouse management software in your Sendcloud account and get started. Here is how easy it is to install Pulpo WMS in Sendcloud:

• Step 1: in your Sendcloud panel, under Settings > Integrations, select Pulpo WMS.

• Step 2: click Connect and the integration settings page appears. Enter "Pulpo WMS" as the name and your Pulpo login details in the remaining fields, then save.

• Step 3: click Go to configuration page, and you can link your warehouses from Pulpo with the return addresses shown in the selection box. Here you also find an option to enable or disable shipping information.

To remove the Pulpo WMS installation again, go to Settings > Integrations in your Sendcloud panel, select Pulpo WMS, and click Disconnect on the integration page.

Sendcloud supports you with Pulpo WMS and many more integrations

There is always room to do better in e-commerce logistics, especially with the wide range of plug-ins and features Sendcloud offers. We support you not only with Pulpo WMS but also with many more time-saving and cost-saving integrations. If you want to dig deeper into how Pulpo and Sendcloud drive efficiency together, see our guide to maximizing efficiency with Pulpo WMS and Sendcloud.

Want to get started with the Pulpo WMS integration in Sendcloud, or see how it fits your business? Get in touch with us.