{"id":4057,"date":"2025-06-23T12:57:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T16:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4f3b7e0f0f63b0d70d5ea4bd93f99f16\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=4057"},"modified":"2025-06-25T12:28:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T16:28:32","slug":"warehouse-automation-matters-episode-22-smarter-wms-decisions","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/resources\/podcast\/warehouse-automation-matters-episode-22-smarter-wms-decisions","title":{"rendered":"Warehouse Automation Matters | Episode 22 &#8211; Make Smarter WMS Decisions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4057\" class=\"elementor elementor-4057\" data-elementor-post-type=\"resource\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c0a725 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c0a725\" 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new WMS? According to Amit Levy, EVP of Sales and Strategy at <a href=\"https:\/\/made4net.com\/\">Made4net<\/a>, it's not just about ticking off features. In this episode, Levy joins host Mary Hart to unpack the real-world considerations that make or break a WMS implementation, from inventory accuracy and scalability to user adoption and IT alignment. You\u2019ll hear how modern WMS platforms act as control towers for hybrid operations and why speed-to-value and flexibility matter more than ever.<\/p><p>Whether you're in the early stages of evaluating systems or planning your next upgrade, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually drives operational success.<\/p><p>Listen now to hear practical advice, common pitfalls, and real-world examples of how WMS platforms can support fast-growing operations.<\/p><ul><li>00:00 Identifying Red Flags in Warehouse Management Systems<\/li><li>02:42 Common Misconceptions About WMS<\/li><li>03:32 Key Features to Look for in a WMS<\/li><li>06:16 Flexibility and Scalability in WMS<\/li><li>09:06 The Role of WMS in Modern Warehousing<\/li><li>11:34 Real-Time Data and Visibility in 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