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3PL

Third-party logistics and multi-client distribution

DirectX builds multi-client WMS, order management, billing automation, and customer-facing visibility portals for 3PL operations managing multiple clients under one roof.

Operational Challenges

  • ✕Siloed client data with no unified view
  • ✕Manual billing based on activity spreadsheets
  • ✕Lack of real-time warehouse visibility
  • ✕No client self-service portals
  • ✕Inconsistent workflows across clients
  • ✕No executive visibility across all clients

Operational Workflows We Systemize

Inbound receiving and putawayInventory management per clientOrder fulfillment and shippingActivity-based billingClient reporting and visibilityCross-dock and value-added services

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the WMS support different billing models per client?

Yes. WarehouseX Command supports storage billing, activity-based billing, per-unit pricing, and custom billing rules — configurable per client contract.

Role-Based Workflows

Warehouse Manager

Manage receiving, putaway, picking, shipping across multiple clients

Multi-client inventory management
Staff scheduling
Throughput optimization

Account Manager

Manage client relationships, SLAs, billing, and reporting

Client onboarding
SLA monitoring
Activity-based billing

Forklift Operator

Receive, putaway, pick, pack, and ship via mobile directives

Directed task execution
Inventory accuracy
Cycle counting

Billing Clerk

Generate client invoices based on activity and storage

Activity billing
Storage billing
Invoice reconciliation

Recommended System Architecture

L1

WMS Core

Receiving, putaway, picking, shipping, inventory

WarehouseX Command™
L2

Yard & Dock

Dock scheduling, yard management

YardX Command™
L3

Client Portals

White-label portals per customer

DirectX ClientOS™
L4

Executive

Cross-client dashboards and analytics

DirectX Command Center™

Automation Opportunities

Billing

Current: Manual activity spreadsheets per client

Automated: Auto-track all activities and generate client-specific invoices

Inventory accuracy

Current: Manual cycle counts and reconciliation

Automated: Directed cycle counting with discrepancy alerts

Client reporting

Current: Manual Excel reports emailed weekly

Automated: Real-time client portals with live inventory and activity data

Dock scheduling

Current: Phone calls and email coordination

Automated: Self-service dock scheduling portal for carriers and clients

AI Opportunities

Slot Optimization

AI recommends putaway and pick slot assignments based on velocity, dimensions, and client grouping.

Labor Forecasting

Machine learning predicts labor needs based on inbound volume, order patterns, and seasonal trends.

Smart Billing

AI flags billing anomalies, identifies missed billable activities, and optimizes pricing models.

Integrations

ERP Systems

SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, and NetSuite for order and inventory sync

E-Commerce

Shopify, Magento, Amazon for order fulfillment

TMS

Loadmii and external TMS for shipping coordination

EDI

Standard EDI 940/945/947 for retail and manufacturer compliance

Implementation Roadmap

1

WMS Core

5-7 weeks
Receiving and putawayInventory managementPicking and shipping
2

Client Portals & Billing

3-4 weeks
White-label portalsActivity-based billingClient reporting
3

AI & Optimization

3-4 weeks
Slot optimizationLabor forecastingCross-dock automation

Buyer Questions

Does the WMS support different billing models per client?

Can each client have their own branded portal?

How does the system handle EDI compliance for retail clients?

Can the WMS manage multiple warehouses across regions?

Does the system integrate with our ERP?

Operating in 3PL?

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