Starshipit WMS
29 articles in 8 sections
What is Starshipit WMS?
Learn what Starshipit WMS is, how it differs from a basic inventory system, and how it connects to your existing Starshipit account.
How to set up Starshipit WMS
Step-by-step guide to enabling Starshipit WMS, signing in for the first time, and completing initial warehouse setup.
WMS key concepts and glossary
A reference guide to stock statuses, location types, job types, tracking types, allocation strategies, and other key WMS terms.
Running WMS alongside Starshipit (hybrid & headless)
Run WMS alongside your existing Starshipit workflows with hybrid outbound models or headless mode for inventory tracking while keeping current processes.
Starshipit WMS locations and warehouse setup
Set up warehouse locations including pick faces, bulk storage, staging docks, packing benches, and equipment to control stock accuracy and streamline picking.
Starshipit WMS products and inventory configuration
Configure how products behave in WMS including bundles, units of measure, tracking types (batch/serial), and allocation strategies (FIFO, LIFO, FEFO).
Suppliers and purchase orders
Create and manage suppliers and purchase orders in Starshipit WMS to track incoming stock and drive your receiving workflow.
Receiving stock
Record incoming deliveries against purchase orders using desktop or mobile, with support for batch, serial, and partial receipts.
Putaway
Move received stock from staging docks to final warehouse locations using putaway jobs on desktop or mobile.
Starshipit WMS orders and allocation
Learn how orders flow from Starshipit into WMS, how stock allocation works, and how to release orders for picking and packing.
Picking orders
Work single-order, batch, and tote pick jobs from the Starshipit WMS desktop interface using barcode scanning or manual confirmation.
Packing and shipping orders
Verify picked items, pack parcels, and generate shipping labels from WMS packing benches.
Expedited fulfilment (Pack Now & Batch Pack Now)
Skip the standard picking workflow and send orders straight to a packing bench using Pack Now or Batch Pack Now.
Inventory dashboard and stock visibility
Monitor real-time stock levels by SKU and location, understand key inventory metrics, and use movement logs to trace every stock change.
Stocktakes and cycle counts
Run full or partial stocktakes and targeted cycle counts to keep WMS inventory accurate, using desktop or mobile.
Replenishment
Keep pick faces stocked using automated capacity-based replenishment and demand-driven job generation in Starshipit WMS.
Restocking insights
Use the restocking insights dashboard to identify products running low, see days until stockout, and know when to reorder.
Shopify inventory sync
Automatically sync WMS inventory changes back to Shopify and run bulk manual syncs to keep Shopify stock levels accurate.
Processing returns
Receive returned stock, inspect it, and decide whether to restock, quarantine, or write it off using dedicated WMS location workflows.
Stock integrity and adjustments
Use stock adjustments, movement logs, and process logs to keep inventory accurate and maintain a reliable audit trail over time.
Setting up the mobile app
Install the Starshipit WMS mobile app, sign in for the first time, configure scanner and equipment settings, and understand the main navigation.
Mobile picking
Pick customer orders on the warehouse floor using the Starshipit WMS mobile app, including standard single-order picking and tote picking for multi-order runs.
Receiving purchase orders on mobile
Receive stock against a purchase order on the warehouse floor using the Starshipit WMS mobile app, including quantity entry, tracking details, and carton counts.
Putaway and replenishment on mobile
Complete putaway and replenishment jobs on the warehouse floor using the Starshipit WMS mobile app — moving received stock to storage and topping up pick faces from bulk.
Kitting on mobile
Assemble component products into kits or bundles on the warehouse floor using the Starshipit WMS mobile app.