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September 1, 2026

Compare Extensiv vs ShipHero | The Best Alternative

How does ShipHero’s Warehouse Management System stack up against Extensiv’s (a.k.a 3PL Central) Warehouse Manager? Learn more about ShipHero, its features and how it differs from 3PL Central.

August 24, 2026

AI-Friendly WMS, Security-First: How to Evaluate Agent Access to Your Warehouse Data

Read-only by default, opt-in read-write. Scoped credentials. Field-level PII control. Revocable tokens. How to evaluate whether a WMS is safe to connect an AI agent to.

July 15, 2026

How ShipHero MCP Turns Live Warehouse Data Into Real-Time Answers

Connect ShipHero to your favorite AI client. Ask operational questions in plain English, and choose whether the agent can read your warehouse data or also act on it.

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August 25, 2023

Pick Methods and Totes | Warehouse Operations

Pick methods and totes are essential when considering how best to approach warehouse management. The size, layout, and overall condition of a warehouse all play critical roles in determining which strategies can work optimally for enhanced picking accuracy and efficiency. In this blog post, we'll explore the pick

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August 11, 2023

Warehouse Layout | Warehouse Operations

Learn how to optimize your warehouse operations with the U shape layout for maximum efficiency. Find out why investing in optimizing each step is essential and discover actionable steps you can take today to improve your warehouse flow.

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August 4, 2023

A Complete Guide to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

What is Warehouse Management? Warehouse management is the process of overseeing all operations and activities in a warehouse. This generally includes receiving, picking, packing and shipping goods, planning workloads, training staff and handling customer returns. While warehouse management is barely visible to

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August 3, 2023

ShipHero’s Guide to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

A warehouse management system improves your eCommerce business by helping your team pick, pack and ship more items faster. It also provides real-time visibility into your supply chain to give you a full picture at any moment. If you want to learn more about warehouse management systems, you’ve come to the right

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August 3, 2023

How to Perform an Accurate Monthly Inventory Report

Are you tired of constantly finding inaccurate inventory counts? Does it seem like your products have a secret life of their own, wandering off into the wild? Fear not, the world of monthly inventory reports can be conquered. Learning how to perform these reports with the accuracy of a seasoned mathematician (or at

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August 3, 2023

ShipHero Achieves “Built for NetSuite” Status

NetSuite is to Finance and IT what ShipHero is to WMS. As a result, NetSuite is used to manage dozens of internal functions that make your business run. However, keeping your warehouse data in sync with your system, giving your customer support team the information they need to resolve customer issues, and keeping your

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August 2, 2023

What is WMS for eCommerce? All You Need to Know

In the fast paced realm of eCommerce, competition is fierce and there's little room for error. Ensuring customer satisfaction and efficiently managing operations are crucial for the success of any eCommerce business. While often overlooked, one key factor that significantly impacts success is having a reliable and effective Warehouse Management System (WMS).

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August 2, 2023

Understanding WMS for 3PLs and Multi-Client Fulfillment

Think of it as a control tower for your warehouse operations, allowing you to track inventory in real-time, automate complex processes, and manage tasks effectively. In the context of 3PLs and multi-client fulfillment, WMS goes a step further, handling the unique demands and logistical complexity of managing numerous clients with diverse requirements simultaneously.

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August 2, 2023

What is Cloud WMS for eCommerce Warehousing and Fulfillment?

Imagine being the operations manager for a bustling eCommerce business. It's a Monday morning, and your warehouse is brimming with weekend orders. Despite the team's hard work, the traditional, paper-based system struggles to keep up, raising concerns about potential errors that could disrupt the entire supply chain. Amid this chaos, you recall a recent conversation about a digital transformation with a Cloud Warehouse Management System (WMS). Tales of real-time inventory visibility, seamless order management, and increased efficiency linger in your mind. Too good to be true? Nope!

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August 2, 2023

Understanding the 3PL Pricing Template + Free Download

A 3PL pricing template makes calculating costs for clients much easier. Click through for a complete guide to 3PL pricing, and get a free pricing template download!

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