# emissarywms.com > Quality Delivered ## Posts - [Ditch the Spreadsheets](https://emissarywms.com/ditch-the-spreadsheets/): Many small businesses start inventory tracking in a spreadsheet because it feels simple and free. You list your SKUs, quantities, costs, maybe a tab for purchase orders, and it works for a while. Then the mistakes start to pile up. Items show as available when the shelf is empty. Two versions of the file get out of sync. You spend more time reconciling than selling. How spreadsheets get used for inventory Item master tab with SKU, description, unit, cost, and current quantity Transactions tabs for receipts, shipments, adjustments Formulas and lookups to roll movements into an on hand balance Manual […] - [Barcoding Basics](https://emissarywms.com/barcoding-basics/): What is a barcode, really? A barcode is just a printed license plate for things (or places). When you scan it, your system looks up the record tied to that code. There is no typing or guesswork involved. Product barcodes on retail items (like UPC/EAN) already exist on most products you buy and sell. You can use them to identify the item in your inventory system. GS1 Internal barcodes are ones you print for bins, racks, pallets, and any items that don’t come labeled. Most warehouses use Code 128 for internal labels because it’s compact and scans easily. For cases […] - [Cycle Counting 101](https://emissarywms.com/cycle-counting-101/): Running a small warehouse is hard enough without your system “saying” you have 12 units in Bin A3 when it is clearly empty. That gap between what the computer believes and what’s actually on the shelf is exactly what cycle counting is designed to fix. Below is a simple, practical walkthrough: what cycle counting is, why it’s worth your time, and a step-by-step way to count a single location the right way. What is cycle counting? Cycle counting is a method of checking inventory by counting small portions of stock on a regular schedule (daily/weekly), instead of shutting down to […] - [Why You Should Define Areas and Locations in Your Warehouse](https://emissarywms.com/why-you-should-define-areas-and-locations-in-your-warehouse/): Warehouses, stock rooms, garages, or wherever products are stored, are best managed when it’s easy to find and store those products. The easiest way to do that is to zone it out based on areas and locations. What are Areas and Locations? Simply put, areas are a collection of locations and locations are where the actual inventory is stored. Different words can be used in different warehouse systems but these are the two fundamental strategies used. Areas will contain a collection of locations that are all similar to one another. This can be defined based on proximity to one another, […] - [SKU Hunter](https://emissarywms.com/sku-hunter/): SKU Hunter We’ve created a simple game to show the benefits of having accurate inventory and well defined locations/bins. Navigate using the controls on your keyboard. Instructions You will be given orders on the right hand of the screen, along with the SKU, quantity, and location to pick the item from. Navigate the forklift up to the location and click the Space bar to enter that location. Next, type in the SKU, location, and quantity you are picking up for this order. Alternatively, you can also “scan” the SKU and location using the buttons to the right. Four potential barcodes […] - [Area Management](https://emissarywms.com/area-management/):   This screen allows you to manage areas of your warehouse. Areas are used to group similar locations together. Example of areas include: Storage Racks Bulk vs Small Picking Sales floor vs back storage Separate Buildings or Facilities   An area contains a group of locations. It is also worth noting that an area does not have to be phyiscally connected. For example, if you have storage racks placed on one side of your warehouse and the other, you can make those a part of the same area. They don’t have to physically be in the same spot. It all […] - [Location Management](https://emissarywms.com/location-management/): A location is a place you designate that stores inventory. Locations can be physically any size that makes sense for your operation. Examples of locations: Separate rooms Storage Racks Small Item Bins Sectioned areas on the floor Coolers/Freezers   Locations can be as granular as needed. It is recommended to define them in your setup as small enough to be useful for the inventory you plan to store in them. It also may make sense to have locations different physical sizes. For example, if you sell small items, you could define each bin as its own location. The first bin […] - [Shipping Dashboard](https://emissarywms.com/shipping-dashboard/):   This screen is the main screen where you manage and process orders and shipments. Every order that is retrieved in will be displayed in a list, no matter if you have linked one ore multiple Shopify sites. When you process an order and ship it out, the inventory is processed out of the system. Open Orders Click on any order listed to view details about it. You will be given a list of items on the order. The ordered quantity is how much needs to be fulfilled on the order itself. The picked quantity is how much of the […] - [Why You Need an Inventory Management System](https://emissarywms.com/why-you-need-an-inventory-management-system/): Efficient operations and streamlined processes are required to make your business successful. One often overlooked, yet critical, function is inventory control. Companies will greatly benefit from implementing a dedicated inventory management system. What holds companies back from implementing one? Initial Investment: The upfront costs associated with implementing an inventory management system, including software, hardware, and training, can be a significant barrier. Small businesses, in particular, may find that the cost to implement one are completely out of their reach. Fear of Disruption: Implementing a new system often comes with a fear of disruption to existing operations. Companies may be reluctant […] ## Pages - [Screenshots](https://emissarywms.com/screenshots/): Screenshots - [Picking](https://emissarywms.com/features-picking/): Picking Simply put, picking is when you assign an item for an order and physically grab it from the storage location. Why It Matters Picking items to an order helps in multiple ways. It helps manage inventory for the order, avoiding scenarios of under or over shipping to the customer It helps manage available stock in your warehouse for future orders. Inventory that’s picked is inventory that’s already committed. In Action with EmissaryWMS In EmissaryWMS, you can pick inventory to an order. No advanced degree needed! You can use your existing tablet, phone, or PC to perform a pick. - [Opt-out preferences](https://emissarywms.com/opt-out-preferences/) - [Demo](https://emissarywms.com/demo/): You can view a working demo installation of EmissaryWMS by clicking the button below. To login, use the following credentials: Limitations of the Demo Usernames and Passwords cannot be changed or reset. New Users cannot be created. Orders will not fulfill through the Demo Storefront when clicking Ship Order. This is to preserve the data for the Demo installation. Issues with the Demo Site? Reach out to us and let us know! Launch the Demo EmissaryWMS App Ready to Begin? Install via the Shopify App Store or Contact Us for a custom solution! - [Pricing](https://emissarywms.com/pricing/): Lite Integrate With Your Shopify Storefronts $ 15 Monthly 2,000 Orders / Month 3 Connected Shopify Storefronts 5 Users Basic Inventory Management Barcode Scanning Sync Inventory with multiple Shopify Sites Support for Barcode Scanners and Tablets/Phones Unlimited Cycle Counts Basic Email Support and Setup Assistance Install via Shopify Standard Advanced Inventory Management for Shopify $ 60 Monthly All Features of Lite, Plus: 5,000 Orders / Month 10 Connected Shopify Storefronts 30 Users Advanced Inventory Management Unlimited Areas and Locations Unlimited Work Assignments Priority Email Support and Setup Assistance Install via Shopify Early access Discount Custom dedicated WMS with custom Integrations […] - [Resources](https://emissarywms.com/resources/) - [Home](https://emissarywms.com/): EmissaryWMS: Leading the way in Warehouse Management. Product Features See for yourself the difference in your warehouse operations by chosing Emissary WMS Picking and Unpicking Pick inventory directly to customer orders. Avoid over committing an item to multiple orders. Locations and Areas Track inventory in multiple locations around your facility. Know what you have and where you have it. Barcoding Use barcoding, along with scanners, to efficiently view where your inventory is and to quickly move it around your facility. No scanner? No problem! Use your phone or tablet instead. Multi Store Setup Link multiple storefronts to a single installation […] - [About Us](https://emissarywms.com/about/): The Right way to warehouse Our Story Founded in 2009 in the Research Triangle of North Carolina, Emissary Systems was born from the vision of a seasoned software engineer who previously played a pivotal role in crafting management software for some of America’s top-tier companies. Recognizing the immense potential and need for sophisticated, enterprise-grade solutions tailored to a broader market, Emissary embarked on a journey to democratize advanced warehousing and inventory management for businesses of all sizes. Today, as e-commerce evolves at an unprecedented pace, we stand at the forefront, championing the mission to offer unmatched sophistication to warehousing and […] - [Features](https://emissarywms.com/features/): Features Pick/Unpick Inventory Pick inventory directly to customer orders. Avoid over committing an item to multiple orders. Item/Part Management A centralized system to manage your entire item list. Customize item properties by customer or other rules. Barcoding Use barcoding, along with scanners, to efficiently view where your inventory is and to quickly move it around your facility. No scanner? No problem! Use your phone instead. Locations and area management Track inventory in multiple locations around your facility. Set rules for which items can be stored in specific locations. Automated Print Jobs Generate automatic printing of reports, paperwork, and labels based […] - [Contact Us](https://emissarywms.com/contact-us/): Contact Us We would love to hear from you.Feel free to reach out using the below details. Emissary Systems, Inc. Email: contact@emissarywms.com - [Global Styles](https://emissarywms.com/global-styles/): Global Styles Colors Fonts buttons This page previews Global Fonts and Colors for this Kit. Changes made in Site Settings will be displayed here. 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