Warehouse
Management
Software for SMEs

Pick and ship orders 3x faster. Count 300+ items in 1 hour. Move 1,500+ goods between warehouses in clicks. These aren’t promises — they’re real numbers from our clients. Use Kladana’s multi‑location WMS for small businesses

Multi-location WMS for small businesses to manage warehouse operations, inventory counts, and shipments easily
Receivings and
shipments

Track inbound and outbound warehouse operations

Inventory
counts

Run fast cycle counts to keep stock accurate

Stock Adjustments &
Write‑Offs

Fix errors, losses, or damaged goods instantly

Internal
transfers

Move products across locations in seconds

Why Choose Kladana WMS for Your Small Business?

Kladana WMS is just the job if you’re never sure where products are stored, picking and shipping orders drags on, warehouses stay cluttered, barcodes don’t match specific variants, and you keep dreading those inventory counts.

With Kladana, your warehouse operations stay under control — from receiving and put‑away to picking, packing, shipping, and returns — all managed in one place.

Streamline warehouse operations, boost inventory accuracy, and control stock with Kladana WMS

Tidy Storage Space

  • Organize warehouse space with bin storage for better visibility and faster picking
  • Use pick lists during receivings and shipments to ensure every set is complete
  • Print warehouse documents, price lists, thermal labels, and tags to keep operations smooth
Organize warehouse space with bin storage and improve warehouse operations with Kladana WMS

Inventory Transactions under Control

  • Run regular inventory counts to keep stock levels accurate
  • Make quick stock adjustments and write‑offs for losses, damage, or expired items
  • Manage transfers and internal orders to move products between warehouses effortlessly
Run inventory counts, adjust stock, and manage warehouse transfers with Kladana WMS

Planning and Analytics

  • Filter stock and movement reports by product, warehouse, counterparty, or variant to stay on top of inventory
  • Track available, committed, and incoming goods to keep warehouse operations transparent
  • Plan purchases with demand forecasts, sales trends, and raw material data to avoid overstocking
Track stock movements, forecast demand, and plan purchases with Kladana WMS

Features Built for Small Business Warehouse Management

  • Storage Bins: Assign bins to products and batches with unique IDs, so warehouse staff can find items fast and accurately
  • Barcoding: Generate or upload barcodes for products, batches, packaging, and bins to cut errors and speed up warehouse work
  • Pick Lists & Packing Slips: Locate items quickly and fulfill orders precisely
  • Reorder Points: Get automatic alerts when stock runs low to avoid stockouts
  • Negative Stock Restriction: Block transactions that would push inventory below zero and keep stock levels under control
Assign bin storage to organize warehouse space and locate goods quickly

Real‑Time Inventory Tracking & Control

Stocktaking

Run full or partial counts by warehouse and set statuses like to do, completed, or postponed to track progress

Run cycle counts to track inventory discrepancies in quantity and cost
Inventory Count Lists

Generate and print lists to spot stock discrepancies within a time frame

Stock Adjustments and Write‑Offs

Create adjustments for discrepancies and write‑offs for damaged or expired goods

Barcode Scanning

Speed up receivings, shipments, transfers, and inventory counts across all warehouse operations

Batch Tracking

Improve quality control, cut costs, and reduce legal or reputational risks

Efficient WMS Analytics and Insights

  • Stock Report: See inventory by date, with details by product, warehouse, and bin
  • Real‑Time Stock Levels: Track on‑hand, committed, and in‑transit goods at a glance
  • Average Inventory Days: Know how long goods sit in stock to improve turnover
  • Stock Movement Report: Monitor opening and closing stock over time to manage inventory flow
Real-time stock tracking, average inventory days, and full warehouse analytics

Small Business Wins
with Kladana WMS

Cloud‑Based Warehouse Operations
Made Simple

Multi‑location WMS

Manage and track operations across multiple warehouses, covering raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and products at branches or retail stores

Customizable Warehouse Documents

Create pick lists, price tags, thermal labels, and supplier invoices with personalized fields and designs, then print them on demand

Approvals and Access Rights

Set approval flows and employee access roles to protect sensitive data and track every action in your WMS

Automated Warehouse Workflows

Use workflow templates to trigger routine processes automatically, streamlining operations across your team

Manage warehouse operations, approvals, access rights, documents, and automated workflows

Get Started with Kladana’s Small Business WMS Today

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Affordable Warehouse System for SMEs

The WMS module is included at no extra cost for all paid Kladana plans. Start with a 14‑day trial, use the free plan, or get essential features for just $60/year

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Integrations & App Catalogue

Connect with platforms like WooCommerce, Borzo, and Zoho Books. Use Kladana Online Order App to sell directly, even without a website. An API is available for custom integrations

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User‑Friendly Support and Onboarding

Get 1–3 onboarding sessions depending on your plan, plus fast free support via chat, email, or form — typically within 5–15 minutes

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All Business Operations in One App

Manage your warehouses, inventory, sales, purchases, and production seamlessly, without juggling multiple tools

What Small Businesses Say
about Kladana WMS

FAQs on Warehouse Management Software for Small Businesses

General Questions

It’s affordable, easy to set up, and doesn’t require a big IT team. A good WMS helps small businesses keep track of inventory, avoid stockouts, speed up picking and shipping, and reduce costly mistakes. Many systems come with simple dashboards, barcode scanning, and reorder alerts to make warehouse operations smooth — even if you’re managing just one warehouse or a small team.

The best warehouse management software (WMS) depends on your business size, budget, and needs. For small businesses, look for a WMS that is:

  • Affordable: Many systems start around $50—$100 per month, or even offer free plans with basic features.
  • Easy to set up and use: You shouldn’t need a full IT team. A good WMS will have clear dashboards, simple navigation, and helpful guides or tutorials.
  • Equipped with core features: Make sure it covers real‑time inventory tracking, barcode scanning, reorder points, and basic warehouse operations like receiving, picking, packing, and shipping.
  • Scalable: As your business grows, your WMS should handle more SKUs, multiple warehouses, and higher order volumes.
  • Integrated: It should connect easily with your e‑commerce platforms (like WooCommerce or Shopify) and accounting software to keep sales, inventory, and finances in sync.

For examples of leading WMS options for small businesses — including free and cloud‑based tools — check out our complete guide to warehouse management software.

Prices for small business WMS vary. Many cloud‑based systems start at around $50—$100 per month. Some offer yearly plans from $60—$500 depending on features, user count, and warehouses. Basic versions might be free, which is great for small teams just starting out. Costs usually rise with more advanced functions like detailed analytics, integrations, or multi‑location tracking.

The four main types of WMS are:

  • Standalone WMS: Focuses only on warehouse tasks like inventory, picking, and shipping.
  • Integrated WMS: Connects directly with ERP or accounting systems to sync warehouse with finance and sales.
  • Cloud‑based WMS: Runs online, accessible from anywhere, easy to scale, with automatic updates.
  • Hybrid WMS: Mixes local (on‑premise) and cloud systems, giving flexibility for security or specialized setups.

SCM (Supply Chain Management) handles the whole flow of goods — from suppliers to manufacturing to delivery. It covers planning, sourcing, production, logistics, and even returns. A WMS (Warehouse Management System) is focused just on what happens inside your warehouse — managing stock locations, order picking, packing, and shipments. Think of WMS as one part of the bigger SCM picture.

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system manages your entire business in one platform — including sales, purchasing, production, accounting, and inventory. A WMS specializes in warehouse operations only — it tracks inventory, manages picking and packing, and organizes shipments. Many ERPs (like Kladana) have built‑in WMS modules, so you can handle everything from production to warehouse to invoicing in one app.

Kladana WMS for Small Businesses

Kladana is a cloud‑based system designed for small businesses. It gives you real‑time inventory tracking, automated reorder alerts, barcode scanning, and simple dashboards so you can see everything at a glance. This means you’re not relying on someone’s manual Excel or chasing paper notebooks. Automated workflows prevent stockouts and expired items. Even small teams can pick and ship orders faster, keep accurate costs, and plan purchases with more confidence.

Yes. By automating barcode scans, stock updates, and picking lists, Kladana cuts manual data entry mistakes. You can track every movement and know exactly where products are stored, which reduces costly errors and saves hours on checks.

Very likely. Kladana is used by small manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in industries like food, clothing, furniture, cosmetics, electronics, packaging, steel, plastics, and chemicals. It’s flexible enough to handle different products, multiple warehouses, and even subcontractor stock.

Yes. It runs on secure cloud infrastructure with encrypted connections, daily backups, and strict access controls to keep your data safe. More details are on our security page.

Implementation and Onboarding

For small businesses with a few dozen SKUs and simple operations, you can get going in just a few weeks. Larger setups with thousands of SKUs, multiple warehouses, and more users usually take around three months. Kladana offers dedicated onboarding sessions to help you set up products, locations, users, and documents.

All paid plans include 1–3 onboarding sessions, plus free support by live chat, email, or phone — even during your trial. Most questions get a reply within 5–15 minutes. The team can even customize reports or documents to fit your needs.

You also get quick how‑to videos and Help Center guides, so you can start using the warehouse management system in just 15 minutes.

Yes. Kladana connects with accounting platforms like Zoho Books, e‑commerce sites like WooCommerce, and many other services. It also has an API for custom integrations. See more on our integrations page.

Warehouse Automation Features

Key features include real‑time inventory tracking, barcode scanning, multi‑location support, automated reorder points, order management (picking, packing, shipping), and clear reports or dashboards to spot slow or fast‑moving stock.

The six key operations in warehouse management include:

  • Receiving: Checking in new deliveries.
  • Put‑away: Storing goods in the right bins or shelves.
  • Picking: Collecting items to fulfill orders.
  • Packing: Preparing orders for shipment.
  • Shipping: Dispatching goods to customers.
  • Returns: Handling returned items back into inventory.

Look at order accuracy rates, average inventory turnover, picking and shipping times, days goods stay in stock, and the frequency of stockouts or excess stock. These help you see how efficient and cost‑effective your warehouse is.

Yes. Whether you have one small warehouse or several locations for raw materials, production, finished goods, or retail, Kladana lets you track stock separately in each place. You can also manage subcontractor or third‑party locations.

Use bin storage and zoning to keep things organized, barcode scans to track every move, automated reorder points to prevent shortages, and clear reports to plan space and cash flow. A WMS like Kladana ties all of this together so even a big warehouse runs smoothly.