Functions: The Modular Toolkit That Transforms Software into a Tailored Solution

A warehouse management system, by itself, is a collection of capabilities. It can track inventory, direct putaway, manage orders, and orchestrate labor. But the value of these capabilities is not realized through their mere existence—it is realized through their application to your specific operational challenges, workflows, and business rules.

KINGSHELVING’s software platform is not a monolithic, one-size-fits-all application. It is a modular toolkit of configurable functions, each engineered to address a distinct operational requirement. Like precision instruments in a craftsman’s toolbox, these functions can be selected, configured, and combined to create a solution that fits your operation as precisely as a custom-tailored garment.

This modularity is not an afterthought—it is a core architectural principle. It enables you to deploy exactly the capabilities you need today, with the confidence that you can add new functions tomorrow as your business evolves, without replacing the core system or re-engineering your processes.

• Core Positioning: The modular toolkit of configurable capabilities that transforms generic software into a tailored operational solution.

• Strategic Value: Enables precise fit to your workflows; deploy what you need today, add what you need tomorrow—no overbuying, no re-engineering.

• KINGSHELVING Philosophy: Software is not a monolithic application—it is a toolbox of functions, each a precision instrument for a specific operational requirement.

I. The Modular Architecture: Building Your Solution, Not Buying a Monolith

Traditional warehouse software forces you to purchase a comprehensive suite, whether you need all its capabilities or not. You pay for modules that remain dormant, navigate interfaces cluttered with functions you never use, and accept workflows designed for generic operations, not your specific requirements.

KINGSHELVING’s modular architecture inverts this paradigm. Our platform is constructed as a library of discrete, interoperable functions. You select the functions that address your current operational challenges, configure them to match your workflows, and deploy them in a phased, low-risk manner. When new challenges emerge, you add new functions—not a new system.

The Function Library
KINGSHELVING’s function library encompasses the full spectrum of warehouse management capabilities, organized into logical domains:

Configuration, Not Customization
Each function in the KINGSHELVING library is designed for parametric configuration—adjustable through settings, rules, and preferences, not through code modification. This distinction is critical:

• Configuration changes behavior through user-accessible parameters; it is fast, low-risk, and maintainable through software upgrades

• Customization modifies source code; it is slow, high-risk, and creates upgrade barriers

KINGSHELVING functions are engineered to deliver custom-like fit through configuration, without the long-term costs and constraints of true customization.

• Modular Library: Discrete functions across receiving, putaway, inventory, orders, picking, packing, shipping, labor, reporting, integration, compliance.

• Selection, Not Subscription: You choose the functions you need; you do not pay for dormant capabilities or navigate cluttered interfaces.

• Configuration, Not Customization: Parametric configuration delivers tailored fit without code modification; fast, low-risk, upgrade-safe.

II. Core Functions: Precision Instruments for Warehouse Operations

Receiving and Putaway Functions

ASN Management
Electronic receipt planning transforms receiving from a reactive scramble into a scheduled, optimized process. ASNs are received electronically, matched to purchase orders, and used to pre-allocate receiving resources, inspection zones, and putaway locations. When the truck arrives, the work is already planned.

Dynamic Putaway Assignment
The optimal storage location for an inbound pallet depends on multiple variables: SKU velocity, dimensions, weight, storage class, batch/lot constraints, and current inventory distribution. KINGSHELVING’s putaway function evaluates these variables in real time and directs operators or automated equipment to the precise location that minimizes future travel, optimizes space utilization, and enforces storage rules.

Quality Management Integration
Items requiring inspection are automatically routed to quarantine zones upon receipt. The system tracks inspection status, enforces release only upon quality approval, and maintains complete audit trails of inspection results, certificates, and disposition decisions.

Inventory Management Functions

Real-Time Inventory Tracking
Every movement—receipt, putaway, transfer, pick, pack, ship—updates inventory in real time. The system maintains perpetual awareness of quantity, location, status, age, and pedigree for every SKU, at every storage position, across the entire facility.

Cycle Counting
Traditional physical inventory requires operational shutdowns and creates reconciliation backlogs. KINGSHELVING’s cycle counting function continuously verifies inventory accuracy through risk-based, operator-guided counts integrated into daily workflows. Counts are scheduled based on SKU velocity, value, and historical error rates, with discrepancies investigated and resolved immediately.

Expiration and Lot Management
For industries where shelf life matters—food, pharmaceutical, chemical—automated FIFO/FEFO enforcement is not optional. KINGSHELVING’s inventory functions track batch-level expiration dates, enforce retrieval order based on remaining shelf life, and automatically block out-of-date inventory from being picked or shipped.

Order Processing and Picking Functions

Wave Planning
Orders are grouped into waves optimized for carrier cut-off times, destination consolidation, and picking efficiency. The wave planning function evaluates order profiles, inventory availability, and labor capacity to construct waves that balance workload and maximize throughput.

Pick Method Selection
Not all orders should be picked the same way. KINGSHELVING’s order processing function evaluates each order’s characteristics (size, SKU count, priority) and selects the optimal picking method—discrete, batch, zone, or wave—from available options.

Pick Path Optimization
For operator-directed picking, the sequence in which items are presented dramatically affects travel distance and productivity. KINGSHELVING’s pick path function calculates optimal sequences based on storage locations, order profiles, and facility layout, minimizing walking time and maximizing picks per hour.

Packing and Shipping Functions

Cartonization
The dimensional weight pricing model penalizes underutilized cartons. KINGSHELVING’s cartonization function recommends optimal carton sizes based on item dimensions, minimizing dimensional weight charges and reducing corrugate consumption. For multi-item orders, the function determines how items should be arranged within cartons to minimize total cube.

Carrier Integration
Shipping is not merely about moving goods—it is about choosing the right carrier, at the right rate, with the right service level. KINGSHELVING’s carrier integration function provides real-time rate shopping, label generation for multiple carriers, and automated manifest transmission. Shipping decisions are optimized based on cost, transit time, and customer requirements.

ASN Generation
Advanced Shipping Notices accelerate your customers’ receiving processes and strengthen trading partner relationships. KINGSHELVING’s ASN function automatically generates and transmits ASNs in customer-required formats (EDI, XML, CSV) upon shipment confirmation.

Labor Management Functions

Engineered Labor Standards
Productivity measurement requires consistent, defensible standards. KINGSHELVING’s labor management function calculates task times based on actual travel distances, lift heights, and activity types—not generic averages. Standards are continuously refined based on actual performance data.

Real-Time Productivity Tracking
Operators receive immediate feedback on their performance against standards. Supervisors monitor team productivity through real-time dashboards, identifying coaching opportunities and recognizing high performers.

Workload Forecasting
Labor requirements are predicted based on order volumes, enabling optimal shift scheduling and temporary staffing decisions. The workload forecasting function integrates with wave planning to ensure labor capacity aligns with planned workload.

Reporting and Analytics Functions

Operational Dashboards
Role-based dashboards provide at-a-glance visibility into the metrics that matter most: order status, equipment utilization, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, and throughput trends. Dashboards are configurable, allowing each user to monitor their areas of responsibility.

Custom Report Builder
Standard reports meet standard requirements. For unique analytical needs, KINGSHELVING’s custom report builder enables users to create ad-hoc reports, define their own metrics, and schedule automated report distribution—all without IT intervention.

Trend Analysis
Historical data reveals patterns that inform continuous improvement. KINGSHELVING’s analytics functions identify trends in order profiles, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and inventory accuracy, enabling data-driven decisions about process improvements, facility layout changes, and automation investments.

III. Advanced Functions: Differentiating Capabilities

Multi-Facility Management
For enterprises with multiple warehouses, KINGSHELVING’s multi-facility function provides:

• Centralized master data management across all sites

• Cross-facility inventory visibility for enterprise-wide order allocation

• Consistent process enforcement with site-specific flexibility

• Consolidated reporting for enterprise performance analysis

Client-Specific Configuration (3PL)
Third-party logistics operators require the ability to serve multiple clients from a single system instance. KINGSHELVING’s 3PL function provides:

• Client-specific master data (SKUs, customers, vendors, locations)

• Client-segregated inventory and order processing

• Client-specific business rules and workflows

• Automated billing based on client contracts (storage, handling, value-added services)

Serialization and Aggregation
For industries requiring item-level traceability—pharmaceuticals, medical devices, high-value electronics—KINGSHELVING’s serialization function provides:

• Unique identifier assignment and tracking at item level

• Aggregation of items to cases, cases to pallets, pallets to shipments

• EPCIS event generation for supply chain visibility

• Integration with regulatory reporting systems

Returns Management
Reverse logistics is fundamentally different from forward logistics. KINGSHELVING’s returns function provides:

• RMA tracking and customer communication

• Receipt and inspection workflows for returned items

• Disposition decision support (restock, refurbish, recycle, discard)

• Credit processing integration with ERP

Value-Added Services (VAS)
Many warehouses perform operations beyond storage and shipping: kitting, labeling, price ticketing, quality inspection, light assembly. KINGSHELVING’s VAS function provides:

• Work order creation and tracking

• Component allocation and consumption recording

• Completed kit tracking and inventory update

• Labor and material cost capture for billing

Billing and Invoicing (3PL/Shared Facilities)
For operators who charge clients based on storage and activity, KINGSHELVING’s billing function provides:

• Automated calculation of storage charges (by location, by time, by cube)

• Activity-based billing (receipts, picks, packs, value-added services)

• Invoice generation and electronic transmission

• Audit trails for client verification

IV. Function Integration: The Power of a Coherent Platform

Individual functions, however powerful, deliver limited value if they operate in isolation. KINGSHELVING’s architectural advantage lies in the seamless integration of functions into a coherent, interoperable platform.

Cross-Function Data Flow
Data captured by one function is immediately available to all others:

• Receiving data flows to putaway, inventory, and quality functions

• Putaway decisions inform picking and replenishment

• Picking activity updates inventory, labor management, and billing

• Shipping confirmation triggers ASN generation, carrier notification, and customer communication

This single source of truth eliminates data silos, prevents reconciliation requirements, and ensures that every decision is based on complete, current information.

Process Automation Across Functions
KINGSHELVING’s function integration enables end-to-end process automation:

• An ASN arrival triggers receiving resource allocation, quality inspection scheduling, and putaway zone preparation

• Order release triggers inventory allocation, pick wave creation, labor assignment, and carrier booking

• Pick completion triggers replenishment, packing workstation assignment, and outbound lane allocation

Processes flow across functions automatically, with rules governing each transition. Operators and supervisors focus on exceptions, not routine transactions.

User Experience Consistency
Despite their diverse purposes, all KINGSHELVING functions share a common user interface philosophy:

• Consistent navigation patterns reduce training requirements

• Common terminology eliminates confusion across functions

• Unified login and security provide seamless access

• Role-based views present only the functions each user needs

Operators moving between receiving, putaway, picking, and packing encounter familiar screens and workflows, accelerating proficiency and reducing errors.

V. The KINGSHELVING Functions Advantage

Purpose-Engineered, Not Generic
Many WMS platforms offer functions that were designed for generic warehousing and adapted to specific requirements. KINGSHELVING functions are purpose-engineered for the operational realities of modern distribution: high velocity, extreme SKU proliferation, multi-channel fulfillment, and integration with advanced automation. Our receiving functions assume ASN-enabled, pre-planned inbound flows; our picking functions assume integration with pick-to-light, voice, and automated material handling; our shipping functions assume carrier integration and real-time rate shopping.

Configurable Depth, Not Superficial Breadth
Some software vendors offer hundreds of functions, each with limited configurability—you either use them as designed or you do not use them at all. KINGSHELVING functions offer configurable depth: each function provides multiple configuration options that adapt its behavior to your specific workflows. The putaway function, for example, can be configured for ABC stratification, random storage, fixed location assignment, or any combination—all through parameter settings, not code changes.

Scalable Licensing, Not Enterprise Bloat
KINGSHELVING’s modular function architecture supports flexible licensing models. You license only the functions you need today, with the ability to add functions as your requirements evolve. This approach:

• Reduces initial investment

• Accelerates implementation by focusing on essential capabilities

• Eliminates payment for dormant functionality

• Enables phased, low-risk expansion

Future-Proof by Design
As new operational requirements emerge—new customer demands, new regulatory requirements, new technology integrations—KINGSHELVING continuously develops new functions. Because our platform is modular, new functions can be added to existing installations without disrupting current operations. Your investment in KINGSHELVING software is preserved across operational generations.

Your Operations. Our Functions. Your Tailored Solution.

The difference between generic software and a tailored solution is not the number of functions—it is the fit of those functions to your specific operational requirements. A function you do not need is clutter; a function that almost works is frustration; a function that fits precisely is productivity.

KINGSHELVING’s function library is engineered for fit. Each function is a precision instrument, configurable to your workflows, integrable with your other functions, and scalable to your future requirements. Together, they form not a monolithic application, but a tailored toolkit—exactly the capabilities you need, configured exactly as you need them, evolving exactly as your business evolves.

When you deploy KINGSHELVING software, you are not buying a system. You are assembling a solution—function by function, capability by capability, until the whole fits your operation as precisely as a custom-tailored instrument fits its purpose.

Your requirements. Our functions. A perfect fit.