ERPFINANCE INFORMATION
What is the stock worth?
- Purchases, sales and financial records
- Stock quantities and valuation
- Invoices, costs and amounts owed
The business view of inventory.
WMS & ERP
Your ERP records the transaction.
A WMS directs the physical work.
Most growing warehouses do not need to replace their ERP. They need an execution layer that turns ERP orders and inventory records into controlled receiving, picking, packing and dispatch.
Same stock. Two different views.
ERP sees the financial picture.
WMS sees the physical stock.
One connects inventory to the books. The other connects inventory to the warehouse floor—and tells the team what to do next.
WMSINVENTORY INFORMATION + EXECUTION
Where is it—and can we ship it?
- Bin locations, quantities and stock status
- Available, allocated and held inventory
- Guided receiving, picking and dispatch
The warehouse view, with actions to match.
A simple distinction, not a rigid boundary: ERP capabilities vary, and some include warehouse modules. The right split depends on your system and operation.
Make the difference tangible
100 units on the books.
What can you actually ship?
The quantity can be correct without every unit being available for a new order.
ERP / FINANCIAL VIEW
100 units
at RM50 per unit
RM5,000Recorded stock valueSame SKU. Same 100 units.
WMS / PHYSICAL VIEW
Each block = 10 units
70 available
Bin A-12 · Ready for new orders
20 allocated
Bin B-04 · Reserved for existing orders
10 on hold
QC-01 · Awaiting inspection
100 recorded. 70 available to promise.
Illustrative quantities, locations and valuation. Assumes no other reservations or restrictions; held stock retains its recorded value in this example.
Partners, not replacements
Keep your ERP.
Connect your warehouse.
One order connects the financial record to the physical work. Each system does its part.
ONE ORDER. TWO CONNECTED SYSTEMS.Illustrative workflow · SO-1042
ERP / FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The sales order.
SO-1042Sales order
- Item
- SKU-104 · Black trainer
- Quantity
- 10 units
- Unit price
- RM50
Order valueRM500
Own the commercial record.
Keep finance informed.
Send the orderItems · quantities · reference
Return confirmationDispatched quantities · status
WMS / INVENTORY + EXECUTION
The work on the floor.
SO-1042Linked warehouse task
PICK FROM BINA-1210 units · SKU-104
Pick ✓Pack ✓Dispatch ✓
Locate the stock. Guide the task.
Confirm what actually happened.
10 units dispatched. Both teams informed.
Explore integrations →Warehouse confirmation returns to the ERP against the same order reference.
Illustrative records, not a product screenshot. Field ownership, update timing and exception handling are agreed for your integration.
A QUICK REALITY CHECKOrders in the ERP. Instructions still in spreadsheets?
Review my warehouse setup →If staff use messages to find stock or choose the next pick, that is the warehouse execution gap to review.
Three practical questions
How the two fit together.
Do I need to replace my ERP?
Usually not. Keep the ERP where it serves the business well, and add warehouse execution capability where you need it. Existing ERP warehouse modules should be assessed before deciding what to add.
Which system owns inventory?
Define ownership by record and purpose. The ERP typically holds the financial view; WMS tracks physical locations, availability and warehouse task status. Agreed transactions and reconciliation keep the views aligned.
Can ODIN connect to my ERP?
Connection depends on your ERP product, version and available APIs or exchange methods. We review the records, events and workflows you need, then confirm connector fit, configuration and any custom work.
Keep finance informed.
Keep the warehouse in control.
Show us your ERP and how the floor works today. We will help identify the responsibilities and handoffs that need connecting.