Why Magento stores need a dedicated WMS like Picqer

Running a successful Magento store takes more than a great frontend. Behind every order lies a chain of logistics: stock levels, picklists, shipments, and returns. Things your customers never see, but that shape their experience. And ultimately, your reputation.

We’ve seen many Magento merchants rely on manual warehouse processes or complex ERP systems, missing one crucial element: truly dedicated software to manage their warehouse. That’s why we built Picqer: warehouse software designed specifically for e-commerce. A tool that gives you full control of your warehouse and does exactly what you need.

With a system like Picqer, you can fully own your webshop and run a professional warehouse with confidence. You get real-time insights into your stock and tasks, fewer things go wrong thanks to smart guidance, and you get peace of mind knowing your logistics run as smoothly as your storefront.

The smarter way to manage your warehouse

As the Magento community says, “Magento is Open Source, so there is no limit to the functionality available to enhance your business.” But when it comes to managing what happens after a customer clicks ‘buy’, things often get complicated.

Manual spreadsheets or traditional ERP systems are ways to manage your warehouse logistics. But most people don’t even realize there’s a smarter, simpler alternative. Instead of forcing Magento or an ERP to do something it wasn’t built for, a Warehouse Management System (WMS) like Picqer is designed around how modern online stores actually work.

No more:

• Manual spreadsheets or systems that slow you down.
• Complicated setups that are costly to maintain.
• Constantly updating data across different systems.
• Relying on IT support, or dealing with broken integrations.
• Waiting for orders to sync between your tools.
• Picking orders one by one instead of in batches.

With Picqer WMS, you can:

• Connect your store, carriers and tools to run your your entire warehouse with 1 system.
• View the status of your warehouse at any time you want (on desktop and app).
• Keep things moving with fast, with reliable software and outstanding uptime.
• See your exact stock levels across all locations, in real-time.
• Generate optimized picklists automatically for faster fulfilment.
• Work efficiently with batch picking and barcode scanning.
• Automatically create shipping labels and send tracking codes back to your store

The result: Full control over every product, every order, and every movement inside your warehouse.

How Picqer WMS helps Magento merchants work efficiently

In a few minutes, you’ve connected your Magento store and carriers to Picqer with our ready-to-use integrations. From that moment, Picqer becomes your source of truth for your warehouse operations.

This is what that looks like in practice:

1. Orders appear instantly in Picqer the moment a customer checks out.
2. Picklists are created automatically for products in stock, optimized for efficient walking routes.
3. Backorders are saved automatically for items not yet in stock, so nothing gets forgotten.
4. Warehouse employees can scan products with the Picqer App to prevent mistakes.
5. Shipping labels are generated and printed automatically, with no copy-pasting or switching between tools.
6. Tracking numbers sync back to your store, so customers always stay informed.

A smooth flow like this saves valuable minutes per order. Which can quickly add up to hours a day, or doing the same work with fewer employees.

Real-life example: IVOL

IVOL is an online department store selling a wide range of products, from car accessories to office chairs. Their warehouse in the Netherlands holds more than 10,000 products, while their webshops serve customers across Europe, including Germany, France, and Belgium.

Since 2018, IVOL has been using Picqer to manage their warehouse operations. They’ve connected their Magento store and multiple carriers to Picqer to ensure all products are delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible throughout Europe.

Before using Picqer, their process wasn’t scalable. Owner Jim Luyendijk explains:

“Before we used Picqer, our inventory was tracked manually, and only one person often knew where products were stored. We frequently had to tell customers we were out of stock, or we had too much stock of certain products. That’s when we realized we needed software to manage our warehouse with.”

“With Picqer, our processes are optimized and simplified. New employees find their way around faster, and fewer mistakes are made. And I am sure that we can serve our customers better, with less stock.”

Conclusion: Magento and Picqer, better together

With its flexibility and scalability, Magento offers endless possibilities for both small and large online stores. But to get the most out of it, you need a system that’s just as smart, fast, and reliable. That’s where Picqer comes in. A modern WMS for your Magento store. With automatic backups, high uptime, and frequent new features to keep your warehouse moving. So you can focus on what really matters: growing your business.