Manufacturing

Best POS Systems for Warehousing

Warehousing and 3PL operations need payment solutions for storage fees, fulfillment charges, and shipping costs. The right system handles recurring billing for storage, variable fulfillment fees, and integrates with warehouse management systems.

Common Challenges

Monthly storage billing
Variable fulfillment fees
Shipping cost pass-through
Customer account management
Usage-based billing
Net terms for businesses
Invoice complexity

Must-Have Features

  • B2B invoicing
  • Recurring billing
  • ACH payments
  • Customer accounts
  • Variable pricing
  • Reporting

Nice-to-Have Features

  • WMS integration
  • Usage-based billing
  • Customer portal
  • Automated invoicing
  • Credit management

Frequently Asked Questions

How do warehouses typically bill customers?

Monthly invoicing is standard: base storage fee + variable pick/pack/ship charges + pass-through shipping costs. Use accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero) with ACH payment links. Most 3PLs bill NET-15 or NET-30.

Do warehouses need POS systems?

Most warehouse billing is B2B invoicing, not POS. Exception: warehouses with retail/wholesale pickup windows may need POS for walk-in customers. Core billing typically stays in WMS or accounting software.

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