What is a warehouse management system (WMS)?
A warehouse management system (WMS ) is the pacemaker of every warehouse. In a narrower sense, this is an inventory management system that maps and manages the various correlating dependencies between stocks (article, assortment, batch) and the physical level (storage location, storage compartment, storage unit, loading equipment, etc.). In view of the increasing complexity of intralogistics processes in modern warehouses and distribution centers, a high-performance warehouse management system (WMS) with integrated optimization strategies is essential for monitoring system statuses and controlling material flow movements.
The WMS creates transparency, eliminates time-consuming searches, minimizes picking errors and significantly improves delivery quality. Chaotic storage location management, paperless picking (single-stage, multi-stage or parallel) and permanent stocktaking can also be implemented. In addition, modern warehouse management systems allow the integration of pick-by-voice, pick-by-light and RFID applications as well as optimized forklift control. The standard also includes interfaces for connecting to higher-level ERP systems and to the lower-level material flow computer that controls the flow of goods.
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