The Roles of WMS and WCS
WMS (Warehouse Management System)
A system that manages warehouse inventory, inbound/outbound operations, and locations. It determines "what" to manage and "where" to manage it.
WCS (Warehouse Control System)
A system that controls material handling equipment such as conveyors, sorters, and AGVs. It controls "how" items are moved.
The Need for Integration
When WMS and WCS operate in silos, the following problems arise:
An integrated system resolves these issues and optimizes the entire logistics flow.
Integration Architecture
Middleware Approach
Middleware is placed between WMS and WCS to transform and relay data between the two systems.
Unified Platform Approach
A single platform provides both WMS and WCS functionality in one integrated solution.
ROI Analysis
Expected benefits from deploying an integrated WMS-WCS system:
Conclusion
Seamless integration of WMS and WCS is the cornerstone of logistics automation. POLYGLOTSOFT delivers optimal integration solutions backed by extensive experience building distribution centers.