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WHAT IS a warehouse control system (WCS)?
A Warehouse Control System (WCS) is software that manages the real-time control of automated materials handling systems and equipment inside a warehouse or distribution centre. It acts as the link between high-level WMS planning systems and the physical handling equipment.
Unlike a Warehouse Management System (WMS), which oversees overall operations such as inventory and orders, a WCS directs the flow of goods across conveyors, sortation systems, and automated storage and retrieval solutions.
Also known as:
- Warehouse execution software
- Automation control system
- Material handling system controller
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HOW DOES a warehouse control system work?
The WCS works by connecting directly to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that drive automation hardware. It receives instructions from the WMS and translates them into specific equipment commands.
Typical WCS functions include:
- Routing decisions – determining which conveyor or sorter path each item should follow.
- Real-time control – monitoring and adjusting automation equipment for efficiency and uptime.
- Load balancing – distributing workload across multiple systems to avoid bottlenecks.
- Exception handling – managing issues such as jams, errors, or mis-routes.
- Performance data – feeding live equipment data back into the WMS or reporting dashboards.
By orchestrating material flows, the WCS ensures that goods move seamlessly through automated systems with minimal delay.
BENEFITS OF A wcs
- Operational efficiency: Ensures automated equipment runs smoothly and with minimal downtime.
- Real-time responsiveness: Adjusts routing and load balancing instantly to avoid bottlenecks.
- Seamless integration: Connects higher-level systems (WMS/ERP) with automation for end-to-end synchronisation.
- Improved visibility: Provides live insights into equipment status, throughput, and system performance.
- Flexibility: Can adapt to new automation technologies and changing warehouse needs.
- Cost savings: Maximises utilisation of automation assets, reducing errors and unnecessary labour.
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HOW BEUMER GROUP SUPPORTS wcs integration
BEUMER Group’s Warehouse Control System (WCS) ensures seamless communication between warehouse management systems and automation to optimise material flow, visibility, and reliability.
Key capabilities include:
- Intelligent control – real-time item identification and material flow across sortation, fulfilment, and e-commerce processes.
- Digital tools – simulations, emulations, AI insights, heat maps, and 3D visualisations for better planning.
- Visualisation – web-based dashboards with intuitive layouts and live flow monitoring.
- Flow precision – batch sortation logic based on urgency, SKU velocity, and picking efficiency.
- Automation control – integrates conveyors, sortation systems, ASRS, and robotics.
- Secure processes – built according to CMMI Level 3 and ISO 27001 certified processes for reliability and data protection.
As both a supplier and integrator, BEUMER Group delivers system designs with flexible WCS solutions that optimise automation, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
FAQ ABOUT warehouse control systems
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A WCS may be used to control conveyors, sortation systems, such as pouch systems. An example of a WCS is BEUMER Group’s WCS modules that integrate with the BG Pouch System to manage item routing and sequencing in real time.
