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WHAT IS a warehouse management system (WMS)?
A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is a software solution designed to optimise and control daily warehouse operations. WMS platforms provide real-time visibility into stock levels, track the movement of goods, and streamline workflows such as picking, packing, and shipping.
Also known as:
- Warehouse control software
- Inventory management system
- Distribution centre management software
HOW DOES a warehouse management system work?
A WMS connects people, processes, and technology inside the warehouse. It integrates with upstream systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and downstream systems like Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Typical WMS functionalities include:
- Stock tracking – real-time visibility into inventory levels and locations.
- Order management – routing orders to the right picking and packing processes.
- Labour management – optimising workforce productivity through task allocation.
- Automation control – integration with material handling systems such as conveyors, sorters, and pouch systems.
- Reporting and data analytics – dashboards to monitor KPIs, efficiency, and bottlenecks.
By combining these functions, a WMS enables warehouses to handle higher throughput, reduce errors, and adapt quickly to demand fluctuations.
RELATED: How to make a business case for implementing a material handling system
BENEFITS OF USING A wms
- Efficiency: Automates manual processes, speeding up fulfilment.
- Accuracy: Reduces picking errors and stock discrepancies.
- Scalability: Supports warehouse growth and peak demand without proportional labour increases.
- Integration: Seamlessly links with ERP, TMS, and automation systems.
- Customer satisfaction: Faster, more reliable deliveries.
RELATED: The future is now: Embracing digitalisation in your fulfilment centre
WMS VS WCS – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
A WMS manages warehouse operations at a strategic level, while a Warehouse Control System (WCS) controls material handling systems in real time. Together, they create a seamless link between planning and execution.
| Feature | WMS (Warehouse Management System) | WCS (Warehouse Control System) |
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| Focus | Manages overall warehouse operations | Directly controls automation equipment |
| Scope | Stock, orders, labour, reporting | Conveyors, AS/RS, loop sorters, pouch systems etc. |
| Integration | Interfaces with ERP and TMS | Interfaces with warehouse automation |
| Role | Strategic/operational planning | Real-time equipment execution |
HOW BEUMER GROUP SUPPORTS wms OPERATIONS
BEUMER Group supports warehouse and distribution business experts in designing brand-new distribution centres or expanding existing facilities. We integrate everything from complete warehouse management systems to individual software modules that integrate seamlessly with existing WMS and ERP platforms.
We design and implement tailor-made software suites that enhance supply chain management (SCM) through intuitive user interfaces, remote access, and advanced functionality.
Learn more about our WMS integration here.
FAQ ABOUT WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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ERP systems manage enterprise-wide processes such as finance, HR, and procurement. A WMS focuses specifically on warehouse operations, though the two systems often integrate to share data.
