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by Tom Cutler, Contributing Editor Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 2:52:00 PM   | Abstract: | Warehouse Control Systems provide real-time data management and interface responsibilities of the materials handling system as well as offer common user interface screens for monitoring, control and diagnostics. Here's what to look for in a WCS. |
There is a significant shift between (Warehouse Management Systems) WMS and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) in the area of merging local data warehouses into enterprise data warehouses. This convergence is being caused by: - Technology Advancements: The use of open software, relational databases and componentized applications architectures are enabling WMS vendors to provide real-time data management and interface responsibilities of the material handling system.
- Functional Enhancements: The WMS has, over time, taken over more of the work handled by the ERP system, in areas such as inventory control, resource scheduling and order management.
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