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Springboro, OH – Until fairly recently, Warehouse Control Systems have been somewhat cobbled together software solutions. Most WCS began with a basic shell, but were heavily customized for each project. Today, the leading WCS systems have become highly standard and packaged, and can support tailoring of many system requirements through configuration alone, not custom code. A few have even embraced “service-oriented architecture” (SOA), a technology approach that enhances integration with other systems and flexibility down the road.

There are now several options for WCS sourcing:

• The Conveyor System OEM: Most major conveyor/sorter manufacturers offer their own warehouse control systems.
• Systems Integrators: If you are using a systems integrator to implement your sortation system, many today offer their own WCS solutions, some of which now offer highly packaged and sophisticated solutions.
• Independent, Third-Party Providers: A handful of companies now offer truly stand-alone WCS products designed to be implemented independent of the hardware system itself.

According to Supply Chain Digest, companies often do not adequately consider, research and compare different WCS alternatives as they develop overall sortation system plans and select system providers. In many cases, it’s not until the equipment or systems integrator has been selected that anyone sits down in detail to understand what the now default WCS can really do, and how it will integrate with the WMS or other systems in the DC.

Read the full story at scdigest.com.

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