The comparison platform for logistics IT systems

„The WMS Validation is an important instrument for us to demonstrate our extensive logistics expertise to our current and future customers. Warehouse Logistics is the right place for us to present our software products WAMAS and SAP in the logistics market and to do so in an objective and transparent manner."

„Interesting selection of topics; exchange of ideas with the competition."

„The meeting provides a good mixture of the sharing of experiences and the latest trends so that participants can examine their own business strategy and also look to the future."

„The discussions on various topics at the World Café reminded me once again that there are many different perspectives and interpretations of certain issues. This insight helps us when we present sensitive topics to our clients."

„The Fraunhofer IML has supported us with technical training and project-accompanying consulting at crucial points in innovative customer projects. Thanks to their experience and, above all, practical relevance, we were able to manage projects with technologies and methods that were completely new to us to the complete satisfaction of our customers. This has certainly saved us many dead ends and pitfalls."

„For years we have had the LogControl software validated by Team Warehouse Logistics. The annual extension of the validation criteria, the personal exchange with the Fraunhofer employees and the technical contents on the platform always provide good suggestions for our software development and sales."

„In a two-day workshop on the field of warehouse management systems, Fraunhofer IML supported us in updating our knowledge of the diverse and complex application areas of IT systems used in the logistics environment. Specific functional ranges were defined and requirements for individual interfaces were analysed. The workshop was perfectly tailored to our questions, which were made available to the Fraunhofer team in advance. The knowledge we gained could be combined perfectly with our previous approaches. This provides us with valuable input for the development of innovative products and services that efficiently support our customers in their daily work."

„The Fraunhofer portal warehouse-logistics.com serves as an extremely valuable platform for us to present KCWMS in a structured and transparent manner to a broad audience of industry professionals. Of particular note is the neutral and well-founded evaluation, which enables a high degree of comparability with other systems and provides our customers with reliable guidance. The standardized presentation of the functionalities ensures a clear and comprehensible positioning of our solution within the market landscape. Furthermore, we benefit from the portal’s high credibility and reach, which help strengthen our market position. Through our close collaboration with Fraunhofer, we can effectively showcase our ongoing development and incorporate important insights from the intralogistics sector. Overall, the platform offers us genuine added value—both in terms of our public image and the strategic development of KCWMS."

„The platform connects us with potential clients who are a good fit for us and helps us refine our focus through the expertise of IML’s representatives and active dialogue with industry peers."

„Our collaborative partnership with Fraunhofer IML and the insights into various market aspects and developments gained through this exchange help us to continually challenge and optimise the focus of our software product portfolio."

„The actual data collection from our warehouse management system and the analysis conducted using the validated WMS database provided us with an excellent overview of the market and greatly assisted us in selecting a new WMS. We are confident that this has enabled us to make the right decision."

„Huge advantages in terms of the selection of providers and a top-notch team to carry out the work. A very high level of expertise and a goal-oriented approach."

„Thanks to our collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, we were able to evaluate the new warehouse management software for our food distribution centers within a short period of time, with professional guidance from IML staff. The online tool for gathering requirements, followed by the selection of eligible vendors, shortens the project duration. On the vendors’ side, collaborating with the IML ensures maximum visibility and, as a result, attractive offers."

„The decision on which WMS to choose will determine the warehouse’s operational efficiency for the coming years and should be made on a factual basis, by weighing up quantitative and qualitative factors and taking into account the specific requirements for the future WMS. In our collaboration with Fraunhofer IML, we were particularly impressed not only by their highly professional support and their ability to quickly grasp the complexities of an existing facility, but also by their comprehensive overview of the WMS systems and providers available on the market."

„The warehouse logistics team provided us with invaluable support in planning the introduction of a high-bay warehouse. With a project of this nature in particular, it was important to be able to rely on the Fraunhofer Institute’s extensive expertise. This gave the project a high degree of certainty, which led to its successful completion. We were very satisfied with the consultancy services, which were reflected, amongst other things, in their great willingness to get involved on site."

„With the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics and the ‘warehouse logistics’ platform, we have, on the one hand, a reliable and constructive partner for dialogue and, on the other, the ideal foundation for engaging with potential clients. This has enabled us to hold many constructive discussions over the past year and, as a result, to carry out some interesting projects."

„The Fraunhofer IML team is a competent partner, offering forward-looking insights into trends and innovations in the field of WMS. The questionnaire is a great help to prospective clients in shortlisting suppliers and reflects the current range of all WMS processes. As a founding member, COGLAS has helped shape the many WMS process requirements and implemented them in the COGLAS WEB WMS product. The annual IML validation has been, and continues to be, a great motivator for our development teams. Topics, research and market analyses. In particular, collaboration on projects with IML clients is always professional. We have been delighted to be part of this community since 2002 and look forward to future joint projects."

„Warehouse Logistics is Europe’s number one market platform for IT systems in the logistics sector. Thanks to our annual comparison and the comprehensive validation of the participating systems, we have been able to improve continuously over the last 15 years and position ourselves accordingly in the market."

„For us at SAP, it is essential as a software provider to be listed in the WMS database. The WMS database itself and the framework surrounding it provide an excellent technical platform. Our collaboration with the Warehouse Logistics team is very open and harmonious."

„For many years now, warehouse logistics has provided an excellent platform for finding out about and discussing WMS functions, trends, market conditions and new products. In addition, the annual events (the annual users’ meeting, the validation meeting and the advisory board meetings) always offer excellent opportunities to discuss current customer issues directly with industry peers."

„2023 Participants’ Meeting: A thoroughly successful event! Thank you very much for the brilliant insights and ideas, which made for a fantastic day for us all. I’d love to come back."