Spotlight on Warehouse Management Systems

The WMS market is complex and difficult to navigate for many companies. Numerous vendors, varying system architectures, functional scopes, and integration concepts make well-founded decision-making challenging, often leading to uncertainty among logistics managers.

Key questions include:

• Which WMS best fits the company’s specific requirements?
• Where do the systems truly differ from one another?
• Which functionalities are considered standard today, and which will be critical to success in the future?
• How can a WMS be successfully implemented under tight budget and time constraints?

This reference book is aimed at decision-makers, project leads, and practitioners, offering actionable recommendations for every phase of a WMS project. It examines the entire lifecycle of a Warehouse Management System—from strategic positioning and vendor/system selection through to successful commissioning and go-live. Real-world case studies from numerous companies demonstrate how to systematically plan, evaluate, and execute WMS projects.