Let’s start here with WMS
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 10:00 am
At the same time, companies clearly understand that despite the benefits of this software there are challenges. Total cost of ownership is the No. 1 hurdle to justifying the technology at 54% of companies. Funding the project is cited by 37% and is the second biggest challenge. And integration with existing software applications is the third biggest concern at 24%.
Specifics on WMS, TMS and planning software
Thirty-eight percent of respondents belarus rcs data say they have had WMS for less than 10 years. And 17% for 15 years or more.
Upgrades are certainly on their minds. Sixty-two percent have upgraded their WMS in the past five years. And 7% haven’t upgraded, however, it’s unclear how long those 7% have had WMS in place.
So, what attracts companies to WMS? Real-time control comes in at 49%, almost exactly the same as in last year’s survey. Other operational reasons for upgrading are inventory deployment (36%), labor management (33% and a significant drop from 50% last year), new picking requirements and slotting (both at 28%) and yard management (18%).
Specifics on WMS, TMS and planning software
Thirty-eight percent of respondents belarus rcs data say they have had WMS for less than 10 years. And 17% for 15 years or more.
Upgrades are certainly on their minds. Sixty-two percent have upgraded their WMS in the past five years. And 7% haven’t upgraded, however, it’s unclear how long those 7% have had WMS in place.
So, what attracts companies to WMS? Real-time control comes in at 49%, almost exactly the same as in last year’s survey. Other operational reasons for upgrading are inventory deployment (36%), labor management (33% and a significant drop from 50% last year), new picking requirements and slotting (both at 28%) and yard management (18%).