This publication includes key target “short lists” for common WMS requests below.
Target Short Lists include:
• Short List of Web Based WMS
• Short List of 3PL WMS
• Short List of Low Cost WMS
• Short List of High Functionality WMS
• Short Llist of WMS with an Extensive Suite of Modules
• Short List of WMS with long Material Handling Equipment Experience
Full Listings Include:
• Exhaustive List of WMS Solutions
• ERP Solutions with a Warehouse Module
• Shipment Manifesting System (SMS) Software Providers
• Load Building (Load Optimization)
• Warehouse Simulation Software Providers
• Warehouse Control System (WCS) Providers
• Slotting Optimization Software Providers
• Labor Management System (LMS) Software Providers
• Yard Management System (YMS) Software Providers
Very Interesting 2007 WMS Software Industry Facts from IDII:
1. Number of web-based WMS solutions in 2007 is now increased to 17 - where in 2004 it was 10. Both new WMS companies are appearing with web-based applications and a few WMS vendors are taking the expensive plunge to rewrite their software to be web-based and SaaS. IT departments in large and mid-size companies still prefer web-based solutions over GUI solutions.
2. Number of 3PL WMS software providers in 2007 is now increased to 51 - where in 2004 it was 39. Mid-size 3PLs are now requiring WMS with four-wall inventory plus billing, visibility, labor performance, RFID, and advanced warehouse functions.
Low Cost WMS solutions are appearing more frequently. Normally, these low cost WMS solutions have basic functionality only.
3. Six supply chain consulting firms are now offering a Warehouse Control System (WCS) to drive and control multi-vendor Material Handling Equipment. Therefore one may obtain WCS software from multiple sources. These include (1) eleven WMS vendors with heavy MHE experience, (2) six consulting firms, or (3) the MHE manufacturers.
4. Voice picking is now standard with most WMS software solutions. Other warehouse tasks will be voice-enabled over the next few years.
5. IDII has identified 13 WMS vendors with extensive suite of software offerings. This is defined as two or more modules that are not related to warehousing nor transportation.
IDII will update this publication on a regular basis - to keep it current - as the supply chain execution software space is a 'moving target' with new software companies appearing, while others are aquired.
This Publication Contains:
Introduction - Page 1
Chapter 1 - Page 06 - Target Lists of WMS Solutions
Chapter 2 - Page 13 - WMS Software Providers - Full List
Chapter 3 - Page 33 - ERP Providers with a Warehouse Module
Chapter 4 - Page 38 - Shipment Manifesting Systems (SMS)
Chapter 5 - Page 41 - Load Building Software
Chapter 6 - Page 43 - Warehouse Simulation Software
Chapter 7 - Page 45 - Slotting Optimization Software
Chapter 8 - Page 47 - Labor Management System (LMS)
Chapter 9 - Page 50 - Yard Management Systems (YMS)
Chapter 10- Page 53 - Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
Philip Obal indicates that "these are 'simple' lists dervived from IDII's database and knowledge base that include company name, worldwide office scope, address, phone, email, and website. One may take the full list of WMS solutions in Chapter 1, which indicates where the vendor has physical offices. Most software buyers do seriously consider where the vendors has offices, to maximize vendor support and training. In addition, IDII realizes that many WMS installations have different needs - some need 3PL functionality - some need Material Handling Equipment (MHE) with WCS - while others do not need these."
About This Publication
Premier List of Warehousing Software and Warehouse Management Systems
55 Pages on 8.5 x 11 Inch with Perfect Binding
December 2007. ISBN 9780980073416 . Publisher: IDII
Author: Philip Obal
Available through book distirbutors, Amazon.com, and IDII.com. Single copy $49.95 USD - see http://astore.amazon.com/
Products Available from IDII
"Selecting Warehouse Software from WMS and ERP Providers - Expanded Edition 2", "Third Party Logistics 3PL WMS Software Research Report", "How To Optimize Your Warehouse Operations", "Glossary of Supply Chain Terminology - Edition 5", TMS RFP, WMS RFP.
