Applying Warehouse Management Technology in Manufacturing
In brief: Explains how WMS extends beyond distribution to manage inbound raw material flows and production logistics in manufacturing environments.
By Adam Ingram, Research Analyst — Warehouse, Transportation & Yard Systems · Supply Chain Research
Explains how WMS extends beyond distribution to manage inbound raw material flows and production logistics in manufacturing environments.
This white paper examines the functional gap between ERP, MRP, and MES systems in controlling real-time material movement from storage to consumption. It positions WMS as an execution system suited for complex production logistics, including track-and-trace of raw materials through inbound transportation, work-in-process, and finished goods transformation.
WMS can manage inbound raw material flows and production logistics, not just outbound distribution.
ERP and MES lack real-time task execution capabilities required for complex material movement.
Production logistics covers track-and-trace from supplier inbound transport through material consumption.
WMS operates on real-time conditions and constraints, unlike batch-oriented planning systems.
Document current material flows and inefficiencies before selecting a production logistics solution.
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