Logistics service providers are increasingly preferring a WMS package to a self-built system, according to a survey by consulting firm Storelink among large logistics service providers. Self-built systems offer warehouses a lot of freedom, but the software is said to lag behind package software after just a few years. Logistics service providers would therefore say goodbye to self-built WMSs.
Despite the fact that WMS packages have been thoroughly evaluated over the past
twenty years, there are still companies that decide to have bespoke software
for their warehouse. A survey of eleven logistics service providers shows that in-house WMS systems are increasingly being replaced by new packages. “This is a new development,” says Jeroen van
den Berg of Storelink.
modernisation
Previously, WMS systems were rarely replaced, as the benefits of modernisation were deemed not to outweigh the costs and risks.
Service providers are now taking steps in this direction and expect to save costs and
build up expertise by focusing on a single WMS package. The advantage of this is that WMS package suppliers keep their software up to date by periodically releasing new versions. If companies comply with the standard of the
package, they can benefit from this and continue to adapt the WMS to their
requirements. With in-house systems and WMS packages involving extensive customisation
t is much more difficult. The majority of service providers
make the strategic decision to reduce the number of WMS packages and opt for a
standard WMS.
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