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Small but Nice: The Difference Between WMS and IMS

27 Apr 2022, Logistics, Technology

The digitalization of your warehouse is imminent. This is a measure that you have planned to take for a long time because you want to drive the digital transformation in your company. But at this point, you are possibly unsure about selecting a specific warehouse management software solution? Do you need a comprehensive warehouse management system (WMS) for your logistics, or is the implementation of an inventory management system (IMS) sufficient for your purposes? Against this background, the following question arises: What is the actual difference between WMS and IMS?

The WMS of the Future – Upgrade to Digitalized Warehouses Now

07 Jan 2022, Industry 4.0, Logistics, Technology

The digital transformation is in full swing. Influenced by the Corona pandemic, we are coming into contact with digitalization in more and more areas of life. Processes in the warehouse are also becoming increasingly digitalized. Based on Industry 4.0, Warehousing 4.0 has emerged as a new trend term in logistics – What's the idea behind it? What do the future standards in warehouse management look like?

The Metamorphosis Towards Smart Replenishment - How to Make Material Supply Intelligent

01 Sep 2021, Logistics, Production, Sustainability, Technology, Industry 4.0

The world is changing. Over the past decade, several factors have contributed to increasing volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in metals supply chain ecosystems. Not even to mention disruptions brought by global crises. Last but not least, climate change and the need for all supply chains to become sustainable also applies to metals manufacturers. The focus here is on material supply, which must become more intelligent. But how can we initiate such a metamorphosis? And most importantly, how do we achieve it in a sustainable way?