How Warehouse Control System Works?

A warehouse control system (WCS) is a software application that guides in-house real-time activities (DC). As the “traffic cop” in the store/distribution centre, the WCS maintains its work smoothly, optimizes the efficiency of subsystems and often the work of the warehouse partners. It provides a consistent interface with a large range of equipment such as AS/RS, carousels, transportation systems, sorters, palletizers, etc. The main functions of a WCS consist of:

Interface with a host system/ warehouse management system (WMS) of the highest level and exchange information necessary to manage the distribution center’s daily operations.
To assign work to different sub-systems for material handling to balance the system activities to complete the requested workload.
Providing operators and equipment controllers with real-time instructions for the fulfillment of the order and product routing requirements.
Generate reporting or uploading data files from the host system.
Operational screens and functions to facilitate effective control and warehouse management.
Collect statistical data on system operations to allow operators to maintain the equipment at its best.

In order to properly link the host systems to the low-level control system, each key function is designed to work as part of a comprehensive process, while removing the host from real-time requirements such as operator screens and lower-level control interfaces.

A warehouse system is automation software that streamlines daily warehouse operations.

Every company needs the right warehouse software to handle its distribution channel, online or Offline. A WMS software that is well-defined boosts business revenue and promotes sound business relationships with various stakeholders such as suppliers, clients, investors, and the internal team.