WMS-WAREHOUSE-MGMT

Software for warehouse operations and inventory tracking.

Definition

WMS market led by Manhattan WMS, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder WMS, Oracle WMS. EDI X12 940 (Warehouse Shipping Order), 943 (Warehouse Stock Transfer), 945 (Shipping Advice). Compatible with robotics (AGV, AMR) via VDA 5050 standards.

Origin

WMS concept since the 1980s ; mature market in the 2000s.

Example in context

Amazon FBA uses proprietary WMS with Kiva AGVs for 1M packages/day per centre.

Related terms

• TMS — twin transport software.