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A guide to warehouse management systems technology
Editor's note
A warehouse is the center of operations for manufacturing companies. Managers mustensure that materials, goods and products flow effortlessly throughout the warehouse, and they can achieve this with the help of warehouse management systems (WMS) software. In this guide to WMS technologies, you'll discover which ones are increasing efficiency, accuracy and customer satisfaction, as well as learn which ones are right for your organization.
1Automation and mobile inventory benefits of WMS technologies
This section explores the benefits of the leading technologies in warehouse automation.
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Automate the warehouse with M2M
Discover how manufacturing machine-to-machine technology is a powerful tool for automating the warehouse that focuses on such functions as monitoring manufacturing processes and communicating with robotics. Read Now
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Improve warehouse automation with RFID
Because many vendors now offer radio frequency identification at a lower cost -- and in the cloud -- RFID is a great option for organizations that want to automate parts of their warehouse operations, saving both time and money. Read Now
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Automating the warehouse? Consider robotics
In this IT Challenge, learn how to prepare a manufacturing facility for adoption of warehouse robotics. Read Now
2WMS technology trends and innovations
This section contains articles that examine the latest WMS technology trends, such as mobility and Software as a Service (SaaS) WMS, and how WMS can be effective in a multinational workforce.