WMS and supply
chain systems change and improve constantly. The latest innovations, that allow
them to do that, are cloud-based services. As a result, more and more companies
are switching to SaaS-based software (software as a service), which allows them
to reach the ERP level only for fraction of the cost of developing and maintaining their
own internal system. One of the most potential cloud-based applications is WMS.
Its implementation can bring many benefits, and sometimes some weaknesses.
Why choose cloud-based WMS?
According
to many studies, the use of WMS in the cloud has many advantages over
conventional WMS systems. The main advantages that it offers are:
·
· Tracking inventory and activities in a warehouse
regardless of location or device - only an internet connection is required
· Transfer of IT responsibilities to the provider
(security, maintenance)
· Efficiency increase
· Optimization of transport and logistics through
greater traceability
· Compatibility with other SCM systems (YMS, TMS)
· Constant customer support
It is
difficult to list all the benefits that the implementation of cloud-based WMS
brings with it, but from research and experience it is evident that these
innovative solutions are the most important for the development and future of
the company. Upgrading to WMS in the cloud allows the company to remain competitive
in the modern world of digital supply chains.
Disadvantages of implementation?
As with all evolving technologies, after
the introduction of a new system, we may expect some inconveniences. The main
disadvantage of the customers is usually a slower system response time, which
is usually accompanied by limited functionality, compared to the previous
system, and poor compatibility with the latter. The main reason for the
emergence of these problems is that most of the main providers of WMS systems
continue to develop their cloud services on the basis of traditional systems
and thus have failed to achieve the new SaaS principle, which requires an
entirely new approach.
Nevertheless, the expansion of the
market and the benefits offered by cloud services encourage more and more companies
to move their system to the cloud, thereby gaining many benefits. This also
increases the number of providers who optimize and upgrade their services to
achieve the best results, which together contribute to the increased demand for
SaaS WMS systems.
HydraWarehouse solution
Based on years of experience and a good knowledge of user needs, we
have created SaaS to support internal logistics – HydraWarehouse, a cloud-based
WMS. The team understands that the right choice of software is the key to
avoiding weaknesses and risks that prevent the benefits of this modern
technology.
