WMS In the Cloud

So the world probably doesn’t need another whitepaper detailing the benefits of a warehouse management system (WMS) – which, by the way, are increased productivity, real-time access to information, up t o 99+ perc ent inventory accuracy, faster shipping, better collaboration with partners and improved customer service, to name a few.

But perhaps you’ve been putting off installing a new WMS because you’re not sure you could articulate how those benefits outweigh the potential risks to your business. You’re not sure you’re quite convinced yourself.

“Do I have enough staff to install and support such a sophisticated system? Our IT department is pretty overwhelmed already. And all the infrastructure costs…” You wonder if a WMS will deliver a return that makes the time and financial investment worthwhile. Are we getting warm?

Warehouse Management in the Cloud: Four Reasons to Consider it for Your Business
Have you heard all the talk about cloud computing lately?

WMS technology is now available in a cloud delivery model from some providers, offering a lower cost, reduced risk option. Not entirely sure what cloud computing is? Wondering if it is a real possibility for your business, or just a fancy new buzzword?

Cloud computing for WMS means that your WMS vendor will host the software application and hardware infrastructure for you as an on-demand, scalable and elastic service. It shifts the burden of WMS technology administration to the WMS technology experts. There is no hardware to purchase or maintain, patches and upgrades are done aut omatically, implementation is dramatically simplified, no capital expenditure is required and there is less risk for you. You access the WMS via a Web browser and gain the functional benefits of a new WMS without the up-front costs and IT drain.