Exhaustive Software Listings with key Target Short Lists 17 WebBased WMS Solutions 51 WMS Solutions for 3PLs and more

New worldwide exhaustive & premier list of current Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions with a warehouse module. Warehousing software is designed to manage and control inventory in a distribution center or warehousing operations in retail, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, and 3PL. This publication includes key target "short lists" for common WMS requests. See "Very Interesting 2007 WMS Software Industry Facts" below for eye opening WMS software trends.

Target Short Lists include:

- Short List of Web Based WMS

- Short List of 3PL WMS

- Short List of Low Cost WMS

- Short List of High Functionality WMS

- Short Llist of WMS with an Extensive Suite of Modules

- Short List of WMS with long Material Handling Equipment Experience

Full Listings Include:

- Exhaustive List of WMS Solutions

- ERP Solutions with a Warehouse Module

- Shipment Manifesting System (SMS) Software Providers

- Load Building (Load Optimization) Software Providers

- Warehouse Simulation Software Providers

- Warehouse Control System (WCS) Providers

- Slotting Optimization Software Providers

- Labor Management System (LMS) Software Providers

- Yard Management System (YMS) Software Providers

Very Interesting 2007 WMS Software Industry Facts from IDII:

1. Number of web-based WMS solutions in 2007 is now increased to 17 - where in 2004 it was 10. Both new WMS companies are appearing with web-based applications and a few WMS vendors are taking the expensive plunge to rewrite their software to be web-based and SaaS. IT departments in large and mid-size companies still prefer web-based solutions over GUI solutions.

2. Number of 3PL WMS software providers in 2007 is now increased to 51 - where in 2004 it was 39. Mid-size 3PLs are now requiring WMS with four-wall inventory plus billing, visibility, labor performance, RFID, and advanced warehouse functions.

3. Low Cost WMS solutions are appearing more frequently. Normally, these low cost WMS solutions have basic functionality only.

4. Six supply chain consulting firms are now offering a Warehouse Control System (WCS) to drive and control multi-vendor Material Handling Equipment. Therefore one may obtain WCS software from multiple sources. These include (1) eleven WMS vendors with heavy MHE experience, (2) six consulting firms, or (3) the MHE manufacturers.

5. Voice picking is now standard with most WMS software solutions. Other warehouse tasks will be voice-enabled over the next few years.

6. IDII has identified 13 WMS vendors with extensive suite of software offerings. This is defined as two or more modules that are not related to warehousing nor transportation.

IDII will update this publication on a regular basis - to keep it current - as the supply chain execution software space is a 'moving target' with new software companies appearing, while others are aquired.

This Publication Contains:

Introduction - Page 1

Chapter 1 - Page 06 - Target Lists of WMS Solutions

Chapter 2 - Page 13 - WMS Software Providers - Full List

Chapter 3 - Page 33 - ERP Providers with a Warehouse Module

Chapter 4 - Page 38 - Shipment Manifesting Systems (SMS)

Chapter 5 - Page 41 - Load Building Software

Chapter 6 - Page 43 - Warehouse Simulation Software

Chapter 7 - Page 45 - Slotting Optimization Software

Chapter 8 - Page 47 - Labor Management System (LMS)

Chapter 9 - Page 50 - Yard Management Systems (YMS)

Chapter 10- Page 53 - Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)

Philip Obal indicates that, "these are 'simple' lists dervived from IDII's database and knowledge base that include company name, worldwide office scope, address, phone, email, and website. One may take the full list of WMS solutions in Chapter 1, which indicates where the vendor has physical offices. Most software buyers do seriously consider where the vendors has offices, to maximize vendor support and training. In addition, IDII realizes that many WMS installations have different needs - some need 3PL functionality - some need Material Handling Equipment (MHE) with WCS - while others do not need these."

About This Publication

Premier List of Warehousing Software and Warehouse Management Systems

55 Pages on 8.5 x 11 Inch with Perfect Binding

December 2007. ISBN 9780980073416 (http://astore.amazon.com/indudatainfoidii/detail/0980073413/002-2509702-0806446). Publisher: IDII

Author: Philip Obal

Available through book distributors, 9780980073416 (http://astore.amazon.com/indudatainfoidii/detail/0980073413/002-2509702-0806446), and IDII.com. Single copy $49.95 USD. Company wide licensing available from IDII. http://www.idii.com.

"Selecting Warehouse Software from WMS and ERP Providers" is another resource from IDII. http://www.idii.com

Exhaustive Software Listings with key Target Short Lists 17 WebBased WMS Solutions 51 WMS Solutions for 3PLs and more

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