It’s Changing – And So Are We…

We came across an article about the warehouse control system (WCS) the other day that was relevant to where our thoughts are at the moment. Ian Hobkirk wrote the article for SupplyChain247.com and you find it here:

The article is a great overview of the decisions facing distribution center (DC) operators. Many are finding that their Warehouse Management System (WMS) is struggling to keep up with the changes that are happening in their operations.

Here is a brief excerpt from the article:

Having developed middleware for a variety of DC operations, as well as having developed the equivalent of a WCS for a variety of process industry clients, we find ourselves in agreement that adaptations of the WCS might be your best choice in upgrading your systems, for the simple reasons that it will most likely be much easier to execute and the most cost-effective choice.

New Development

So here’s the real news. Pendant is in the development stages of a “true WCS application” that will make life easier for you. Watch this space for another post comparing an HMI-based system to a full-fledged warehouse control system and when you should opt for the one over the other. In the meantime, we will keep you posted on our progress with the Pendant Automation Warehouse Control System, coming soon.