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WCS

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is WCS?

WCS typically refers to Warehouse Control System. It is a software application that manages and controls the automated equipment within a warehouse or distribution center. WCS bridges the gap between a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and the physical automation, such as conveyors, sorters, and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS). It executes the decisions made by the WMS, directing the flow of materials and optimizing the performance of the automated equipment.

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What other technologies are related to WCS?

WCS Competitor Technologies

Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) are sometimes seen as competitors to WCS, as they can offer similar functionality around real-time control and optimization of warehouse operations.

mentioned alongside WCS in 31% (573) of relevant job posts

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are often competitors to WCS, especially if the WMS has robust execution capabilities. They both manage warehouse operations, but WCS typically focuses on the real-time control of automation.

mentioned alongside WCS in 3% (2.1k) of relevant job posts

Manhattan WMS is a Warehouse Management System, which competes with WCS for managing warehouse operations.

mentioned alongside WCS in 4% (57) of relevant job posts

Manhattan refers to Manhattan Associates, a WMS provider, which competes with WCS for managing warehouse operations.

mentioned alongside WCS in 1% (79) of relevant job posts

SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) is a WMS that competes with WCS, offering similar functionality for managing warehouse operations.

mentioned alongside WCS in 1% (63) of relevant job posts

WCS Complementary Technologies

Pick-to-light systems are often integrated with WCS to guide order picking processes within a warehouse.

mentioned alongside WCS in 32% (96) of relevant job posts

Barcoding is a data capture technology often integrated with WCS to track inventory and products as they move through the warehouse.

mentioned alongside WCS in 12% (51) of relevant job posts

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) are directly controlled and managed by WCS to automate storage and retrieval processes.

mentioned alongside WCS in 2% (53) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention WCS?

Job function

Jobs mentioning WCS

Orgs mentioning WCS

Engineer

0% (986) job posts

74 organizations

Operations

0% (658) job posts

114 organizations

Warehouse

0% (116) job posts

10 organizations

Industrial Engineer

0% (114) job posts

13 organizations

Business Systems

0% (93) job posts

25 organizations

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Which organizations are mentioning WCS?

Organization

Industry

Matching Teams

Matching People

Johnson & Johnson

Health Care and Social Assistance

Manufacturing

Retail Trade

Hy-Tek Material Handling

Other Services (except Public Administration)

Retail Trade

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