I just finished reading this new publication by the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC) titled ‘Warehouse Management Systems Phase 1: Assessment & Implementation’. I found it to be spot on in the initial steps in choosing a new WMS. Coming from a WMS implementation background, I’ve found that many companies gloss over the importance of gathering requirements and perspectives from end users. This book is a good read for anyone charged with finding and implementing a new WMS.

Publication available HERE.

Here’s the description:  Selecting the right warehouse management system (WMS) for a DC is critically important – but doing so is not easy. This book tackles the dizzying number of questions involved in choosing a WMS and examines the critical path steps that must be completed to improve chances of success and optional steps that can be taken given the proper resources and time.
2004, 58 pages

By Jeff Waller
Waller & Associates, LLC
www.WallerAssoc.com