WMS as a strategic tool for innovative development of storage facilities in Russia

Abstract

The article is devoted to a detailed analysis of the importance of developing and implementing innovative technologies in warehouse logistics. Modern trends in the field of technological support of enterprises require the introduction of innovative technologies not only in production processes, but also in the organization of the further movement of goods, including the need to optimize the operation of warehouse complexes. For this purpose, warehouse automation is required, namely the introduction of various warehouse management systems, which are often abbreviated as WMS - Warehouse Management System. When deciding whether to use a particular management system in a warehouse, it is extremely important to understand what types of WMS are used today in warehouse management practice, and what problems company managers will have to solve when adapting and using the system.