10 Most Promising Warehouse Management Technology Solution Providers - 2018

Warehouse operators now have many more choices than before in regard to WMS applications and operational trends. Earlier, a large proportion of warehousing activities and processes were performed manually, resulting in shipping delays, wrong products being picked and additional costs at company’s bottom lines. However, with new technologies such as cloud software, augmented and virtual reality, drones, robots, autonomous vehicles, IoT, and wearable devices the world of warehousing is in transformation period.

The primary goal of Warehouse Management Technology is to improve efficiency. Amazon is a leading example in this space, thanks to its acquisition of Kiva Systems, now known as Amazon Robotics. As Amazon and other companies have shown, implementing robotics and autonomous machinery into the fold can condense delivery times to just 24 to 48 hour period. Autonomous forklifts and robots can pick products much sooner than humans, which mean companies dont have to pay human forklift operators. The combination of lower costs and a speedier assembly is a dream come true for any business owner.

With the support of artificial intelligence, big data, and advanced predictive analytics, warehouse planning and analysis is expected to evolve to the next level. The distribution centers of the future will be vibrant with robotics, automated technologies, and advanced analytics driving day-to-day decisions, but many distribution centers are already implementing such processes to create best-in-class facilities. Understanding these technologies will provide a strong foundation for the future of distribution center management and promote lean warehouse practices.

So the days of using a small, standalone warehouse management system (WMS) are ending, and distribution centers must turn to newer, more advanced warehouse management technology to meet rising demand for an Omni-channel world. Therefore, we present to you a list of 10 Most Promising Warehouse Management Technology Solution Providers 2018. Being closely scrutinized by a distinct panel of judges including CEOs, CIOs, CXOs, analysts and CIOReview editorial board, we believe that these vendors will enable companies to find more ways to cut costs and will also provide new ways to stay competitive in the market.

We present to you CIOTechOutlook 10 Most Promising Warehouse Management Technology Solution Providers - 2018.