What is the difference between WMS warehouse management system and ERP

WMS The warehouse management system uses warehouse in 、 Out of stock 、 Transfer and other functions , Integrated batch management 、 Material tracking 、 Inventory 、 Quality testing 、 Virtual warehouse management and real-time inventory management are integrated . It can provide a powerful information means for effective material control . Now with WMS The warehouse management system is becoming more and more mature , The targeted industries are becoming more vertical 、 professional 、 Individualization . Today, let's take a look at WMS The history of warehouse management system .

In the early WMS Only for MES（ manufacturing execution system ） An optional module in , Later, with the increasing complexity of warehousing logistics , It has gradually evolved into a professional system that performs independently but has data exchange and business interaction with other systems , stay MOM（ Manufacturing operation management ） After the idea is widely accepted ,WMS Warehouse management system is the main bearing module of inventory operation , It highlights the value of its existence .

So here comes the question ： Many factory managers know what they have bought or plan to buy ERP Warehouse management module is included in , that WMS and ERP What is the difference between the warehouse management modules in the system ？ It is necessary to deploy another set WMS Well ？

 

Generally speaking ,ERP The warehouse management module in the management system is mainly used in conjunction with the financial system , The purpose is to calculate the enterprise material cost and inventory 、 Assist in purchasing decision-making and post cost calculation of each financial cycle . and WMS Although the warehouse management system module is similar to ERP The warehouse management module in is aimed at the same business object , However, there are several differences in function ：

1、 Different uses

ERP The emphasis is on results management , It is designed for financial accounting ;

WMS The emphasis is on Process Management , It is designed for storage process control .

2、 The degree of fine management varies

ERP Although there is also the concept of warehouse location in the reservoir area , But generally because it has no process verification capability , It has no direct prevention and correction effect on the misplacement and disorder on site .

WMS Material identification technology can be used （ Such as bar code 、 QR code 、RFID、 Pallet code 、 Visual recognition, etc ） Carry out real-time identification and tracking of goods entering and leaving each warehouse location , You can even make an automatic inventory , Therefore, it can ensure the accuracy of each single issue / receipt business and stock information , Therefore, it can realize fine inventory management .

3、 Work efficiency is different

ERP Rely on people's skills and experience , It is necessary to print the order in paper for warehouse operation , Inefficient and error prone .

WMS The system uses big data intelligent algorithms , Collect data in time and update it in real time , Work efficiency and accuracy have been greatly improved .

in summary ,ERP The warehouse management module is more suitable for business managers to plan and schedule the overall resources of the enterprise , And production managers , More need WMS Distribution of goods in the production process 、 track . Of course, the difference between the two is “ Superior and subordinate ” Collaborative relationships ： No, WMS Real time and accurate information summary ,ERP It is difficult for each module in to accurately plan the business ; No, WMS In plant material mobilization capability ,MES The system will also be difficult to implement efficiently because of the problem of material rationing ERP Issued production plan .

All in all ,WMS The warehouse management system improves the work efficiency and accuracy by scanning the warehouse in and warehouse out and counting ; Through warehouse logistics equipment 、 Integration of testing equipment , Reduce the workload of warehouse personnel ; The overall effect is to increase the integrity of material quality traceability , It not only provides an accurate and timely data base for Enterprise Resource Planning , It is also convenient for fine assessment of relevant staff and external suppliers .