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What Is a Warehouse Control System (WCS)?

Understand how a Warehouse Control System fits into the supply chain

A warehouse control system (WCS) is a software that provides visibility across the entire supply chain, allowing insights into the inventory of critical items and a collaborative, real-time connection between warehouses and distribution centers. The WCS ensures everything is running smoothly and is fully optimized. It can easily integrate with a warehouse management system and is also designed to liaise with and control the automated equipment being used throughout the warehouse facility.