The Trends of Modern Warehouse Management Systems

Firstly, with the integration of logistics resources, in the process of network construction, the relationship between the centralized model and the decentralized model of warehouse management is proposed in large-scale logistics networks. When we construct a large system model, the distributed system is the foundation. The modern warehouse management system changes the idea of the technical solution, and proposes how to solve the problems that require centralized management on the basis of the distributed warehouse network. The SOA framework launched by IBM is a typical example of such research.

Second, new technologies represented by RFID technology are profoundly affecting warehouse management and WMS. RFID can now be applied almost universally to all products. The world has gradually adopted a unified item coding standard. However, in the logistics sector, RFID technology can be applied to vehicles, containers, pallets, shelves and other equipment to improve logistics management. Therefore, the research of logistics equipment RFID plus commodity bar code has become a practical way to explore the application of RFID.

Third, on-time delivery of production methods has increasingly become the main market demand for WMS services. The generalization of JIT production methods has already led to the growth of JIT distribution demand. The development of WMS warehouse management should be based on this changing trend of demand. At the same time, the specialized market segmentation of distribution needs is also in-depth, requiring WMS to further support the specialization of JIT distribution.

Fourth, the application of business intelligence technology in WMS is increasing. Business intelligence is the use of data mining technology to develop the accumulated data information, making it available for use. The role of information lies in its application and in supporting decision-making. In low-level applications, it is often the system that collects data and makes decisions manually. After a certain amount of accumulation, it is currently studying how the transition to the system has a decision-making function. Therefore, the BI module in WMS has become an important research direction.

In practice, there is an important link between storage management and market and product stability, material types, type and quantity of warehouse equipment, warehouse size and quantity, information management level and unit load selection. Therefore, to conduct effective warehouse management, we must consider all aspects of factors, improve the information management software system.