Clients in the Newss: In the past, manufacturers and distributors with automated warehouses have relied on two software systems: a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to manage workflows and product movement throughout the facility, and a Warehouse Control System (WCS) to direct that movement in real time. Simply put, the WMS sends the commands to the WCS, which then tells the equipment, such as an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), what to do. Read more: