Why is a state-of-the-art WMS critical to the operation of a modern warehouse?

CASE ASSIGNMENT

Welcome to the case study assignment for the third module of the course. From the background material you notice that warehousing technology and warehousing management styles are changing. Warehouse management systems (WMS) are also coming into common practice to be critical to the successful operation of today’s warehouse.

After reading the articles on the Module Background page and doing some of your own research, write a 5-6 page paper discussing the following question:

Why is a state-of-the-art WMS critical to the operation of a modern warehouse?

This article will be used for the case study assignment:

Anonymous. (2002). WMS drives efficient parts distribution. Modern Materials Handling, 57(12).