Warehouse control system
Future-proof your warehouse with a WCS
Apport WCS connects Apport WMS with warehouse automation and other systems across your warehouse. It manages communication between the different solutions, ensuring they work together in one seamless flow while making it easy to add new systems as your needs grow.
Warehouse control system
What is a WCS?
A WCS, or Warehouse Control System, acts as the link between your WMS and the other systems used in your warehouse. Apport WCS provides an integration and communication layer that connects Apport WMS with ERP systems, transport management systems and warehouse automation through APIs and Apport frameworks.
The WCS ensures that data and messages are exchanged correctly between systems and that activities are carried out in the right sequence. This makes it easier to bring different technologies together and connect new solutions as your needs evolve.
Connects your systems
The WCS connects Apport WMS with ERP, transport management and warehouse automation, enabling data to flow between systems across your warehouse.
Ensures the right sequence
The WCS coordinates activities and ensures that data and messages are sent to the right systems at the right time.
Built into Apport WMS
Apport WCS is not an additional system that you need to work in. It is built into Apport WMS and operates seamlessly in the background.
Alerts you when errors occur
If communication between systems fails, you receive an alert directly in the Apport WMS dashboard, allowing you to respond quickly.
Integrations through Apport WCS
Connecting ERP, shipping and warehouse automation
Apport WCS brings together communication between Apport WMS and the systems that support your warehouse operations. This includes your company’s ERP system, transport and shipping solutions, and the automation equipment used in your warehouse.
ERP systems
Bring work instructions, packing instructions and short messages together digitally. With Apport MES, employees receive the most important information directly on the screen at their workstation.
Transport and shipping
Track production orders, materials and inventory in one place. This provides a more accurate overview and makes it easier to coordinate activities between the warehouse and production.
Automation and equipment
Track materials, inventory and finished goods throughout production. This makes it easier to document where goods are located and what has happened during the process.
See examples of systems
ERP systems
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Visma Global
- Visma Enterprise
- Visma.net
- Visma e-conomic
- SAP Business One
TA systems
- Logisnap
- nShift
- Consignor
- Unifaun
- Webshipper
- Homerunner
- Log:Nett
Automation and equipment
- AutoStore
- Logimat
- Kardex
- Automatiske højlagerløsninger
- Transportbaner
- AGV-systemer
- Miniload-systemer
- Sorteringsanlæg
- Palleomviklere
The specific connection depends on your setup.
Together, we identify which systems and data Apport WCS needs to connect.
Customer case
See how other companies use Apport WCS
Your benefits with Apport WCS
Prepare your warehouse for what comes next
Future-proof your warehouse
The WCS connects Apport WMS with warehouse automation and other systems, enabling them to work together across your entire warehouse.
Ready for more automation
Whether you already use warehouse automation or are considering new solutions, you gain a strong foundation that you can continue to build on.
Efficiency from day one
You avoid having to connect every new system directly to Apport WMS. The WCS makes your setup easier to expand.
Keeps things in order
The WCS ensures tasks and data are sent to the right systems at the right time, so every process runs in the correct order without delays in connected warehouse systems.
Fast alerts when errors occur
If communication between systems fails, you receive an alert directly in the Apport WMS dashboard, allowing you to respond quickly.
Room for new solutions
New systems and automation solutions can be connected as your warehouse and requirements develop over time and at scale.
When does a WCS make sense?
Apport WCS is relevant when Apport WMS needs to communicate with multiple systems, either today or as your setup develops.
Apport WCS may be relevant for you if:
- You need to connect Apport WMS with an ERP system, transport management system or warehouse automation.
- You have multiple systems that need to exchange data. You already use automation technology such as AutoStore.
- You already use automation technology such as AutoStore.
- You want to connect new systems or solutions in the future.
- You want to reduce the need for new custom integrations.
- You want to be alerted if communication between systems fails.
Simple and straightforward
We take care of the technical details
You do not need to manage APIs or technical connections yourself. Together, we identify which systems need to communicate, which data needs to be exchanged and how the solution should work in your warehouse.
Our consultants take care of the setup and support you whenever you want to connect new solutions.
01
We map your setup
We review your ERP system, transport management system, warehouse automation and any other solutions that need to communicate with Apport WMS.
02
We configure the connections
Our consultants configure the WCS and the relevant integrations, ensuring that the systems exchange the right data.
03
We help you expand your setup
When you want to add another system or introduce more warehouse automation, we assist with the configuration and any necessary development.
FAQ
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What is a WCS (Warehouse Control System)?
A WCS, or Warehouse Control System, connects your WMS with warehouse automation and external systems. It manages communication and ensures that activities and data are handled in the right sequence.
What is the difference between a WMS and a WCS?
A WMS manages warehouse processes such as goods receiving, putaway, inventory, picking and order flow. A WCS manages communication between the WMS and the warehouse automation.
Apport WCS therefore ensures that Apport WMS can send and receive the correct messages to and from systems such as automated storage systems, robots and shipping equipment.
Which systems can Apport WCS connect to?
Apport WCS can connect to a wide range of ERP systems, transport management solutions and automation technologies. These include ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Visma and SAP Business One; transport management systems such as Logisnap, nShift and Homerunner; and automation solutions such as AutoStore, Logimat, Kardex, conveyor systems and AGVs.
The specific integration depends on your setup and the systems that need to exchange data.
Can Apport WCS be used with AutoStore?
Yes. Apport WCS can manage communication between Apport WMS, AutoStore and the other systems used in your warehouse.
The specific solution depends on your setup and the processes that need to be coordinated between AutoStore and the rest of the warehouse.
Could the systems in your warehouse work better together?
Let’s have a no-obligation conversation about your current setup, your warehouse automation and the solutions you would like to connect. Together, we can assess how Apport WCS can create a more connected and efficient warehouse operation.
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Bring your warehouse systems together
Apport WCS can help connect your warehouse automation with the systems around it. Talk to Tarik about your current setup and the solutions you want to integrate, and get a clearer picture of how Apport WCS can create a more connected warehouse operation.