WMS or ERP module?

Do you really need a separate warehouse management system? Answer six questions to see which direction stands out — ERP module, ERP-bound WMS, standalone WMS or outsourcing — and why.

How does it decide?

Each answer adds points to one or more directions. The direction with the highest score is suggested; a direction trailing it by one point or less is shown as a “close alternative”. Outsourcing (3PL) appears as an additional suggestion when it scores clearly, rather than as the main decision. The table below is the complete rule set; there are no hidden weights.

The result is a starting point. Especially when choosing between an ERP-bound and a standalone WMS, have both demo the same scenarios and compare their costs with the ROI / TCO calculator. For background, see the WMS guide.