A software platform that coordinates and optimizes the execution of warehouse operations by managing both human workers and automated equipment in real-time. WES solutions bridge the gap between high-level warehouse management systems (WMS) that plan operations and warehouse control systems (WCS) that manage individual automated components. By integrating these functions, a WES creates a unified orchestration layer that dynamically assigns tasks, balances workloads, and adapts to changing conditions throughout the day.
This technology becomes essential in modern warehouses with mixed automation environments, where human workers operate alongside robots, conveyors, and automated storage systems. For example, a WES might simultaneously direct pick workers to optimal locations while coordinating robotic units to replenish those same areas, ensuring seamless workflow without conflicts. The result is improved throughput, reduced labor costs, and enhanced operational visibility compared to managing these resources separately through disconnected systems.
