CHAMP™ Warehouse Control System (WCS)
A Warehouse Control System (WCS) provides real-time control and routing of cartons and totes across conveyor and sortation equipment. It executes decisions at the machine level by directing product flow, managing merges and diverts, and optimizing the movement of goods to maximize throughput. A WCS acts as the connection point between higher-level business systems (like WMS or ERP) and the material handling equipment (MHE) on the floor. It receives information from the host system, interprets it, and sends actionable instructions to the programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that control the equipment.
If you need to manage what's inside the carton or coordinate labor, inventory, and system-wide fulfillment strategies, then it is best to consider a WES.
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Benefits of CHAMP WCS
With 20 years of experience integrating 3rd-party OEM equipment, CHAMP WCS simplifies control system architecture by communicating directly with host systems, system I/O, and PLCs, reducing interface points of failure and streamlining data handling. By connecting to host software and common warehouse devices like PLCs, scanners, scales, and printers, CHAMP gives operations and maintenance teams full control and visibility through a web-enabled mobile interface.
Trew’s CHAMP WCS connects warehouse software and business systems to the automation layer through a high-performance communications broker and real-time carton tracking system. CHAMP's flexible architecture supports:
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Wave processing
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Batch or real-time barcode lookups
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Store-to-door and route stop sortation
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Carton/container tracking
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Pack-and-pass workflows
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High-speed merging and sortation
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Print-and-apply integration
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Conveyor flow control & routing instructions
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Robotic cell control
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Finding the Right Fit
No two warehouses are the same. That’s why Trew provides a warehouse control system (WCS) tailored to support your specific operation. Our WCS enables:
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Reliable communications via TCP/IP or FTP over Ethernet
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Real-time system status with graphical views and alarm notifications
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System-wide statistics and performance diagnostics
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Detailed I/O diagnostics and debugging tools
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Historical reporting for trend analysis and continuous improvement
Whether you’re working with an existing facility or starting from scratch, WCS can deliver intelligent routing and lane assignments, divert confirmations, accurate system forecast counts, and production wave plans.