Overview
Inventory control, inside the automation
Automated storage areas need their own location and inventory control, but a full warehouse management system is not always necessary. Meson WMS-Embedded sits within the automation layer, managing locations, storage and retrieval in automated zones – as a standalone system, or alongside an existing ERP, WMS or MES that it never needs to replace.
- Integrates directly with AGVs, AMRs and 4-way shuttles
- Manages unmanned areas and AS/RS zones
- Available as a package with shuttle or AGV automation
Plug and playAdded to existing automation with minimal hardware and software set-up.
Why WMS-Embedded
Built for automated storage
Meson WMS-Embedded gives automated zones the inventory control they need – without the cost and complexity of a full WMS.
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Lower cost
Removes the need for a full-scale WMS in automated zones – a cost-effective alternative.
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Quicker implementation
Minimal hardware and software set-up, with standard APIs for ERP, WMS and MES integration.
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Standalone or integrated
Runs on its own, or alongside an existing ERP, WMS or MES without replacing it.
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Adaptable
Fits customer-specific shuttle and AGV set-ups.
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Automation-focused
Concentrates on automated environments, without the complexity of manual operations.
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Works anywhere
Suits warehouses and any other site with inventory in unmanned areas.
Capabilities
Everything needed to run automated zones
Eight capabilities cover pallet and auto-rack storage – from location management and putaway to retrieval, directed operations, sorting and monitoring.
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Locations
- Detailed location management
- Unmanned high-density pallet storage
- 4-way shuttle storage
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Pallet putaway
- Location optimisation by ABC SKU class
- SKU consolidation
- By SKU attribute and category
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Load balancing
- Aisle balancing
- Zone balancing
- Consolidation within aisles and zones
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Pallet retrieval
- Retrieval by pallet ID
- Lot and expiry date selection
- Production order pulling
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Movement
- Blocked pallet removal
- Housekeeping
- Inventory synchronisation
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Auto-rack storage
- Racks carried by AMRs
- Rack selection by SKU character, ABC level and hit rate
- Sales order timing, reserved orders and rack line-up logic
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Directed operations
- Inbound putaway
- Outbound picking
- Cycle count and inventory check
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Sorting
- Pick-to-light and light-belt instructions
- Sorting by light or web screen
- Dashboard and monitoring
How it works
Plugs into ERP, WMS or MES
Meson WMS-Embedded sits between automation equipment and business systems – controlling the automated zone, and connecting through standard APIs to whichever ERP, WMS or MES is in place.
Business systems (optional)
- ERPSingle-pallet receiving instructions and pallet or SKU requests sent directly
- WMSThe automated zone is one location in the WMS, while WMS-Embedded manages the detailed inventory
- MESRaw materials, finished goods and line-side inventory in unmanned areas
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Meson WMS-Embedded
- Location management
- Putaway & retrieval
- Directed operations
- Inventory sync
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Automation equipment
- 4-way shuttles
- AGVs
- AMRs
- Auto-racks
- Pick-to-light
- Light belts
Better together
Pair WMS-Embedded with Meson WMS
For sites that also run manual operations, Meson WMS manages the wider warehouse while WMS-Embedded controls the automated zones – with inventory kept in sync between them.
- Manual and automated areas covered
- Inventory kept in sync
- On-premise, Cloud or SaaS
