even Report #1: What You Need to Know About WMS, WCS & WES

WMS, WCS, WES – what does each system actually do in the warehouse, and which one do you really need? We explore these questions together in the first even Report. We show which topics are currently shaping the systems landscape and what challenges logistics decision-makers are facing. We also shed light on what really matters when investing in WMS, WCS and WES, which strategic questions need to be asked, and which developments will define the coming years. In short: everything you need to stay on top of things and make the right decisions.

What to expect in the Report

From system pain to decision
The Report opens with an overview: which symptoms indicate the wrong setup? How can WMS, WCS and WES be meaningfully categorized? And which criteria help narrow down the right choice from the multitude of options?

Expert articles that make the difference
The largest part of the Report consists of contributions from leading experts. They go in depth and provide answers to the questions that decision-makers are grappling with today:

• What role does artificial intelligence play in warehouse management?

• How do digital twins create greater transparency and real-time control?

• What makes usability a decisive success factor?

• How do low-code approaches change the adaptability of systems?

• When does standardization pay off – and when is individualization needed?

• Which interfaces are indispensable for a stable IT landscape?

• Why is cyber resilience already a must?

• And which WMS insights help move from the dashboard to real decisions?

Setting the course at SAP
A dedicated chapter focuses on SAP – a Vendor that almost no one can avoid. It covers the upcoming migration waves, the choice between embedded and decentralized EWM, and new technologies such as Joule, Signavio and the Business Technology Platform.

Looking ahead: trends and innovations
The Report closes with forward-looking topics such as mobile-first strategies, wearables, AR, automated testing and security-by-design. In addition, all authors share their forecasts for 2026 – a concise outlook on what decision-makers can expect in the coming year.

Perspectives on change
Last but not least, the human side is addressed: an interview with Imke Leith makes clear why change management is just as important as technology.

And finally …
For all puzzle enthusiasts, a crossword awaits that puts your logistics knowledge to the test in a fun way.

Why you should read the Report

With the even Report, you receive not just a collection of specialist articles, but a tool that supports you in making key decisions:

• Clarity in the systems landscape: Understand how WMS, WCS and WES work together and where their strengths lie.

• Expert knowledge first-hand: Benefit from in-depth contributions on AI, low-code, digital twins, interfaces, usability and cybersecurity.

• Context for the SAP roadmap: Find out which migration steps are coming up now and how new technologies such as Joule or Signavio are shaping the market.

• A look to the future: Get trends and forecasts on what will be decisive for intralogistics in 2026.

• A bit of fun to finish: Test your knowledge with a logistics crossword puzzle.

Why a Report?

With the even Report, we have launched a new even format that goes beyond quick news and individual specialist articles. Our ambition: to illuminate complex logistics topics in their full breadth – from fundamentals to market trends to concrete practical questions. Decision-makers should be able to find in one place the knowledge they need to make well-informed decisions. 

Many thanks for the valuable input:

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this Report possible with their expert contributions and insights: Miebach, e-velopment, Still, proLogistik Group, identPro, André Kaeber, Michael Erdmann, Körber, u+i, JTL, Infios, PSI, secida AG, engomo and Imke Leith.