RAC 26: Warehouse orchestration, automotive production and flexible robots

DATE: September 16, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM EDT / 9:00 AM PDT
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Many companies are at a crossroads as to whether to invest in a warehouse management system (WMS), warehouse control system (WCS), warehouse execution system (WES), or a combination of the three. The decision is made more confusing because of the overlap of some of the functions of each system. Selecting the right solution is critical for optimizing warehouse efficiency and ensuring seamless operations.
In this session, we'll break down the functional and technical differences of each system and the framework distribution technology leaders can use to determine which system, or combination of systems, best suits their operational needs.
We'll also introduce a new approach: the warehouse orchestration system (WOS) that is helping modern, automated warehouses finally realize the ROI they were promised, go live on time, and in some cases reduce the size and complexity of the automation solution itself.  
This can be achieved by taking a global, holistic approach to optimizing and orchestrating not just isolated areas, but the entire facility through centralized, intelligent coordination.

The Future of Warehouse Optimization: Unifying WMS, WES and WCS

DATE: September 16, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM EDT / 9:00 AM PDT

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Many companies are at a crossroads as to whether to invest in a warehouse management system (WMS), warehouse control system (WCS), warehouse execution system (WES), or a combination of the three. The decision is made more confusing because of the overlap of some of the functions of each system. Selecting the right solution is critical for optimizing warehouse efficiency and ensuring seamless operations.

In this session, we'll break down the functional and technical differences of each system and the framework distribution technology leaders can use to determine which system, or combination of systems, best suits their operational needs.

We'll also introduce a new approach: the warehouse orchestration system (WOS) that is helping modern, automated warehouses finally realize the ROI they were promised, go live on time, and in some cases reduce the size and complexity of the automation solution itself.

This can be achieved by taking a global, holistic approach to optimizing and orchestrating not just isolated areas, but the entire facility through centralized, intelligent coordination.

The 2026 Robotics Applications Conference, RAC 26, welcomes industry experts to discuss the latest robotics and automation deployments for a one-day virtual conference on September 16.

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