1、Warehouse Management Solutions:On-Premises vs.Cloud-Based,Which Is Right for Your Brand?IntroductionFor many brands,selecting a warehouse management system(WMS)is one of the most important decisions you will make.Choosing the right WMS is essential to running a warehouse and increasing productivity,

2、profitability,accuracy,and growth.Once you find the right WMS for your brand,your next step will be to choose between one that is on-premises(the WMS will be installed and housed at your warehouse)or one that is cloud-based(a WMS that can be accessed via the Internet).So,what exactly should brands k

3、now before they choose one of these options?In this eBook,well walk you through the process and cover the following topics:Understanding the difference between on-premises and cloud-based WMSThe pros and cons of each optionAdvice on how to choose a WMS for your brandHow to grow your business at an e

4、xponential rate2On-Premises vs.Cloud-Based WMSDefining WMS Software ChoicesWhat IsOn-Premises Software?What IsCloud-Based Software?Having a deep understanding of both on-premises and cloud-based software can help you make the best decision for your business.Here are the basics:On-premises software(a

5、lso called“on-prem”)is installed at the site of the warehouse.Hosted and maintained on local servers or in the data center of the company who owns the software,it uses the companys own internal resources,hardware,and servers to both house and manage the software.Cloud-based software,also known as So

6、ftware-as-a-Service(SaaS),is stored in the“cloud,”which refers to servers that are accessed over the Internet.Instead of only being able to access your data on-site,you can access it from any device(e.g.,mobile phone,tablet)as long as you have an Internet connection.3On-Premises vs.Cloud-Based WMSTr