The dilemma of whether to invest in dedicated warehouse management software or extend an existing ERP system continues to provoke hot debate between logistics managers and their IT peers, but does the choice really need to be contentious?

In these challenging economic times buyers on the high street and along the supply chain have become more demanding, putting pressures on distributors to find new efficiencies, to drive out costs and to bolster dwindling margins.

This white paper discusses the complex choice between investing in the latest innovations in warehouse technology or making do with the basic capabilities of an often older, possibly outdated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

With managements desire to see quick results the decision often comes down to a simple dilemma: buy best of breed, or make-do and mend.