even Report #1: Everything about WMS, WCS & WES

WMS, WCS, WES – what does each system actually do in the warehouse and which one do you really need? We take a close look at this 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 examine what truly matters when investing in WMS, WCS and WES, which strategic questions need to be asked and which developments will define the years ahead. Or, 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 point to the wrong setup? How can WMS, WCS and WES be meaningfully categorised? And which criteria help in choosing the right option from the many available?

Expert articles that make a 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 standardisation pay off, and when is individualisation needed?
• Which interfaces are indispensable for a stable IT landscape?
• Why is cyber resilience now a must?
• And which WMS insights help move from the dashboard to genuine decisions?

A turning point 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 decentralised 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 compact outlook on what decision-makers can expect in the coming year.

Perspectives on change
Last but not least, the report addresses the human side: 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 playfully tests your logistics knowledge.

Why you should read the report

With the even Report, you get 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 interact 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 now pending and how new technologies such as Joule or Signavio are shaping the market.
• A look into the future: Receive trends and forecasts on what will be decisive for intralogistics in 2026.
• A little fun at the end: Test your knowledge with a logistics crossword.

Why a report?

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

"Together with experts, integrators and users, we collected facts, evaluated benchmarks and dissected project post-mortems. All of this to show you a clear path, from the initial gut feeling to a solid system decision."
– Andreas Löwe, founder of even

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.