The retail sourcing and procurement market was valued at USD 2.74 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.5% over the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the retail landscape that is evolving continuously in line with the consumers’ changing mobile and online shopping behavior as well as the market pressures such as volatility of fuel prices and increasing need to manage inventory in the retail sector.
The warehouse industry is rapidly changing, and as customer demand is rising, logistic companies are undergoing a change to counter the challenges that are created by the fluctuating product markets and shipping schedules. Warehouses worldwide are adopting latest technologies to stay competitive in the market. WMS facilitates the optimization of storage and management of goods in a warehouse.