Dive into the realm of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) software design with insights from iWMS’s Chief Delivery Officer, Srinivasan Prasanna. Discover the power of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservices Architecture (MSA) shaping the future of WMS.
What is SOA?
Service-oriented architecture (SOA) is a design approach focused on creating independent services that are loosely connected. This design reduces dependencies, streamlining the processes of development, deployment, and maintenance. Services, such as AdvlinkXML and Advlink Flat File, are easily reusable across applications, facilitating seamless communication with minimal dependencies.
What is MSA?
Microservices Architecture (MSA) is a design approach that breaks down applications into smaller, self-contained services. Each service operates independently, dedicated to a specific task or functionality. These self-contained services possess all required code and data, functioning without dependencies on specific components. Communication within the architecture is facilitated through lightweight protocols such as REST or HTTP, fostering agility and resilience.
What Makes MSA the Future of WMS?
- Cloud-Native Evolution: WMSs are evolving into cloud-native solutions.
- Hardware Shift: Web interfaces are becoming the norm, as Telnet sessions are phased out.
- REST APIs as De Facto Standard: MSA aligns with industry trends, embracing REST APIs as the standard for communication within WMS.
- Integration with Robots and Humans: MSA supports robust integration with both robots and humans, meeting the dual interface requirements of modern WMSs.
- Scalability: MSA excels in scalability, allowing each service to independently scale according to fluctuating customer volumes.
With MSA leading the way, warehouses are set to revolutionise their operations. Ready to embrace the future? Contact us today and explore the possibilities with MSA!
Chief Delivery Officer at iWMS
