Greater focus on outbound processes such as shipping and order fulfillmentComprehensiveGreater focus on inbound processes such as receiving and putawayFocusedIntended to integrate with other enterprise systems such as sales, IMS, and financeManages workflows including those that contact multiple departments and automationMay be used standalone in small businesses, but also integrates with other Handles simpler processesProvides accurate inventory counts in real-time and can identify shelf, bin, and compartment for specific itemsProvides accurate inventory counts and general location of goodsEmphasis on optimizing entire warehouse operation Emphasis on handling physical goodsSuited to bigger, more complicated operations where IMS is not enoughA good starting point for covering straightforward needs ComplexEasier to learn and manageIMSWMSWarehouse Management System vs. Inventory Management System