Things to Know About Oracle WMS Testing

With an annual CAGR of 20% in North America alone, Warehouse Management Software was valued at more than 3 Billion USD in 2023. Here is the report by Grand View Research that justifies the statement. 

But why are they in such a huge demand? Well, Oracle WMS takes responsibility along with various factors to ensure smooth supply chain operations.

Whereas, Oracle WMS testing makes sure that the system can work at its fullest. In case there is any flaw, inconvenience, or fault in the system, WMS testing can point it to your attention. 

We’ll discuss this topic in detail with you. Keep reading this write-up till the end.

Irrespective of the size of the enterprise, most of them use tools like ERP, TMS, YMS, etc. WMS takes responsibility for integrating them well with each other. With their proper integration, it becomes easier to establish a smooth supply chain.

But, what are the benefits that you get by integrating Oracle WMS with this software? Here are some of them:

• Data Accuracy and Consistency

• Efficient Workflow

• Error Prevention

• Cost Reduction

It’s a no-brainer that companies are evolving rapidly with the help of modern tech. The more these tech are advancing, businesses are capable of procuring higher customer demands. Hence, WMS is no longer a luxury but a need for businesses. 

The secret behind this is that with WMS testing, any flaw or fault is detected at an early stage, hence, making it better to mitigate potential risk. And since these risks are mitigated at an advanced stage, it results in better and more efficient operations. 

Your emergency funds can be spent better since early detection of faults can deter further loss of assets. If you want to enjoy further advantages, you can train the model by introducing feedback loops and optimizing the area of improvement.

First, let us address what are some risks associated with the WMS updates:

• Functional Failures: At the initial stages, it is expected that new updates bring along some bugs or faults with them. Although these bugs are somehow manageable, but still, anything can go wrong at any time.
  
• Performance Degradation: It is pretty commonly observed that updates bring huge files and new elements with them. Hence, it may slow down your system’s performance than before.
  
• Integration Problem: It is not confirmed that the new updates will surely integrate well with the enterprise solutions. Hence, you must keep a check on them.

  These are not the only risks. There are other factors as well that you might need to look for. However, what’s their solution, then? Consider reading below:

• Regression Testing: If you do not know about it, regression testing is all about keenly testing all the changes that have happened to the program. Not only does it point out those changes, but also makes efforts to figure out the side effects affected by them.
  
• Performance Testing: As mentioned earlier, new updates tend to degrade the system’s performance. Hence, it is also necessary to regularly check if the performance is on the top or not.
  
• Integration Testing: As the name suggests, it deals with verifying if the program is still efficient enough to integrate with other programs.

Just like this, WMS testing keeps up with the updates and mitigates risk.

With all the practices mentioned above, smooth operations come along. However, scalability and optimization demand something more. That is:

• Identifying Bottlenecks: Any area that slows down the process or delays the project is known as a bottleneck. WMS helps in identifying these areas and helps to work on them.
  
• Load Testing: The load is never the same. In some situations, there would hardly be any task, whereas, some days might stay filled with a plethora of tasks. To test the chain’s performance in such times of ups and downs, WMS testing does load testing.
  
• Stress Testing: As the name suggests, this test identifies the areas that can be considered as breakpoints or fail to recover.

These are not the only tests that are part of the process. Including them, there are numerous other tests as well. 

The majority of WMS providers not only focus on their functionality but also on ease of use. Hence, these service providers also focus on having a positive user experience. Here’s how WMS testing contributes to these goals:

• User-Centric Involvement: The program must be able to drive the user’s attention. Its interface should be captivating and responsive enough.
  
• Performance Optimization: As mentioned previously, responsiveness is also a factor that makes or breaks the user experience.
  
• Training and Support: Lastly, it is always advised to train the personnel for effective and efficient use.

Conclusion

Ending the discussion, WMS testing or Warehouse Management System testing is all about testing out the whole infrastructure to ensure a proper and smooth supply chain. Luckily, with modern advancements, Oracle testing automation is gradually making its presence in the scene. 

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Gaurav Rathore