WMS Integration for Autonomous Forklifts
Autonomous forklifts reach their full potential when integrated with your Warehouse Management System. Our BrightEye fleet management platform connects to WMS, ERP, and MES platforms via standard APIs, turning your robot fleet into an extension of your existing warehouse intelligence — not a separate system to manage.
Integration Architecture
The BrightEye system sits between your WMS and the robot fleet, translating warehouse tasks into robot missions:
- WMS issues task — "Move pallet A001 from location R03-B2 to dock 7"
- BrightEye optimises — assigns the nearest available robot, calculates optimal path, coordinates with other robots
- Robot executes — navigates to pickup, lifts pallet, delivers to destination, confirms completion
- WMS updated — inventory location updated in real-time; task marked complete with timestamp
Supported WMS Platforms
Enterprise WMS
SAP EWM, Oracle WMS Cloud, Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder (JDA), and HighJump. Full bi-directional integration with task assignment, inventory updates, and performance reporting.
Mid-Market WMS
Korber, Infor WMS, Microlistics, Datapel, and CartonCloud. API-based integration tailored to each platform's task and inventory models.
ERP Systems
SAP S/4HANA, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, MYOB Advanced, and Xero (inventory). Warehouse module integration for production and distribution workflows.
MES Platforms
Manufacturing Execution Systems for production line integration. Line-side delivery triggered by production schedule, with material request and completion acknowledgement.
Integration Capabilities
| Capability | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Task assignment | WMS pushes putaway, replenishment, and pick tasks directly to fleet | Zero manual task entry |
| Inventory sync | Real-time location updates as pallets move | 100% inventory accuracy |
| Load verification | Weight and dimension checks at pickup confirm correct pallet | Eliminates mis-picks |
| Traffic management | Multi-robot path coordination prevents congestion | Optimal throughput |
| Exception handling | Blocked paths, missing pallets, and equipment faults reported to WMS | Fast issue resolution |
| Performance analytics | Task times, utilisation, and throughput data fed back to WMS | Continuous optimisation |
API Standards
BrightEye supports RESTful APIs, MQTT messaging, and OPC-UA for industrial equipment communication. Integration projects typically require 2-4 weeks of configuration and testing, handled by our integration team in collaboration with your WMS vendor or internal IT team.
For operations without a WMS, BrightEye includes a built-in task management interface that can serve as a lightweight warehouse control system — no separate WMS purchase required to get started.