Warehouse management system modernization
Incremental modernization of a desktop WMS into a cloud platform with handheld scanning apps and client-facing inventory portals.
- Client
- 3PL fulfilment provider
- Industry
- Logistics
- Country
- Netherlands
- Team
- 11 specialists
- Duration
- 16 months
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Project overview
A third-party logistics provider ran its warehouses on an ageing desktop application. We modernized it module by module while operations continued around the clock.
About the client
A 3PL provider operating several fulfilment centres for e-commerce brands.
Business challenge
The legacy WMS could not support new clients’ integration needs, and scanning hardware was tied to an obsolete operating system.
Technical challenges
- Zero downtime for 24/7 operations
- Data migration across many warehouses
- Android scanning apps on rugged devices
Solution delivered
Using the strangler-fig pattern, we moved receiving, picking and shipping into new cloud services one module at a time, introduced Android scanning apps and gave e-commerce clients a live inventory portal.
Key features
Handheld scanning apps
Receiving, put-away, picking and packing on Android devices.
Wave & batch picking
Optimized picking strategies for high order volumes.
Client portal
Live stock, orders and returns for e-commerce clients.
Carrier integration
Labels and tracking from multiple carriers.
Cloud migration
Legacy database migrated with parallel runs.
Results and value delivered
- Modernized without stopping operations
- Faster onboarding of new clients
- Modern devices and apps for warehouse staff
- Lower infrastructure maintenance
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