Small & Mid-size Warehouse Management Comparison

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1 Small & Mid-size Warehouse Management Comparison

2 How to Use This Comparison Tool This tool provides a detailed side-by-side comparison of leading warehouse management software systems. This document is written for small and mid-size operations that are evaluating warehouse management solutions. Buyers seeking solutions for large enterprises should read our corresponding guide for that market. Buyers should be careful to weigh each criteria based on their own prioritized requirements. The most full-featured system may not be right for every buyer and ease of use is critical. WHAT S COVERED Company overviews Customer focus Functionality Pricing

3 Company Overviews Manhattan Associates Microsoft Dynamics RedPrairie HighJump Sterling Commerce Year founded Employees ~2,000 ~89,000 ~1,100 ~300 ~2,700 Ownership Publicly owned Publicly owned Privately owned Privately owned Holding of IBM Headquarters Atlanta, GA Redmond, WA Alpharetta, GA Minneapolis, MN Dublin, OH Word on the street This relatively young company is winning over buyers with its focus on improving user interfaces and a peerless devotion to robust supply chain execution integration. These innovations come at a price, though, and some buyers may find the implementation costs a bit too steep. Microsoft s Dynamics AX offers a WMS system that enjoys strong integration with other AX applications. Buyers should be aware that there is a standard version of the system and an advanced version with more features. In either case, the system does not provide the same functional depth as other competitors. RedPrairie s system has developed a solid reputation for helping complex warehouses, thanks to its strong integration with other applications like yard, labor, and transportation management. Some analysts have cautioned that the company may not have enough staff and resources to manage this growing popularity. HighJump offers a WMS option for smaller businesses called Warehouse Advantage Express, which promises robust WMS functionality with the rapid implementation and specific configuration that small businesses need. More features can be added when the business grows, though this may be a costly undertaking. This company has had great success with small to midsize operations, due in part to its market-leading architecture. Despite this success, Sterling Commerce has not been able to match the sales of its competitors, and its system has not really been tested in larger operations.

4 Customer Focus Manhattan Associates Microsoft Dynamics RedPrairie HighJump Sterling Commerce Customers 1, , ,000+ 1, Small 25% 40% 25% 30% 50% Medium 40% 45% 35% 45% 30% Large 35% 15% 40% 25% 20% Industry focus Government Electronics Aerospace Chemicals Paper and pulp Building products Food service Aerospace Consumer Goods Food/Beverage Healthcare Manufacturing Chemicals Building products

5 Functionality Manhattan Associates Microsoft Dynamics RedPrairie HighJump Sterling Commerce Yard management Labor management Returns management Lot tracking Quality control Shipment documentation RFID compliance Kitting and assembly Voice-enabled capabilities Performance management

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