Manhattan Active Warehouse Management
by Manhattan Associates · Warehouse Management (WMS)
Cloud-native versionless WMS unifying receiving, picking, packing, slotting and labor
- Works with
- SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- Enterprise
- Pricing
- Quote-based
- Founded
- 1990
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, USA
Overview
Manhattan Active Warehouse Management is the cloud-native, microservices-based warehouse management system from Manhattan Associates, a long-standing tier-1 supply chain software vendor. The platform unifies distribution, labor, automation and transportation execution on a single versionless architecture, delivering continuous quarterly updates rather than disruptive periodic upgrade projects.
The system covers the full distribution-center lifecycle, from inbound receiving and putaway through slotting, wave and waveless order release, picking, packing and outbound shipping, with embedded labor management and automation orchestration. Its cloud-native design is intended to elastically scale to handle seasonal peak volumes and to absorb new capabilities continuously through the subscription.
Manhattan has been recognized repeatedly as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems. The product is positioned for large, complex distribution and fulfillment operations, including retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and third-party logistics providers operating high-throughput, multi-channel warehouses.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel.
Features & capabilities
Receiving & Putaway
Inbound processing from ASN through directed stowing
- Advance shipment notice processing
- Directed and system-guided putaway
- Cross-docking
- Quality and inspection holds
- Returns receiving
Inventory & Slotting
Stock control and storage optimization
- Real-time inventory visibility
- Dynamic and optimized slotting
- Cycle counting
- Lot, serial and expiry tracking
- Replenishment strategies
Order Fulfillment
Flexible picking and outbound execution
- Wave and waveless order release
- Batch, zone and cluster picking
- Multi-channel and store fulfillment
- Packing and cartonization
- Outbound shipping and manifesting
Labor Management
Embedded workforce planning and performance
- Engineered labor standards
- Performance tracking and incentives
- Task interleaving
- Workforce planning
Automation & Robotics Orchestration
Coordination of material handling and robots
- Material-handling equipment integration
- Robotics and AMR orchestration
- Unified human and automation task management
Platform & Architecture
Cloud-native, versionless foundation
- Microservices architecture
- Versionless quarterly updates with no downtime
- Elastic scaling for peak volumes
- Extensibility and configuration tooling
Common use cases
- Large retailers running high-volume multi-channel distribution centers
- Operations needing to scale elastically for seasonal peak periods
- Enterprises wanting to eliminate large periodic WMS upgrade projects
- Warehouses orchestrating mixed human labor and robotics fleets
- Wholesale distributors fulfilling both DC-to-store and direct-to-consumer orders
- 3PLs running complex, high-throughput fulfillment operations
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Cloud-native, microservices, versionless architecture with continuous quarterly updates and no disruptive upgrades
- Repeated Leader placement in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems
- Unifies distribution, labor, automation and transportation on a single platform
ERP integrations
Pricing
Subscription pricing driven by warehouse volume, number of sites, modules and users; quoted per engagement Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- SaaS (multi-tenant)
- Mobile app
- Yes
- Languages
- English
About the vendor
- Founded
- 1990
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, USA
- Employees
- ~4,500
- Ownership
- Public (NASDAQ: MANH)
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Manhattan Active Warehouse Management — frequently asked questions
Is Manhattan Active WMS cloud-only?
Yes. Manhattan Active Warehouse Management is a cloud-native, microservices-based SaaS solution rather than an on-premise install.
What does 'versionless' mean?
Customers receive new features and security updates continuously through quarterly releases without disruptive, periodic upgrade projects.
Who is it best suited for?
It targets large, complex, high-throughput distribution and fulfillment operations across retail, wholesale, manufacturing and 3PL.
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