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Warehouse System Implementations, Upgrades & Migrations

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OFFERING OVERVIEW

Warehouse technology is at an inflection point

Many companies are operating on aging, highly customized WMS and LMS platforms that are difficult to scale. These outdated platforms are not only expensive to maintain, but are increasingly misaligned with the demands of modern distribution and order fulfillment.

At the same time, a capability gap is growing as warehouse technology vendors accelerate cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions. In the transition, legacy versions are being deprecated and companies are forced to upgrade or migrate to unlock new functionality.

Whether driven by growth, new capabilities or vendor end-of-life timelines, our System Implementations, Upgrades & Migration services help you make your next best technology move with the support of our supply chain execution experts at every step of the journey.

What sets us apart is our execution-first mindset. We think like warehouse operators, not just system integrators. Simply put, we help companies modernize warehouse operations while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.

New System Implementations

From concept through stabilization, we lead system implementations for new facilities (i.e., greenfield) as well as adding or replacing technology within an existing facility (i.e., brownfield).

With SDLC accelerators like Sapient Slingshot, we define functional and technical requirements, configure the system for your operational workflows, integrate it with your ERP, TMS and other control layers, and train and educate your team before testing and go-live.

The result is a system that supports growth, automation and service expectations from day one.
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Version Upgrades
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Many technology upgrades fail to deliver value because they are treated as technical exercises rather than operational transformations. We approach an upgrade as an opportunity to simplify, standardize and improve supply chain performance.

Using legacy modernization tools like Sapient Slingshot, we provide version impact analysis, process redesign, data cleanup and user re-enablement to improve usability and create better alignment with your current and future business needs.

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Cloud and/or Vendor Migrations

As technology vendors sunset legacy versions and introduce cloud-native or AI-enabled platforms, we guide you through your migration options.

We assess migration readiness, evaluate lift‑and‑shift versus redesign, and plan for integrations—all while ensuring disruptions to ongoing operations are minimized. We also leverage modernization tools like Sapient Slingshot to preserve business logic and codify specifications.

Then we go and do it. The outcome is a scalable platform with lower technical debt and improved agility.
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TECHNOLOGY & SOLUTION EXPERTISE

Industry-depth & hands-on expertise

We've got hands-on warehouse technology experience across all leading WMS, WES, WCS and LMS platforms, including:
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FAQ

Getting started with a system implementation, upgrade or migration

Does Spinnaker SCA have preferred technology vendors?

No, we are vendor agnostic and an independent system implementation partner. We are guided by your company's best interest and supply chain requirements.
Should we upgrade our current WMS or move to a new cloud platform? Based on your current system's performance and level of customization as well as your company's growth plans and technology vendor roadmaps, we can help you answer this question objectively—before you make any long-term financial commitments.
How do I know if I am implementing, upgrading or migrating?

The difference comes down to how much change your business and technology will undergo. Here's a high-level breakdown:

  • Implementation: Typically, this is a net-new WMS or LMS deployment (often called “greenfield”), where you’re standing up a system for the first time or replacing an existing one entirely. This includes defining processes, building integrations, migrating data, and training users on new workflows. 
  • Upgrade: This refers to enhancing an existing WMS or LMS install within the same platform or vendor. In a true upgrade, core workflows and integrations remain largely intact, and the changes are incremental rather than transformational.
  • Migration: This refers to moving to a new platform or architecture (most commonly a cloud-based platform) which often requires redesigning integrations, rethinking processes, and retraining teams—it can look much closer to a full implementation than a simple upgrade.

Most organizations don’t fit neatly into one category—and many “upgrades” today behave more like re-implementations. That’s why the right starting point is understanding the health and performance of your current system, customization footprint and future target operating model.
How disruptive is a WMS upgrade or cloud migration? With proper planning, testing and change management, disruption can be minimized. In most cases, issues arise when upgrades and migrations are rushed and/or interdependences are not well understood by the system integrator.
Can Spinnaker SCA support phased or site-by-site rollouts? Yes. We frequently support multi-site implementations, upgrades and migrations using phased deployment strategies to reduce risk.
Does Spinnaker SCA provide user training and change management support?

Yes. Change management is a core part of our implementation approach, not an afterthought.

WMS projects fundamentally change how warehouse teams work—from receiving and picking to exception management. Without strong training and change management, even the best system will fail to deliver value. We consider user adoption to be a true measure of success—ensuring your team is fully leveraging the WMS or LMS beyond the initial go-live.
Can Spinnaker SCA work alongside our internal IT team and/or a system integrator? Absolutely. If needed, we can serve as a bridge between operations, IT and third party system integrators to ensure cross-functional alignment and accountability.
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