Warehousing Watch: Insights & Innovation | Volume 13

May 28, 2026

FROM THE EDITON

Most warehouse systems don’t fail, they just stop keeping up. What starts as a small gap becomes a workaround, then a process, then an everyday dependency. Over time, teams find themselves managing the system more than the operation itself.  

This month’s edition focuses on where that shift happens. From billing activity that goes uncaptured, to rigid systems that slow change, to the growing divide between ERP and real warehouse execution, these are the pressure points shaping how modern 3PL and life sciences operations scale.  

Take a closer look at where those gaps are showing up across this month’s highlights. Enjoy the read!  

Isabella 

Your Warehousing Watch editor

Why WARP Matters in Warehouse Receiving 

Receiving is where a lot of downstream problems actually begin. Small gaps at the point of entry can turn into bigger issues across inventory, visibility, and fulfillment. This Warehouse Automation article takes a closer look at how improving receiving processes can strengthen overall warehouse performance. 

See where issues begin

Building a Roadmap for WMS Evolution | MODEX Panel 

Warehouse complexity doesn’t arrive overnight, it builds over time through workarounds and growing demands. Hear how operators are modernizing their WMS to keep pace with growth while maintaining control and stability. 

Hear the full conversation

ERP vs WMS for Life Sciences 

ERP warehouse modules weren’t built for the level of control pharma operations require today. See why more life sciences organizations are moving toward purpose-built WMS platforms for compliance, visibility, and flexibility. 

Read the insights

The Hidden Cost of a Hard-to-Configure WMS 

At first, its small things, a change that takes longer than it should, an onboarding that drags, a workaround that becomes standard. Over time, those small delays start to define how the operation runs. Here’s where that shift begins to impact growth. 

Understand the impact

Customer Spotlight: Central Storage and Warehouse 

“We had a WMS as our core piece of our core technology. It was really good at what it did, but we had all these gaps around our internal operations, particularly understanding what’s going on in our warehouse on a day-to-day basis.” – Hill Hamrick, Co-CEO 

See how CSW closed the gaps and got clarity where it matters. 

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