Körber K.Motion Warehouse Management vs SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
warehouse management (WMS) head-to-head for ERP teams: evidenced capabilities, published pricing, and which ERPs each actually integrates with.
| Starting price | Quote-based | Quote-based |
| Deployment | Cloud, On-premise | Cloud, On-premise |
| Company size | Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Stated ERP integrations | SAP, Oracle Fusion Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365 | SAP |
| Vendor | Infios (formerly Körber Supply Chain Software) | SAP |
Our take
Where Körber K.Motion Warehouse Management leads
- Stronger evidenced coverage on 12 of the 19 capabilities where they differ (led by amr / agv orchestration and configurable, process-driven workflow engine).
- Stated Oracle Fusion Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365 integration the alternative doesn't list.
Where SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) leads
- Stronger evidenced coverage on 7 of the 19 capabilities where they differ (led by workforce planning and forecasting and asrs and conveyor control).
Where they differ
The 19 capabilities (of 52 in the warehouse management (WMS) taxonomy) where the evidence separates them, biggest gaps first. “Not evidenced” means our research found no public documentation of this capability — the vendor may still offer it. Confirm on a demo.
| Capability | ||
|---|---|---|
| Workforce planning and forecastingLabor Management | Not evidenced | Core strength |
| AMR / AGV orchestrationAutomation & Robotics Orchestration | Core strength | Not evidenced |
| ASRS and conveyor controlAutomation & Robotics Orchestration | Not evidenced | Core strength |
| Configurable, process-driven workflow enginePlatform, Mobility & Analytics | Core strength | Not evidenced |
| Native / embedded ERP integrationERP & Ecosystem Integration | Not evidenced | Core strength Embedded in / decentralized alongside SAP S/4HANA. |
| Kitting and labeling (value-added services)Value-Added Services & Special Handling | Not evidenced | Core strength |
| Dangerous goods managementValue-Added Services & Special Handling | Not evidenced | Core strength |
| Advance shipment notice (ASN) processingReceiving & Putaway | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Returns receivingReceiving & Putaway | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Real-time inventory visibilityInventory & Slotting | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Multi-warehouse / multi-site supportInventory & Slotting | Supported | Not evidenced |
| CartonizationOrder Fulfillment & Picking | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Material-handling equipment integrationAutomation & Robotics Orchestration | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Cycle countingInventory & Slotting | Core strength | Supported |
| Lot, serial and expiry trackingInventory & Slotting | Supported | Core strength |
| Wave and waveless order releaseOrder Fulfillment & Picking | Supported | Core strength |
| Batch, zone and cluster pickingOrder Fulfillment & Picking | Core strength | Supported |
| Yard managementYard & Dock Management | Core strength | Supported |
| Mobile RF / handheld device executionPlatform, Mobility & Analytics | Core strength | Supported |
Both grade identically on the other 33 capabilities — see each product's full profile: Körber K.Motion Warehouse Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
Körber K.Motion Warehouse Management vs SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) — FAQs
Is Körber K.Motion Warehouse Management or SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) better for ERP integration?
Both state integrations with SAP. Körber K.Motion Warehouse Management additionally lists Oracle Fusion Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365. Always verify the connector against your ERP version with a reference customer.
Which is cheaper, Körber K.Motion Warehouse Management or SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)?
Neither publishes a list price — both quote. Ask each for the all-in first-year cost at your seat count, as one number, and compare those.
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