Manhattan Active Warehouse Management

by Manhattan Associates · Warehouse Management (WMS)

Cloud-native versionless WMS unifying receiving, picking, packing, slotting and labor

Updated August 2026 · By the ERP Research Editorial Team · Independent and vendor-neutral.

Works with: SAPOracleMicrosoft 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.

Modules & capabilities

Manhattan Active Warehouse Management covers 25 of 52 capabilities we track in this category

48%

Advance shipment notice (ASN) processing
Core strength
Directed / system-guided putaway
Core strength
Cross-docking
Supported
Quality inspection and holds
Supported
Returns receiving
Supported

“Not evidenced” means our research found no public documentation of this capability — the vendor may still offer it. Confirm on a demo.

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

SAP

Open API

Bi-directionalInventory levelsSales ordersShipment confirmations

Manhattan Associates advertises SAP connectivity via REST APIs (bi-directional); no certified marketplace listing or productized SAP connector could be evidenced publicly.

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Open API

Bi-directionalInventory levelsSales ordersShipment confirmations

Manhattan Associates advertises Oracle connectivity via REST APIs (bi-directional); no certified marketplace listing or productized Oracle connector could be evidenced publicly.

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Open API

Bi-directionalInventory levelsSales ordersShipment confirmations

Manhattan Associates advertises Dynamics 365 connectivity via REST APIs (bi-directional); no certified marketplace listing or productized Dynamics 365 connector could be evidenced publicly.

Connector details independently verified against vendor marketplaces and documentation; last checked 2026-08-11.

Pricing

Model

Quote-based

Free trial

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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