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How a Global Medical Device Manufacturer Selected a Cloud-Ready WMS for 50+ Distribution Centers

A global leader in medical technology operates in more than 60 countries and serves customers in over 140 markets through an extensive worldwide distribution network. As part of its ongoing digital transformation strategy, the organization recognized that its aging warehouse management system could no longer support future growth, global standardization, or evolving technology requirements. To modernize its warehouse operations and establish a scalable global platform, the company partnered with Alpine Supply Chain Solutions to lead a comprehensive warehouse management system (WMS) selection initiative.

Key Challenge

The organization needed to replace a 15-year-old, heavily customized warehouse management system that could no longer support global operations or future growth. With more than 50 distribution centers operating independently and varying levels of warehouse automation, leadership sought a standardized, cloud-ready WMS capable of supporting complex regulatory requirements and long-term scalability.

Solution

Alpine Supply Chain Solutions led a structured global WMS selection process, refining thousands of business requirements into a focused set of critical capabilities and evaluating multiple software providers. Through stakeholder workshops, technical assessments, and vendor demonstrations, Alpine helped identify the best-fit cloud-based platform based on functionality, integration capabilities, scalability, and total cost of ownership.

Results

The organization selected a modern, cloud-ready WMS that provides a unified platform for more than 50 global distribution centers while supporting facilities ranging from manual operations to highly automated environments. The streamlined selection process reduced business requirements by nearly 90%, accelerated decision-making, and established a scalable technology foundation designed to support the company’s supply chain for the next 10–15 years.

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