Manhattan ActiveWarehouse (formerly Active Warehouse Management)

Manhattan ActiveWarehouse, formerly Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (MAWM), is a cloud-native warehouse management system developed by Manhattan Associates.

MAWM provides real-time visibility, advanced automation, labor and yard management built on one shared data model.

The system is built to handle modern distribution challenges, including omnichannel fulfillment, labor management, and warehouse automation integration.

Who it's for

MAWM is suited for businesses that require high-performance warehouse management, including retailers, wholesalers, and 3PL providers. Its scalability makes it ideal for organizations managing complex supply chains and large-scale distribution networks.

ActiveWarehouse comes in three editions, Essentials, Enterprise, and Enterprise Premier, so growing operations can start with the core Manhattan WMS capabilities they need today and add deeper automation, labor optimization, and multi-site orchestration without replatforming.

Key features

• Cloud-native architecture: MAWM is a fully cloud-based solution built on a microservices architecture. It eliminates the need for upgrades, delivering new features and enhancements on a 90-day release cycle with no downtime.
• Unified warehouse, labor, and yard management: The platform combines warehouse execution, labor management, and yard management in one solution that shares a common data model, so inventory, people, and equipment are planned as one operation. Engineered labor standards, AI-monitored live performance, and coaching sit in the same system where the work happens.
• Advanced automation support: MAWM integrates with various warehouse automation systems and equipment through its built-in Warehouse Execution System (WES) and open APIs, which synchronize work, inventory, and resources across complex operations.
• Order streaming technology: Unlike traditional batch processing, MAWM continuously feeds work into execution, keeping operations flowing as conditions change.
• Slotting and inventory optimization: Slotting optimization, available as an add-on, optimizes product placement to reduce travel time and improve picking efficiency. Dynamic replenishment prioritizes replenishment so inventory is available where and when it is needed.
• Multi-lingual user experience: MAWM offers multiple language options across the user experience to support a more diverse workforce. Supervisor and associate messaging helps resolve floor issues faster, and the Honeywell Voice for Manhattan Active add-on provides voice-directed workflows for hands-free execution.
• Unified control and visibility: The software provides real-time insights into warehouse operations through Supply Chain Intelligence, which helps teams monitor performance and make decisions. ActiveAgents, an add-on, are AI agents that identify issues, guide resolution, and take action within supported workflows. The Data Stream & Data Save add-on captures and retains operational data for analytics, integration, and downstream use.

Software features

• Barcoding/Serial Tracking
• Billing
• Cross Docking
• Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Kitting
• Order Management
• Part Tracking
• Picking & Packing
• Product Rotation/Shelf Life
• Purchasing
• Real-Time Data
• Receiving & Putaway
• Reporting & Analytics
• Returns/Recalls
• Shipping Management
• Staging
• Third Party Plugins
• Warehouse Map
• Wireless Warehouse
• Workforce/load Management
• Yard Management

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