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A.N. Deringer WMS Modernization with Manhattan SCALE Case Study

In brief: Case study of A.N. Deringer replacing three legacy WMS platforms with Manhattan SCALE to unify 18 warehouses and deliver customer self-service visibility.

By Adam Ingram, Research Analyst — Warehouse, Transportation & Yard Systems · Supply Chain Research

Case study of A.N. Deringer replacing three legacy WMS platforms with Manhattan SCALE to unify 18 warehouses and deliver customer self-service visibility.

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June 4, 2026
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A.N. Deringer consolidated 18 distribution centers running separate systems onto Manhattan SCALE. The project delivered a single global instance, RF-enabled operations, and the eShipPartner portal that lets customers track inventory and cross-dock orders 24/7. Results include growth from 12 to 250 online customers and a 33 percent rise in cross-dock volume.

Key takeaways

Unified 18 warehouses from three legacy systems onto one Manhattan SCALE instance

Increased online customers from 12 to 250 and cross-dock orders by 33 percent

Enabled customer self-service visibility through branded eShipPartner portal

Replaced paper-based processes with RF scanning across all facilities

Integrated SCALE with customer ERPs for automated order and inventory exchange

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