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NDCP Integrates TMS and WMS for National Supply Chain Visibility

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

Case study of NDCP replacing legacy systems with Manhattan TMS and WMS to unify operations across seven distribution centers serving 8,100+ locations.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source
Manhattan Associates
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NDCP consolidated four regional businesses into a single national distribution network and implemented integrated Manhattan TMS and WMS. The platform provides end-to-end visibility from purchase order to final delivery, enabling dynamic routing, backhaul optimization, and labor management. Projected outcomes include 3-7% annual transport cost reduction and 10-20% improvements in backhaul utilization and reduced spoilage.

Key takeaways

Integrated TMS/WMS delivered order-to-delivery visibility across seven distribution centers

Implementation completed in 10 months replacing 10-year-old regional systems

Dynamic routing replaced static schedules, improving driver utilization and delivery windows

Expected 3-7% annual transport cost reduction and 10-20% backhaul improvement

Platform supports national expansion and future distribution center growth

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