If you’re running a warehouse today, you’ve likely heard the term SaaS WMS more than once. Maybe you’re still using an on-premise warehouse management system that’s served you for years, or maybe you’re exploring new options for your growing business.

Either way, moving to a SaaS WMS is a big decision. It’s not just about switching technology—it’s about setting your warehouse up for better performance, flexibility, and resilience in the years to come.

In this post, we’ll walk through why you should move to a SaaS WMS, how it’s different from older models, the key benefits, and some things to consider before making the move.

What Is a SaaS WMS?

A SaaS WMS is a cloud-based warehouse management system delivered over the internet. Instead of buying servers, installing software onsite, and maintaining everything yourself, you pay a subscription fee to access the software through a web browser.

Think of it like streaming a movie on Netflix instead of buying a DVD. You don’t worry about storage, updates, or repairs—the cloud warehouse software provider handles it all.

Want to take a deep dive into what a WMS is? Learn more here.

The Difference Between SaaS and On-Premise WMS

With an on-premise WMS, your company owns and manages the software and hardware. You pay for licenses upfront, and your IT team handles updates, fixes, and security. This gives you control, but also means higher costs and responsibility for maintenance.

With a SaaS WMS, the provider hosts the software in the cloud. You access it via the internet, and updates happen automatically. You don’t need to worry about server space, complex upgrades, or patching security holes—those are all handled for you.

Why More Warehouses Are Switching to SaaS

Over the last decade, the supply chain world has changed fast. More warehouses are handling e-commerce orders, supply chain disruptions are more common, and customers expect faster, more accurate deliveries. A SaaS WMS can help meet these demands in several key ways.

Lower Upfront Costs

One of the biggest reasons companies switch is cost. An on-premise WMS can require hundreds of thousands of dollars upfront for software licenses, servers, and installation. With a SaaS WMS, you pay a predictable subscription fee, not a big capital investment.

For many businesses, this makes modern WMS capabilities more accessible, especially for smaller warehouses or companies with tight budgets.

Faster Implementation

SaaS WMS solutions can be deployed much faster than traditional systems. Since the software is already running in the cloud, you don’t need to set up servers or wait months for installations.

This speed is crucial if you’re opening a new warehouse, adding seasonal capacity, or replacing a system that’s holding you back.

Easy Scalability

If your business grows—or if demand spikes during the holidays—scaling an on-premise system can be a headache. You may need to buy more hardware, reconfigure your setup, or even upgrade licenses.

With a SaaS WMS, scaling is as simple as adjusting your subscription. Add more users, connect more sites, or handle more transactions without worrying about WMS infrastructure limits.

Automatic Updates and Upgrades

Technology changes fast, and warehouse operations evolve just as quickly. With SaaS WMS software, you automatically get the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements.

This means you won’t fall behind competitors who are using more advanced tools simply because upgrading your system is too costly or complicated.

Better Remote Access and Collaboration

A cloud-based WMS can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection, whether you’re in the warehouse, working from home, or traveling.

This flexibility makes it easier for managers to oversee operations, for teams to collaborate across multiple sites, and for partners to integrate their systems with yours.

Stronger Security

It might feel counterintuitive, but most SaaS providers can offer stronger security than what many companies manage on their own. Providers invest heavily in data encryption, backup systems, and disaster recovery plans—because protecting your data is critical to their business.

Common Concerns About Moving to SaaS

Even with all these benefits, moving to a SaaS WMS can raise some concerns. Here are a few common ones and how companies address them:

• Internet dependency: SaaS requires a stable internet connection. Many warehouses set up redundant connections to ensure uptime.
• Data control: Some worry about where their data is stored. Reputable providers are transparent about data hosting and offer clear policies for ownership and access.
• Customization: While cloud WMS systems may have limits on deep customization, they often offer robust configuration options and integrations that meet most operational needs.

How to Decide If SaaS Is Right for You

If you’re considering a move, here are some questions to ask:

1. Is your current WMS slowing down operations or limiting growth?
2. Are IT resources stretched thin maintaining your current system?
3. Do you need faster implementation or easier scalability?
4. Would predictable monthly costs help with budgeting?

If you answer “yes” to several of these, a SaaS WMS may be a strong fit.

Transition Tips for a Smooth Move

Switching to cloud warehouse software doesn’t have to be disruptive. Here are a few best practices:

• Choose the right provider: Look for a company with proven industry experience and a strong track record.
• Plan your migration: Map out your data transfer, integrations, and training plan before you start.
• Involve your team early: Get warehouse staff involved in testing and feedback so they’re comfortable with the change.
• Use the move as a chance to improve processes: Don’t just replicate your old workflows, optimize them.

The Bottom Line

A SaaS WMS can help warehouses become more agile, cost-efficient, and future-ready. It removes the burden of managing hardware, keeps your technology up to date, and gives you the flexibility to adapt to changing market demands.

The shift might feel like a big step, but for many companies, it’s the move that enables faster growth and smoother operations.

Need expert help with your WMS strategy?
At Longbow Advantage, we’ve helped countless companies evaluate, implement, and optimize WMS solutions—whether SaaS WMS or on-premise. If you’re ready to explore your options, our team can guide you through every step.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA | March 18, 2025 — Following the recent appointment of Ryan Uhlenkamp as CEO, Longbow Advantage is further strengthening its leadership team to enhance alignment across sales, marketing, and operations. These strategic moves reinforce the company’s commitment to scalable growth and market leadership.

Leigh Chesley has been appointed Chief of Staff to the CEO, a pivotal role that will drive executive alignment, operational execution, and strategic impact. With deep expertise in supply chain technology and a track record of shaping strategic initiatives, Leigh has been instrumental in, developing and leading high-performing teams across the company throughout her tenure and enhancing the customer experience As Chief of Staff , she will serve as a key partner to the CEO, ensuring cross-functional collaboration, accelerating decision-making, and executing on the company’s most critical priorities. Her leadership will be essential in maintaining focus and momentum as Longbow Advantage continues to expand its market presence.

To strengthen revenue growth and improve market positioning, Brian Weiner has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, unifying these critical functions under a single leader. Since joining last summer, Brian has built a results-driven sales organization, modernized the company’s go-to-market strategy, and driven meaningful pipeline expansion. His ability to align sales execution with market trends and customer needs has already delivered significant impact. In this expanded role, Brian will lead the charge in strengthening market presence and ensuring Longbow is well-positioned for sustained revenue growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.

As Longbow continues to scale, the company is also elevating its investment in brand and demand generation. Jenny Bunn has joined the leadership team, bringing deep expertise in shaping high-growth marketing strategies. With over 12 years of experience in brand marketing and demand generation, Jenny has a proven track record of translating market insights into compelling messaging and strategies, driving growth and accelerating pipeline expansion. Her expertise will be critical in strengthening and amplifying the company’s impact, positioning Longbow for continued market success.

“These changes position us for our next stage of growth by ensuring greater alignment, stronger market presence, and an even deeper focus on delivering value for our customers,” said Ryan Uhlenkamp, CEO of Longbow Advantage. “By strengthening alignment, expanding our market presence, and building on the momentum we’ve created, we are positioning Longbow Advantage for record-breaking growth and customer impact.”

As Longbow Advantage and Rebus continue to evolve, these leadership enhancements reinforce a strategic focus on innovation, execution, and setting new benchmarks for success in the supply chain industry.

About Longbow Advantage and Rebus

Longbow Advantage is a global leader in supply chain visibility, labor management technology, and Blue Yonder WMS implementation. With a focus on data-driven solutions, Longbow helps organizations optimize warehouse and distribution center operations. Rebus is the company’s advanced analytics platform, integrating real-time data from labor, automation, and inventory to provide actionable insights that enhance decision-making, improve productivity, and reduce costs. Together, Longbow Advantage and Rebus empower businesses with the tools and intelligence needed to achieve operational excellence and drive measurable results.

For more information about Longbow Advantage, visit longbowadvantage.com.
For more information about Rebus, visit rebus.io.

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA | March 5, 2025 — Longbow Advantage, the supply chain technology leader behind Rebus Analytics, is proud to announce that CJ Logistics America, a leading provider of supply chain services to many of the world’s top brands, has chosen Rebus to enhance operational visibility across its extensive network of facilities. Following a rigorous evaluation process searching for a data solution, CJ Logistics found Rebus able to provide the data and reporting it needed.

CJ Logistics undertook a pilot project with Rebus to test the platform’s compatibility with its proprietary warehouse management system. Within a short implementation period, Rebus began capturing and organizing the data critical to operational performance. This pilot, once validated by CJ Logistics’ Operations team, delivered the results they desired, providing value to both employees and customers. Encouraged by this success, CJ Logistics made the decision to deploy Rebus across its network of facilities.

The impact was immediate and measurable for CJ Logistics. A few key savings they found from the Rebus platform include:

• 50% reduction in user location overrides to prior baseline. 
• 5% increase in pickline accuracy contributed to a productivity boost and improved service
• Shared visibility between operations and shared services replaced the need for prior reporting tools, simplifying tools and improving efficiency by 3%.
• Rebus further optimized operational efficiency by reducing the time required for refresh runs, resulting in clerical time to focus on critical actions and improvements

With Rebus, CJ Logistics has improved its operational efficiency and visibility. By partnering with Longbow Advantage, CJ Logistics continues to demonstrate its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive significant value within its customers’ supply chains.

About Rebus by Longbow Advantage

Longbow Advantage is a global leader in supply chain visibility, labor management technology, and Blue Yonder WMS implementation. With a focus on data-driven solutions, Longbow helps organizations optimize warehouse and distribution center operations. Rebus is the company’s advanced analytics platform, integrating real-time data from labor, automation, and inventory to provide actionable insights that enhance decision-making, improve productivity, and reduce costs. Together, Longbow Advantage and Rebus empower businesses with the tools and intelligence needed to achieve operational excellence and drive measurable results.

About CJ Logistics America

CJ Logistics America provides integrated global supply chain services, maximizing customer value through continuous improvement and innovation. Currently, CJ Logistics America operates technology-driven logistics businesses at 280 locations in 40 countries around the world. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, CJ Logistics America prioritizes the well-being of the end consumer. CJ Logistics America offers an integrated, one-stop SCM service platform with air and sea international freight forwarding, warehousing and transportation contract logistics, asset-based trucking, parcel and express delivery, and supply chain consulting. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, CJ Logistics America helps customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change.

For more information about Longbow Advantage and Rebus Analytics, visit https://rebus.io/
For more information about CJ Logistics America, visit https://america.cjlogistics.com

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA | February 27, 2025 — Longbow Advantage, the industry-leading supply chain technology company behind Rebus^® Analytics and the global leader in warehouse software and consulting, is delighted to announce significant changes in its corporate leadership.

Building on a year of substantial expansion for Longbow Advantage, these strategic changes are expected to help the company meet its growth targets for 2025 and beyond, and continue to provide robust support to customers, ensuring their ongoing satisfaction and success.

Ryan Uhlenkamp steps into the role of CEO, marking a significant and positive milestone in the company’s journey, maintaining stability while advancing opportunities for growth and transformative innovation. With over 20 years in warehousing (including most recently 19 years at Blue Yonder) Ryan has a wealth of knowledge and warehouse optimization expertise. Since joining Longbow Advantage in 2022, and his subsequent promotion to COO in 2023, Ryan has driven impactful growth for the company, establishing and strengthening key customer and partner relationships and enhancing Longbow’s ability to serve the market and meet customer needs with agility and excellence. 

Gerry Brady, the company’s founder and current CEO, will transition into the role of Chief Innovation Officer. In this new position he will oversee the Rebus Analytics software development team and help ensure a seamless leadership transition. Brady’s singular focus on pushing future development for Rebus will continue to make it a leader in warehouse analytics and labor management software. 

“When I founded Longbow Advantage in 2002, my vision was to create a company that could make a lasting impact. Over the years, we’ve grown into an organization that I’m incredibly proud of,” Gerry Brady said. “Ryan’s leadership, strategic vision, and dedication to our values have been instrumental in our success. As I transition to the role of Chief Innovation Officer, I look forward to continuing to lead the Rebus software development team and supporting Ryan and the leadership team in this exciting new chapter.”

This leadership transition reinforces the company’s commitment to scaling operations, innovating solutions, and delivering exceptional value to all stakeholders.

“I am deeply honored to step into the role of CEO at Longbow,” Ryan Uhlenkamp said. “Since joining in 2022, I have been inspired by the passion, dedication, and talent of our team. I am committed to building on the strong foundation laid by Gerry, driving innovation, and ensuring the continued success of our customers, partners, and employees. Together, we will achieve remarkable growth and create even greater impact.”

With these leadership changes, Longbow Advantage is poised for continued growth and innovation. Under Ryan’s leadership and Gerry’s continued focus on building a best-in-class product, the company remains committed to delivering industry-leading solutions that drive measurable success in warehouse operations.

About Longbow Advantage and Rebus

Longbow Advantage is a global leader in supply chain visibility, labor management technology, and Blue Yonder WMS implementation. With a focus on data-driven solutions, Longbow helps organizations optimize warehouse and distribution center operations. Rebus is the company’s advanced analytics platform, integrating real-time data from labor, automation, and inventory to provide actionable insights that enhance decision-making, improve productivity, and reduce costs. Together, Longbow Advantage and Rebus empower businesses with the tools and intelligence needed to achieve operational excellence and drive measurable results.

For more information about Longbow Advantage, visit longbowadvantage.com

For more information about Rebus Analytics , visit rebus.io

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Just like any other industry, trends come and go in the supply chain, but one thing that is not going away is the speed at which business continues to move.

Goods used to move by at the speed of horse-drawn wagons. With the introduction of the railway system, goods could be delivered across the country faster, safer, and more reliably. Once the Highway System was built in the mid-20^th century, trucks began being used to transport and deliver goods locally and across the country. Now, between planes, trains, and automobiles (and freight ships), the global supply chain is a vast interconnected system.

From their initial source to the warehouse rack to their final delivery destination, it’s critical to know what’s happening with your supplies each step of the way. That’s where real-time data analytics come in. 

Here are 5 major advantages of real-time data analytics:

1. Improved Decision Making

Real-time data analytics can be used to make more informed decisions because your data is always current. In the warehouse, end-of-day or end-of-shift data only gives you the breakdown of what happened after it’s all over. That’s fine for longer-term planning, but if you want the ability to quickly identify trends and patterns during the shift so you can make adjustments in the moment, your data has to be real-time.

2. Enhanced Customer Experience

Customer service is a two-way street. With real-time analytics, you can understand your customers better and provide a more personalized experience. This can lead to increased customer loyalty and satisfaction, which means increased revenue over time. You can also give your customers access to the real-time data for order and shipping updates in real-time. Knowing where their order is will give them peace of mind and help lighten the load on your customer service team.

3. Cost-savings

Real-time data analytics can help you save money by eliminating the need for manual processes and reducing labor costs. With real-time data, you can identify areas of waste and inefficiency that can be addressed quickly and cost-effectively. From wasted space to idle workers, you can keep your business running at its most efficient.

4. Increased Productivity

By providing employees with access to up-to-date information, you can improve productivity and efficiency. Employees can feel empowered by seeing how their work affects business in real-time. You can also gain insights into ways to improve processes, enabling managers to manage well, leading to improved performance.

5. Improved Warehouse Management

Real-time data analytics can be used to better manage inventory levels in warehouses. By having access to accurate information on stock levels, you can ensure that you have enough inventory at any given time to avoid costly overstocks. Improve your Quality Assurance with real-time data on expiration dates, location tracking, and other important data.

If you want to stay ahead of the competition, real-time data analytics is an invaluable tool. And these are just five advantages that will help you save time and money.

Conclusion

Real-time data is no longer just a tool for the biggest companies. Businesses of all sizes—from single warehouses to supply chains that span the country—can take advantage of the numerous benefits. But in the end, real-time data isn’t a magic wand. It is still just another tool for you to utilize. How you use it in your decision-making process is up to you.

Want to know how real-time data analytics could specifically benefit your company? Ask us about Rebus.

Rebus is the only Labor Management System & warehouse visibility software that unifieslabor, automation, and inventory data in real-time.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA | February 11, 2025 — Longbow Advantage, the supply chain technology leader behind Rebus Analytics, is proud to announce the launch of Rebus AI: Trend Forecasting. This groundbreaking product revolutionizes warehouse operations with advanced predictive analytics, enabling supply chain leaders to transform data into informed decisions and unlock new levels of efficiency. 

Rebus AI: Trend Forecasting introduces highly accurate forecasts for labor needs, inventory demands, and shipment activities. By replacing manual processes with AI-driven models, this new capability enhances efficiency, mitigates risks, and ensures proactive people and inventory management. With seamless integration into existing warehouse systems, Rebus AI: Trend Forecasting provides comprehensive trend forecasting and nuanced predictions based on historical and real-time data.

“Rebus AI: Trend Forecasting is a game-changer for supply chain leaders,” said Ryan Uhlenkamp, COO of Longbow Advantage. “Through our early adopters, we’ve already seen a 25% return in their working hours. This time savings allows teams to shift their focus from manual forecasting to strategically managing their labor programs and driving inefficiencies out of the operation. By harnessing predictive analytics, we’re empowering our customers to proactively navigate challenges, optimize resources, and confidently adapt to the ever-changing demands of their operations.” 

Longbow Advantage developed Rebus AI: Trend Forecasting in collaboration with its customers to address real-world challenges. The result is a tool that not only enhances operational efficiency but also aligns with Longbow’s core value: putting people first.

“Our customers are the driving force behind everything we do,” said Connor Brady, VP of Product Development. “Rebus AI: Trend Forecasting is the culmination of our team’s dedication to creating a solution that gives warehouse operations more accurate forecasting that will boost workforce satisfaction as well as optimize costs and control risk. It integrates seamlessly with existing warehouse systems and empowers supply chain leaders to achieve their goals.”

About Longbow Advantage and Rebus

Longbow Advantage is a global leader in supply chain visibility, labor management technology, and Blue Yonder WMS implementation. With a focus on data-driven solutions, Longbow helps organizations optimize warehouse and distribution center operations. Rebus is the company’s advanced analytics platform, integrating real-time data from labor, automation, and inventory to provide actionable insights that enhance decision-making, improve productivity, and reduce costs. Together, Longbow Advantage and Rebus empower businesses with the tools and intelligence needed to achieve operational excellence and drive measurable results.

For more information about Rebus AI: Trend Forecasting , visit AI Trend Forecasting

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