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Alspec Manhattan SCALE WMS Implementation Case Study

Case study of Alspec replacing legacy paper-based systems with Manhattan SCALE WMS across eight Australian distribution centres for improved inventory visibility and order accuracy.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source
Manhattan Associates

Alspec, an Australian aluminium systems distributor, implemented Manhattan SCALE to replace manual warehouse processes and integrate with Microsoft Dynamics AX. The deployment across eight sites delivered real-time stock visibility, paperless RF scanning, licence plate tracking for cross-dock orders, and cycle counting that eliminated annual stock takes. Results include enhanced picking efficiency, accurate item-level tracking, and scalable support for business growth.

Key takeaways

Replaced paper-based legacy WMS with Manhattan SCALE for real-time inventory control

Enabled seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics AX across old and new ERP environments

Introduced licence plate tracking and RF scanning for 20% cross-dock volume

Implemented cycle counting to eliminate annual stock takes

Achieved paperless operations and improved picking path optimisation

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