Cosmetics Manufacturer WMS Case Study: Global Visibility and Compliance

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Cosmetics Manufacturer WMS Case Study: Global Visibility and Compliance

Case study of a cosmetics manufacturer that consolidated 40+ systems into two using Manhattan WMS, achieving global visibility, regulatory compliance, and reduced IT costs.

Published

June 4, 2026

Read time

3 min read

Source

Manhattan Associates

This case study details how a cosmetics manufacturer with 200+ products across 35 countries consolidated fragmented IT systems supporting inventory, manufacturing, planning, and distribution. After implementing Manhattan WMS solutions, the company reduced systems to two, lowered IT infrastructure costs, and gained end-to-end visibility from raw materials through finished goods. The implementation supports SKU proliferation, country-specific ingredient lists, packaging flexibility, and regulatory compliance while processing over 1,000,000 units daily across 18,000 SKUs.

Key takeaways

Consolidated 40+ disparate systems into two integrated platforms

Achieved global visibility across manufacturing facility and five regional DCs

Enabled compliance with multi-country regulations and ingredient requirements

Reduced IT staffing needs and infrastructure costs significantly

Supports 1M+ daily units across 18,000 SKUs with improved order accuracy

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