Mothercare WMS Implementation After De-merger and DC Migration

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Mothercare WMS Implementation After De-merger and DC Migration

Case study of Mothercare's Warehouse Management deployment on IBM i following 2000 de-merger, including migration to a new national distribution centre and productivity improvements.

Published

June 4, 2026

Read time

3 min read

Source

Manhattan Associates

Mothercare implemented Manhattan Associates Warehouse Management to replace legacy logistics after its de-merger from Storehouse Group. The solution supported inventory management across two DCs, enabled migration to a consolidated national distribution centre, and delivered operational flexibility on the IBM i platform. Performance Services analysis later identified ten recommendations that increased productivity and reduced costs while supporting international growth.

Key takeaways

WMS selected to support post-de-merger logistics independence and growth strategy

Seamless inventory visibility maintained across multiple DCs during phased migration

IBM i platform compatibility aligned with existing IT infrastructure and strategy

Performance Services assessment produced ten actionable recommendations for productivity gains

Minimal operational disruption achieved during system reconfiguration and user retraining

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