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Parlux Fragrances Warehouse Management Implementation Case Study

Case study of Parlux Fragrances replacing manual inventory and legacy systems with Manhattan Warehouse Management to meet retailer compliance and cut labor costs.

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

Parlux Fragrances, a prestige fragrance distributor, moved to a 200,000 sq ft DC and needed to meet complex retailer labeling, packing, and transportation requirements. The company replaced physical inventory counts and an outdated system with Manhattan Warehouse Management for IBM i. Results included elimination of four-day shutdowns and $60,000 in temp labor, plus the ability to process large rush orders while maintaining compliance with accounts such as Macy's and Federated.

Key takeaways

Eliminated physical inventory counts and associated $60,000 labor costs

Achieved full compliance with major retailer labeling and packing rules

Processed 130-pallet rush order in under three days after go-live

Selected Manhattan after evaluating four vendors for operational fit and R&D investment

Upgraded from legacy LogPro system with minimal customization required

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