Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Deploys Manhattan WMOS for Scalable Warehouse Operations

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Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Deploys Manhattan WMOS for Scalable Warehouse Operations

Case study of Shanghai Pharma's Manhattan WMS implementation covering warehouse expansion, inventory optimization, and cost reduction in pharmaceutical distribution.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

Source

Manhattan Associates

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals upgraded its warehouse operations with Manhattan Warehouse Management for Open Systems (WMOS) to manage a new 170,000 sq ft facility handling 110,000 SKUs. The deployment addressed pharmaceutical-specific requirements including temperature control, expiry tracking, and regulatory compliance while supporting 200-300% weekly volume peaks. Results include reduced operational costs, improved order fulfillment efficiency, and integration across multiple logistics centers.

Key takeaways

WMOS enabled handling of 35,000 cases daily with 200-300% peak volume scalability

Pharmaceutical compliance features cover temperature, humidity, expiry dates, and regulatory tracking

Integration with material handling equipment reduced daily logistics and operational costs

Two-phase deployment completed on tight timeline with offsite testing to meet go-live schedule

System supports future expansion across seven additional warehouses under 7+1 plan

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