Tarsus Distribution Manhattan SCALE WMS Implementation Case Study

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Tarsus Distribution Manhattan SCALE WMS Implementation Case Study

Case study showing how Tarsus Distribution replaced legacy WMS with Manhattan SCALE, achieving 60% pick rate gains and 99% inventory accuracy.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Manhattan Associates

Tarsus Distribution, a South African IT hardware distributor, modernized its Johannesburg warehouse by implementing Manhattan SCALE WMS with Supply Chain Junction. The project replaced 30-year-old processes with standardized, automated workflows and optimized pick paths. Results included 60% higher pick productivity, 25% labor reduction, elimination of overtime, and inventory accuracy above 99%. The phased rollout also supported a shift to a customer-centric 3PL model.

Key takeaways

Manhattan SCALE WMS delivered 60% improvement in pick rate productivity

Inventory accuracy rose above 99% after go-live

Labor requirements dropped 25% with no overtime needed

Pick path optimization reduced picker travel time by 35%

Change management addressed 30-year legacy process resistance

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