--- title: "Multi-Warehouse WMS Implementations: The Big Question" description: "Question for Multi-Warehouse WMS Implementations: The strategic planning stage is obviously critical for WMS implementations." image: https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TryonBlogPostMulti-WarehouseD.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/tryon-info-dock-blog/multi-warehouse-wms-implementations#main-content) ![Tryon Solutions Inc Logo](https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tryon%20High%20Res%20Logo_Black.png?width=1605&height=310&name=Tryon%20High%20Res%20Logo_Black.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/tryon-info-dock-blog/multi-warehouse-wms-implementations#contact) [Contact us](https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/tryon-info-dock-blog/multi-warehouse-wms-implementations#contact) Nov 9, 2022 6:11:24 AM # A Big Question for Multi-Warehouse WMS Implementations [James Prior](https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/tryon-info-dock-blog/author/james-prior) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/tryon-info-dock-blog/multi-warehouse-wms-implementations) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/tryon-info-dock-blog/multi-warehouse-wms-implementations) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/tryon-info-dock-blog/multi-warehouse-wms-implementations) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/tryon-info-dock-blog/multi-warehouse-wms-implementations) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/tryon-info-dock-blog/multi-warehouse-wms-implementations) # A Big Question for Multi-Warehouse WMS Implementations ![Multi-Warehouse WMS Implementations](https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TryonBlogPostMulti-WarehouseD.jpg?width=531&height=353&name=TryonBlogPostMulti-WarehouseD.jpg)   The strategic planning stage is obviously critical for WMS implementations, and one commonly glossed over aspect is multi-warehouse configurations.  The implementation team is focused on the success of the first site with both budget and timeline crunches in mind, and they lose sight of the overall big picture.  That first, single site is simply one part of a multi-year global WMS rollout strategy.  It’s much harder to change the tires mid-race on this one, so let’s get it right the first time. There are a nearly infinite number of variations on the below setups, but whether **on-premise or cloud** hosted let’s break down the two main options:   ### **Implement Warehouses Within the Same Instance:**   **![Multi-Warehouse WMS](https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TryonBlogPostMulti-WarehouseA.jpg?width=289&height=224&name=TryonBlogPostMulti-WarehouseA.jpg)**   **Good** - Simplifies IT maintenance (hotfixes, patches, etc…) - Streamlined “big picture” visibility across all warehouses **Bad** - All sites share risk of introducing new functionality that might just benefit one site - Not ideal for coordinating maintenance downtimes across different time zones **Bottom Line** This option can make sense for a smaller operation with limited IT resources that has fewer customers and sites that are all in roughly the same geographic area.     ### **Each Warehouse in Own Independent Instance and Server:**   ![Multi-Warehouse WMS](https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TryonBlogPostMulti-WarehouseB.jpg?width=289&height=224&name=TryonBlogPostMulti-WarehouseB.jpg)   **Good** - Better for a 3pl servicing multiple clients with varying requirements - Drastically less risk in the event of a major defect **Bad** - More work on the IT side - Less big-picture visibility **Bottom Line** Due to the extreme riskiness of the “all-in-one” method, most medium-large warehouses are forced to adopt this strategy.     ### **After Answering That Question…Do You Cloud?**   ![Cloud WMS Implementations](https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TryonBlogPostMulti-WarehouseCI.jpg?width=289&height=224&name=TryonBlogPostMulti-WarehouseCI.jpg)![Cloud WMS Implementations](https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TryonBlogPostMulti-WarehouseCII.jpg?width=301&height=252&name=TryonBlogPostMulti-WarehouseCII.jpg) **Good** - Easier to receive product updates - Easier to scale up resources with company growth - Generally, less likely to experience IT-related outages **Bad** - Provider MUST have fast-responding quality support - Provider MUST have secure data **Bottom Line** The answer is “probably.”  In recent years we are seeing more customers move to the cloud.  If you must be up-to-date on the latest features and tech, go with the cloud option.  Should you have a basic setup and want to keep things in-house, then consider going on-premise.   There are many ways to skin a cat for multi-warehouse implementations, so consider the above as the main umbrella options and not cast in-stone.  You especially have to have all internal and external stakeholders aligned before diving in and setting a direction for a multi-warehouse implementation versus a single operation install. How do you handle multi-warehouse implementations?  Feel free to [drop us a line](https://www.tryonsolutions.com/contact) if you have any questions, or feedback on this post!  We are an official reseller of Blue Yonder WMS, and provide the full gamut of related WMS professional services. #### This post was written by: ![James Prior](https://marketing.tryonsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/JPShot2-Jan-26-2024-07-49-27-6102-PM.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=JPShot2-Jan-26-2024-07-49-27-6102-PM.png "JPShot2") **James Prior** *Sales Ops Manager * James has been working in software pre-sales and implementation since 2000, and more recently settled into working with a pre-sales team and occasionally writing blog posts. 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