Case Study: Wirtz Beverage Group achieves 99.95% picking accuracy and 22% throughput increase with Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management

Streamlined warehouse management refreshes Wirtz Beverage

Wirtz Beverage Illinois, a family-run distributor of wine, beer and spirits with four distribution centers, was struggling under paper-based warehouse processes as it grew through acquisitions. The outdated system obscured inventory flow, caused late deliveries and large returns, forced frequent costly physical inventories, and couldn’t scale or integrate easily after a failed WMS.

The company implemented Manhattan Associates’ Warehouse Management (with Slotting Optimization), integrating it with legacy systems, pick-to-light and scanners and rolling it out across multiple facilities with focused training. Results included inventory accuracy at 100%, picking accuracy rising from 98.9% to 99.95%, a 22% throughput increase in three months, dramatically faster cycle counts and replenishment, smoother acquisitions and a rapid ROI that restored service levels and eliminated lost sales.

Wirtz Beverage Group

Rocky Ruane

Senior Warehouse Manager