FOR COLD STORAGE OPERATIONS

Generic WMS wasn't built for -20°C.

Your warehouse runs at temperatures that freeze standard scanner batteries, fog touchscreens, and demand compliance workflows no SaaS platform handles natively. You need software built for cold chain — not adapted from ambient warehousing.

THE PROBLEM

Why cold storage & cold chain operations are overpaying for software

$50K+

Compliance failures are expensive

One FDA audit finding can cost $50,000+ in penalties, product recalls, and lost contracts. Generic WMS platforms don't enforce temperature logging, lot tracking, or FIFO/FEFO rotation natively.

30%

Equipment failure in cold environments

Standard warehouse scanners and tablets fail 30% more often in cold and frozen environments. Battery life drops by half. Screens become unresponsive. Workers remove gloves to use touchscreens.

3x

Energy costs amplify inefficiency

Every extra minute a freezer door stays open costs 3x more than in ambient storage. Inefficient pick paths and putaway sequences directly impact your energy bill — your second-largest cost.

THE SOLUTION

WMS built for the cold. From the ground up.

Custom warehouse management software designed for cold storage, frozen, and controlled-temperature environments. Temperature monitoring integration, FIFO/FEFO enforcement, FDA compliance workflows, and interfaces built for gloves and cold.

Temperature Monitoring Integration

Direct integration with temperature sensors and monitoring systems. Automatic alerts when zones exceed thresholds. Full audit trail for compliance.

FIFO/FEFO Rotation Enforcement

System-enforced First-In-First-Out or First-Expired-First-Out picking. Workers can't pick newer stock before older stock without override authorization.

Lot Tracking & Recall Ready

Full lot-level traceability from receiving to shipment. One-click recall capability — identify every affected shipment in seconds, not hours.

Cold-Rated Interface

Large touch targets (64px+), glove-compatible inputs, high-contrast cold-fog-resistant display mode, and physical button support for primary actions.

Energy-Optimized Pick Routing

AI pick paths that minimize door openings and zone transitions. Batch picks by temperature zone to reduce cross-zone travel.

FDA & CFIA Compliance

Built-in compliance workflows for FDA (US) and CFIA (Canada). 21 CFR Part 11 electronic records. Bilingual labeling for Canadian operations.

THE MATH

Cold Storage WMS: SaaS vs. Custom

SaaS WMS
Custom (Ekyon)
Temperature logging
Third-party add-on ($500/mo)
Built-in
FIFO/FEFO enforcement
Basic (manual override)
System-enforced
Lot tracking
Limited
Full traceability
Cold-rated UI
No
Glove-compatible, high-contrast
FDA compliance
Partial
21 CFR Part 11 ready
3-Year Cost (15 users)
$180,000+
$65,000
Purpose-built for cold chain compliance
RESULTS

Cold Storage Operators Trust Custom

99.8%
Compliance Rate

A cold storage 3PL in Ontario handling pharmaceutical and food products switched from a generic SaaS WMS to a custom cold chain platform. FDA audit findings dropped to zero. Temperature excursion response time went from 45 minutes to instant automated alerts.

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Can your WMS integrate with our temperature monitoring system?

Yes. We build direct integrations with Sensitech, Emerson, Dickson, and other temperature monitoring platforms. Alerts, logging, and audit trails are built into the WMS workflow.

How do you handle FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance?

The WMS includes electronic signatures, audit trails, access controls, and tamper-evident records — all required under 21 CFR Part 11. Every action is logged with user ID, timestamp, and before/after data.

What about Canadian CFIA requirements?

Bilingual labeling (English/French), CFIA traceability requirements, and Canadian food safety compliance workflows are built in. We've built for operations serving both US and Canadian markets.

How much does a cold chain WMS cost?

$35,000–$60,000 for a custom cold chain WMS with temperature integration, lot tracking, FIFO/FEFO enforcement, and compliance workflows. Monthly hosting: $300–$500.

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