FOR MANUFACTURING WAREHOUSES

Your ERP handles orders fine. It can't optimize your floor.

SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite weren't designed for warehouse optimization. You don't need to replace your ERP — you need AI modules that bolt on and make it smarter. Slotting, pick routing, demand forecasting, and labor planning — without a 12-month migration.

THE PROBLEM

Why manufacturing warehouses operations are overpaying for software

$200K+

Full ERP migration is overkill

Your ERP works for financials and procurement. Replacing it to get better warehouse management costs $200K+ and takes 12–18 months. The ROI never justifies it when the ERP itself is functional.

30–40%

Picker travel is wasted labor

Without intelligent slotting and routing, your pickers spend 50–60% of their shift walking. That's 30–40% more labor cost than optimized operations — $100K–$250K/year in wasted steps.

50–70%

Manual forecasting accuracy

ERP-based forecasting uses basic statistical models. Accuracy: 50–70%. AI demand forecasting hits 85–95% — reducing stockouts by 40% and overstock by 25%.

THE SOLUTION

AI modules that bolt onto your ERP. No migration.

We build custom AI modules that connect to SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or any ERP via API. Each module addresses one high-ROI use case — deployed in 4–8 weeks, not 12 months.

AI Slotting Optimization

Analyzes order patterns to optimize product placement. Reduces picker travel by 20–40%. Connects to your ERP via API — reads data, pushes slot assignments.

Intelligent Pick Routing

Calculates shortest-path routes for every pick list. 25–40% distance reduction. Works with your existing WMS module or standalone.

Demand Forecasting

ML-powered predictions with 85–95% accuracy. Integrates with NetSuite, SAP, or QuickBooks. Pushes reorder recommendations directly to your ERP.

Predictive Labor Planning

Forecasts staffing needs 2–4 weeks ahead. Reduces overstaffing by 15–20% and understaffing incidents by 30–40%.

Computer Vision QC

Camera-based quality inspection at 100–500 items/minute. Integrates with your receiving and shipping workflows.

API Middleware Layer

Clean integration layer between your ERP and AI modules. One connection point for all AI capabilities. Add modules incrementally.

THE MATH

Bolt-On AI vs. Full ERP Migration

SaaS WMS
Custom (Ekyon)
Cost
$200K–$500K+ (migration)
$10K–$40K per module
Timeline
12–18 months
4–8 weeks per module
Disruption
Major (full system change)
Zero (ERP unchanged)
Risk
High
Low (reversible)
ROI timeline
12–24 months
4–8 weeks
Slotting improvement
Possible after migration
Immediate
80% of the benefit at 10% of the cost
RESULTS

Manufacturing Warehouses Are Adding AI

39%
Travel Time Reduction

A manufacturing warehouse running SAP added a bolt-on AI slotting module for $18,000. Picker travel time dropped 39% in the first month. Annual labor savings: $224,000. The SAP system was never touched — the AI module reads and writes through APIs.

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to replace my ERP?

No. AI modules connect to your existing ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) through APIs. Your ERP continues running unchanged. The AI module operates independently alongside it.

Which AI module should I start with?

Start with slotting optimization — it has the fastest ROI (payback in 3–5 weeks) and lowest risk. Then add pick routing and demand forecasting based on results.

How much does a bolt-on AI module cost?

$10,000–$40,000 per module depending on complexity. Slotting: $10K–$25K. Pick routing: $10K–$20K. Demand forecasting: $13K–$27K. Each deploys in 4–8 weeks.

What if my ERP doesn't have a modern API?

We build an adapter layer that connects to your ERP through whatever interface is available — REST API, RFC/BAPI (SAP), database connection, or even scheduled file exchange. The AI module works regardless.

Ready to stop renting your warehouse software?

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