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WMS Lift-and-Shift the Top 10 Reasons to Move from On-Prem to SaaS

Jun 4, 2025 | Blog

WMS Lift and Shift Top 10 reasons to move from on prem to saas

Over the last couple of years there has been a major push on all enterprise systems to move to the cloud. This includes ERP, CRM, HRIS, PLM, SCM, BI, MES, etc. The acronyms could go on forever. Each organization has their reasons for the move, but most fit into three categories: Cost Efficiency, Scalability and Flexibility and Business Agility and Innovation.  Each offers a significant strategic, operational, and financial advantage.  Here are the Top 10 reasons companies make the shift:

1: Lower Upfront and Ongoing Costs

This is more basic, but organizations will not need to invest in expensive servers or infrastructure SaaS WMS typically offers a subscription model, turning CapEx into predictable OpEx.

 

2: Faster Implementation and Deployment

SaaS WMS can be configured and deployed mush faster than on-premise systems, reducing time to value and time to action.

 

3: Scalability

Within the SaaS model, organizations can scale up and down easier depending on business needs, such as seasonality, mergers, growth, etc.

 

4: Automatic Updates and Upgrades

Staying current with the latest features and security patches is just the start. Then you can think about automatically meeting compliance requirements, gaining AI-powered inventory accuracy and forecasting, etc

 

5: Better Integration with Modern Supply Chain Technologies

Easier and pre-made connections with robotics, automation, transportation management and other cloud-native tools. And, don’t forget about the integration with your customers’ tools. They are also moving to the cloud and will ask you soon about your compliance to the SLA.

 

6: Improved System Reliability and Disaster Recovery

Cloud providers offer high availability, redundancy, and robust disaster recovery options that are costly to replicate on-prem.

 

7: Enhanced Security

Top WMS SaaS providers invest heavily in cybersecurity, often exceeding the capabilities of in-house IT teams. Most meet compliance programs such as ISO 22301, ISO 27001 and SOC 1 and SOC 2

 

8: Remote Accessibility

Access the system from anywhere—ideal for distributed teams, remote work, or managing multiple facilities. Expanding your organizations footprint? Saas is the easier, less disruptive way to expand.

 

9: Continuous Innovation

WMS SaaS providers are constantly enhancing their platforms, enabling you to benefit from cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics. Do not let your customers know you are behind on innovation.

 

10: Reduced IT Burden

Internal IT teams can focus on strategic initiatives instead of maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software. Yes, WMS SaaS will still need human interaction, but the time is still down considerably.

Majority of Tryon Solutions’ customers have moved from on-prem to SaaS. Not only have these customers taken full advantage of the above top 10 reasons, but we have helped them ‘lift-and-shift in days…not months. This has helped them keep their products and services moving without much delay.

Ready to take the next step? Contact us to explore how we can help optimize your warehouse operations.

Jeff Constable Tryon Solutions

Written By Jeff Constable

As a seasoned sales leader, Jeff Constable has a proven track record of driving revenue growth and building high-performing teams in the supply chain industry. For further information, please email sales@tryonsolutions.com.

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