Top 10: Warehouse management software

2022. Khazenly, an Egyptian on-demand warehousing and fulfillment platform, raises $2.5M



Khazenly, a startup focused on resolving fulfillment challenges for small and medium-sized merchants targeting both businesses and consumers, has successfully raised $2.5 million in seed funding. Khazenly offers a digital solution that enables merchants and social commerce retailers to optimize their fulfillment processes across various sales channels, including online (B2C), retail stores (B2B), marketplaces, cross-border, or a combination of these platforms. What sets Khazenly apart from similar platforms like ShipBlu, Flextock, and Bosta is its convenience, comprehensive client approach, and the utilization of data and AI-driven products.


2021. Census raises $16M Series A to help companies put their data warehouses to work



Census, a startup specializing in facilitating the synchronization of customer data between data warehouses and various business tools such as Salesforce and Marketo, has successfully raised $16 million in a Series A funding round. The company emphasizes the significance of the modern data stack, which incorporates data warehouses like Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, and Snowflake as its foundation, providing businesses with the necessary tools for data extraction and transformation (such as Fivetran and dbt), as well as data visualization capabilities (like Looker). Census acts as an intermediary layer that bridges the gap between the data warehouse and the business tools, enabling companies to extract valuable insights from their data. This allows users to seamlessly synchronize their product data with marketing tools like Marketo or CRM services like Salesforce, streamlining their data management processes.

2019. Shopify buys warehouse automation tech developer 6 River Systems



Shopify, a shopping technology developer positioning itself as an alternative to Amazon, has made a significant move in the sales supply chain by acquiring 6 River Systems, a company specializing in warehouse automation and management technology, for $450 million. This strategic acquisition grants Shopify access to a team of robotics experts who played a key role in the development of Amazon's robotics business during their tenure at Kiva Systems (prior to its acquisition by Amazon). With this move, Shopify aims to enhance its capabilities in warehouse automation and strengthen its position in the e-commerce market.


2018. Zoho Inventory gets new Android app


Zoho has introduced a brand-new Android app for Zoho Inventory, enabling users to manage order and warehouse operations conveniently while on the move. With the mobile app, you can instantly add items to your inventory and access comprehensive information about item groups and composite items. Utilize the mobile camera as a barcode scanner to quickly retrieve item details in your warehouse. The app also facilitates the entire order fulfillment process, from creating sales orders to product shipping, providing a seamless experience. Stay informed about reordering needs through timely notifications. Additionally, the mobile app provides a streamlined overview of shipment status for each order with just a single tap.


2015. Zoho launched inventory management service Zoho Inventory



To streamline the order and inventory process, Zoho has introduced its latest app called Zoho Inventory. This comprehensive solution combines a range of powerful features to simplify the entire order management cycle. It seamlessly integrates with popular platforms like Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and Etsy, allowing you to expand your sales opportunities and efficiently manage orders from multiple channels. With integration of over 25 shipping services, you can access real-time shipping rates and stay updated on the latest transit information. The automatic reordering feature sends notifications when stock levels are running low, ensuring you never run out of essential items. As stock moves in and out, Zoho Inventory automatically updates inventory quantities across all your selling channels. Additionally, Zoho Inventory offers a mobile app that enables users to conveniently track orders, inventory, and shipments directly from their mobile devices. Pricing for Zoho Inventory starts at $29 per Organization/Month.


2015. Bigcommerce acquires inventory management service Zing



E-commerce platform Bigcommerce has made its inaugural acquisition by purchasing Zing, a startup specializing in point-of-sale and inventory management software. Bigcommerce intends to leverage this acquisition to provide retailers with enhanced tools and APIs for efficient inventory and sales management across various channels, including online stores and physical retail locations. Currently, over 30 percent of Bigcommerce's 85,000 clients operate at least one brick-and-mortar store alongside their web stores. With the integration of Zing, these clients will have an easier time managing services like in-store pickup and shipping from their store inventories, enabling a seamless online-to-offline experience. Despite facing tough competition from other e-commerce platforms such as Shopify and Magento, as well as popular marketplaces like eBay and Amazon that cater to smaller vendors, Bigcommerce aims to stay at the forefront of the industry.


2015. Cloud inventory management service TradeGecko snags $6.5M



TradeGecko, a SaaS service designed to streamline inventory and order management for business owners, has successfully raised $6.5 million in a Series A funding round. The capital infusion will be utilized to expand TradeGecko's team by hiring new employees, particularly in customer support, as well as to develop new product features and broaden the company's operations in the United States and Australia. TradeGecko's platform caters to both B2C retailers and wholesalers, with a focus on businesses generating annual revenues ranging from $1 million to $30 million, although some customers exceed $95 million in revenue. Many of TradeGecko's clients find traditional ERP software like SAP too costly, making TradeGecko's subscription pricing model a more accessible option. The cloud-based software can be accessed through desktop computers and mobile devices, and it seamlessly integrates with popular accounting, shipping, and e-commerce platforms such as Quickbooks, Xero, Shopify, Bigcommerce, and ShipStation.