WMS Project Planning & Preparation: What to Get Right Before You Begin

More often than not, problems during a WMS rollout start earlier, when teams move too quickly through planning, requirements, and testing.

In our latest Zion Experience episode, Jim Shaw and Drew Eubank talk through what it takes to prepare for a WMS project before vendor selection and implementation begin.

In this conversation, they cover:

➡️ Why understanding your “why” is the first step

➡️ Why process mapping from order creation through shipment matters

➡️ How rushed requirements create scope problems later

➡️ Why provider evaluation should stay agnostic

➡️ Why testing needs more time than most teams expect

One of the clearest takeaways from the episode is that WMS projects are a heavy lift, and spending the time up front will determine how much pain shows up later.