Frequently Asked Questions on WMS Readiness for 3PLs

You’ll leave with a readiness assessment, roadmap, and vendor shortlist. Often, there’s internal prep work to tackle before reaching out to vendors — which you can handle on your own or with our continued help. Once you’re ready, you can move confidently into vendor conversations knowing what you need.

Expect about 8–12 hours spread across two weeks. Most of that is in short collaborative sessions, plus a bit of prep and review time.

The Sprint costs about the same as 1–2 months of a typical WMS license and setup — a fraction of what a mis-timed system could cost you. Full details are on our pricing page.

No. We don’t sell software and we don’t take referral fees. Our only role is to make sure you’re prepared and confident before you commit to a WMS.

Yes. The Sprint gives you a vendor shortlist plus an evaluation scorecard so you’re not just relying on vendor sales pitches or DIY guesses. Many clients keep working with us after the Sprint to navigate the final decision.

The Sprint gives you a clear readiness score and roadmap, so you know exactly where you stand before making a big investment.

When spreadsheets and tribal knowledge start breaking down, that’s usually the signal. But jumping too soon is risky too. Use our quick diagnostic to see if you truly need a WMS yet — it’s the best way to know if now is the right time.

You’ll walk away with the three essentials every 3PL needs before committing to a WMS: a prioritized roadmap of operational improvements, a set of vendor-agnostic requirements, and a shortlist of vendors to explore when you’re ready. From there, you can execute independently or choose optional follow-on support if you’d like guidance through vendor selection or implementation.

The best first step is to run our Need Diagnostic. It’s a simple tool that shows whether a WMS is likely to be on your near-term horizon. If the timing isn’t right, we’ll tell you.

No. The Sprint is designed to work remotely, though we can arrange site visits if necessary.

Fullstride specializes in sub-$10M 3PLs preparing for their first WMS — that’s where the System Fit Sprint has the biggest impact. For larger 3PLs that are moving on from their first WMS, the Sprint helps ensure you’re truly ready to get full mileage from the next one. We focus on building the right requirements and selecting vendors that align with where your business is headed.

You could — but most 3PLs only buy one or two WMS systems in their lifetime. Without prior experience, it’s easy to miss readiness signals or overestimate what a system can fix. Fullstride brings structure, outside perspective, and decades of experience to shorten the path to clarity.

WMS vendors are excellent at demonstrating and selling their systems. What they’re not designed to do is assess whether you’re ready or prepare you for success. Fullstride fills that gap, so when you do engage with vendors, you’ll be prepared to evaluate them on your terms.

The System Fit Sprint is designed as a standalone engagement so you can execute confidently on your own. For existing clients who want more support, we offer optional follow-on services — ranging from light check-ins, to quarterbacking vendor selection, to acting as an embedded extension of your team. But it always starts with the Sprint.

The Sprint runs over two weeks, with a handful of working sessions from your team. You’ll have a clear decision roadmap at the end of that window.

The System Fit Sprint is a focused two-week engagement that helps 3PLs prepare for their first WMS. You’ll get three critical outcomes: (1) a readiness roadmap showing what to improve now, (2) clear requirements that define what your WMS must deliver, and (3) a shortlist of vendor options aligned to your business. Together, these give you everything you need to move forward with confidence.

Integrators and consultants help once you’ve chosen a system. Fullstride exists earlier — to help you confirm readiness and define requirements before you even start evaluating vendors.

No. We are independent advisors. That means no commissions, no vendor partnerships, and no bias. Our only job is to help you avoid wasting time and money on a WMS that doesn’t fit.

Fullstride helps 3PLs decide if, when, and how to take on a Warehouse Management System. We don’t sell or implement software — we prepare you for success before you ever commit to a WMS.

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