When Infios Describes a Bad WMS, They’re Really Just Describing Themselves
Recently, Infios published a blog titled “5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Current WMS”, warning businesses of the dangers of legacy systems.
It’s a fascinating read – not because it provides useful advice, but because it accidentally describes Infios itself in astonishing detail. It’s like watching someone complain about a problem in the mirror, completely unaware they’re the reflection.
Let’s go through each of their five “signs” and show how Infios is the textbook case of every one of them.
- “Your system lacks agility.” -Infios
From their post:
“Your WMS should be agile enough to support the latest warehouse technologies and process changes without the need for a complete overhaul.”
Here’s the irony: Infios is based on Radio Beacon, a legacy system that’s been passed around more than a cold in a shared office – from Accellos to HighJump to Körber and now rebranded as Infios. It’s built on architecture designed before cloud computing was even a buzzword.
“Agile”? Infios is still using telnet sessions for barcode scanners. That’s green-screen technology — not exactly a platform built to “support the latest technologies.” Modern warehouses don’t run on vintage protocols and client-server setups that require VPN tunnels and Windows CE emulators.
Almacén P4, by contrast, is cloud-native, API-driven, and built on .NET Core. We didn’t retrofit agility – we started with it. Mobile workflows, live dashboards, REST APIs, and no need to buy custom hardware or rewrite your processes to make the system behave.
- “Your team is complaining about usability.” – Infios
From their post:
“If your WMS requires significant time to train users, or if users are making frequent mistakes, you may have a problem.”
Infios proudly presents a user interface that looks and functions like it was designed when flip phones were high-tech. Their telnet-based scanner apps require memorizing codes and function key sequences, and their desktop UI often resembles a database admin panel rather than a logistics control tower.
This isn’t a training issue – it’s a usability crisis. Your team is tired of navigating through five menu levels just to print a pick list or generate a label.
Almacén P4 offers touchscreen-friendly Android workflows, modern web dashboards, and a layout that doesn’t require a PhD in “tab navigation.” Our users are trained in hours – not days – and errors drop because the system was actually built for warehouse operators, not IT consultants.
- “Customization takes too long and costs too much.” – Infios
From their post:
“Your WMS should adapt to your needs, not the other way around.”
We couldn’t agree more. But Infios is the exact opposite of what they’re preaching. Any modification – a field, a rule, a workflow change – typically requires contacting a partner, waiting on a change request, paying for the dev time, and hoping it doesn’t break something else.
There’s a reason Infios customers often feel boxed in. Their system wasn’t designed for configurability; it was designed to be one-size-fits-all… until you pay extra to change the size.
Almacén P4 is highly configurable out of the box – 3PL logic, custom labels, SAP Business One integration, zone logic, pick rules, and document templates. No dev request needed. No delays. You can adapt your business logic without rewriting core functions or hiring a consultant.
- “Your system doesn’t support integration.” – Infios
From their post:
“Integration capabilities are crucial for maintaining efficient and scalable operations.”
Here’s the problem: Infios says they support integration. What they don’t tell you is that most of it requires a custom connector, direct database access, or middleware provided by yet another vendor. There’s no open, well-documented API portal – just outdated specs behind partner paywalls.
Ask yourself: if they truly support integration, why does everything still feel so manual?
Almacén P4 offers full REST APIs, real-time webhooks, and native integrations with platforms like SAP, Stripey Microsoft Azure. Every endpoint is documented, tested, and ready. Whether you’re syncing orders, updating inventory, or posting deliveries — the system talks, listens, and acts in real-time.
- “You’re not getting strategic value.” – Infios
From their post:
“A modern WMS should provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making.”
Infios is right again – but ironically, their system falls flat here too.
Let’s be clear: telnet-based scanners and desktop-only UIs aren’t delivering strategic value. There are no built-in dashboards, no modern reports, no LTL optimization, no smart QC workflows, and no real-time pick metrics. You’re flying blind.
Almacén P4 includes built-in dashboards, KPI tracking, customizable QC processes (including mandatory photo capture and pallet tagging), and staging logic that reflects how real warehouses operate. Strategic value is the baseline, not an upgrade.
Closing Argument: It’s Not That You’ve Outgrown Infios – It’s That Infios Never Grew Up
Infios accidentally wrote the perfect guide on why their own customers are switching platforms. Their blog reads like a warning label… for their own software.
Let’s be honest – if your WMS is still using telnet for scanning, requires partner intervention to update a report, and hasn’t changed its UI since the early 2000s, you don’t need to read their blog. You’ve already lived it.
Ready for a WMS Built for This Century?
Almacén P4 delivers:
- Full SAP Business One Integration
- Touch-friendly Android mobile apps (no telnet)
- 3PL & multi-client logic built-in
- Configurable labels, workflows, QC processes
- Real-time analytics and modern dashboards
- Cloud-native reliability and scale
📍 Don’t let your WMS lecture you while holding you back.
Visit https://p4.software – and see what a modern WMS actually looks like.
Legal Disclaimer:
This article represents the professional opinion of Glenn Tosco, based on publicly available information and direct experience working with WMS clients across North and Latin America. All referenced trademarks, software names, and company brands including “Infios” and “Radio Beacon” are the property of their respective owners. This commentary is offered for informational and comparative purposes only.
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