Imagine a fully connected warehouse where real-time data and intelligent automation drive every decision. This immersive experience comes to life at the C5MI Live Warehouse Experience Center (LWEC)—a hands-on facility where businesses validate transformation strategies and witness the future of supply chain execution.
Located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, the LWEC is more than a demonstration space—it’s a fully operational simulation environment built to reflect the complexity of modern warehouse operations. It provides a fully immersive environment where organizations interact with the technologies behind C5MI’s Live Warehouse solution. Every visit offers custom experiences that reflect real-world scenarios, providing teams with the right tools to test workflows, optimize processes, and gain clarity on how digital transformation impacts their operations. That journey begins with understanding what the LWEC truly offers.
Inside the LWEC: A Real-Time Simulation Space
The LWEC is a purpose-built facility designed to mirror the complexity and pace of modern warehouse operations. It’s not a showroom—it’s a working simulation space where customers test their own processes using C5MI’s Live Warehouse solution. With each demonstration tailored to reflect actual business needs, the LWEC allows teams to validate strategies before deployment.
This environment showcases the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), connecting digital cores like SAP S/4HANA® and EWM with edge technologies, including RTLS, RFID, and autonomous scanning. Through guided walkthroughs and interactive sessions, visitors experience how these systems work together to eliminate blind spots, improve inventory accuracy, and drive faster decision-making.
How It Works: The Technology Driving Transformation
Digital transformation in warehousing requires more than automation. It demands a connected ecosystem of technologies that work together at all times. At C5MI, we’ve built that ecosystem around our Live Warehouse solution and a robust network of partner technologies.
Live Warehouse: The Engine of Real-Time Operations
At the heart of the LWEC is a transformative approach to warehouse management that integrates physical processes with digital execution. The Live Warehouse solution connects directly to SAP® EWM, providing real-time visibility and control while eliminating delays caused by legacy systems.
Built on C5MI’s proprietary maturity model, it guides organizations from manual processes to intelligent automation with measurable improvements. This is accomplished through:
- Inventory Visibility: Real-time updates and automated tracking ensure accurate stock levels, preventing overstocking, stockouts, and record errors.
- Intelligent Decision-Making: Advanced analytics identify trends and forecast demand, optimizing warehouse layouts for better performance.
- Productivity Optimization: Smart routing and automation streamline picking and packing, boosting throughput and reducing labor inefficiencies.
- System Integration: Seamless connectivity with ERP and eCommerce platforms: accelerating order fulfillment and improving workflow efficiency.
This approach enables organizations to shift from reactive to predictive operations, allowing for faster decisions, greater accuracy, and continuous improvement. Validating these capabilities in a live environment provides confidence in the transformation roadmap and accelerates time to value.
Partner Technologies: Powering the LWEC Ecosystem
The LWEC encompasses a strategic network of partner technologies that enable real-time execution, automation, and insight. These partnerships—including SAP, KINEXON®, Dexory®, and Zebra®—go beyond mere integrations; they’re the accelerators behind every transformation. Together, they form a connected ecosystem that brings visibility, speed, and intelligence to every corner of the warehouse. Each partner contributes to this transformation in the following ways:
As the unified digital core, SAP provides the infrastructure for intelligent operations. With S/4HANA, EWM, TM, and Business AI, SAP forms the digital foundation of the LWEC. It enables real-time data flow, predictive analytics, and seamless process execution. SAP’s integration capabilities ensure that every edge device, automation tool, and analytics engine connects to a single source of truth—empowering faster decisions, streamlined operations, and scalable transformation.
With Real-Time Location and Automation, KINEXON delivers precision and agility through RTLS and Performance Analytics. These tools automate movement triggers, detect bottlenecks, and update SAP systems in real time. KINEXON’s technology enables dynamic workflow adjustments and precise asset tracking, helping teams respond instantly to changing conditions. This level of automation enhances throughput, reduces delays, and improves overall warehouse performance by converting location data into actionable intelligence.
Through real-time inventory capture and visualization, Dexory equips the LWEC with its DexoryView™ platform and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Their scanning tools eliminate the need for manual counts, delivering predictive insights that help optimize inventory positioning and labor allocation. Dexory’s solutions enhance visibility across the warehouse, enabling more intelligent decisions, faster fulfillment, and continuous improvement through autonomous data collection.
With intelligent edge devices, Zebra equips the warehouse edge with RFID scanners, mobile computers, and machine vision systems. These devices automate workflows, enable real-time tracking, and improve data accuracy. Zebra’s technology captures every movement, scan, and transaction instantly—feeding critical data into the digital core and driving operational efficiency. Their rugged, scalable devices deliver speed, precision, and reliability in high-volume environments.
Together, these Core Four partners create a connected, intelligent warehouse environment. Their technologies enable the LWEC to showcase scalable transformation, helping businesses understand how to effectively deploy these solutions. Experiencing these integrations firsthand gives visitors a clear vision of how to modernize their operations, reduce complexity, and unlock new levels of performance.
Why It Matters: Transforming Operations with Measurable Impact
The LWEC isn’t just about showcasing technology—it’s about delivering results. Businesses that engage with the LWEC gain clarity on what works, what doesn’t, and how to move forward with confidence. Designed to validate strategies, reduce risk, and accelerate ROI, the benefits from this experience include:
- Real-Time Accuracy: Live data eliminates guesswork, improving inventory records and reducing costly errors.
- Resource Efficiency: Dynamic insights enable the allocation of labor and equipment more effectively, thereby improving fulfillment speed and efficiency.
- Strategic Agility: Predictive analytics enable proactive decision-making, helping businesses stay ahead of demand and disruption.
- Technology Validation: Hands-on testing ensures solutions are aligned with business needs, reducing deployment risk and increasing confidence.
The LWEC equips organizations to move from reactive to predictive operations. It’s a space where innovation becomes execution, and where transformation is not just possible—it’s proven. Every visit delivers actionable insights and a clear path to scalable success.
Your Next Step Toward Transformation
C5MI’s Live Warehouse Experience Center is more than a facility—it’s a launchpad for operational excellence. It brings together the best of technology, strategy, and execution to help businesses transform with confidence. From simulation to validation, the LWEC provides the clarity and control necessary to modernize operations and shape the future of logistics.
Ready to see the future of warehousing in action? Schedule your live demo today and discover how theLWEC is your gateway to transformation.
