{"id":31964,"date":"2026-07-31T10:53:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/claruswms.ai\/?p=31964"},"modified":"2026-10-22T13:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T12:21:15","slug":"cloud-software-fur-die-lagerverwaltung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/claruswms.ai\/de\/cloud-warehouse-management-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Software f\u00fcr das Lagermanagement in der Cloud: Ein praktischer Leitfaden"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re choosing a warehouse management system in 2026, the question usually isn\u2019t whether to go cloud. It\u2019s which cloud system to pick, and whether it\u2019ll fit the way your operation runs. Operators who once worried about uptime, security and data control now ask different questions: how fast can we go live, what does it cost, and will it fit a 3PL that runs ten clients on one floor? This guide answers those questions in plain language, for anyone comparing cloud or online warehouse management software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll cover what a cloud WMS is, what \u201cweb-based\u201d means, how it differs from on-premise software, how to check security, what it costs and how long it takes to roll out. Along the way we\u2019ll show how Clarus WMS features<\/a> handle the needs of 3PL operators<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was ist eine Cloud-Software f\u00fcr die Lagerverwaltung?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cloud warehouse management software is a WMS hosted by the vendor and delivered over the internet, usually on a subscription. You log in through a browser or a handheld app, your data sits with the vendor, and updates are pushed automatically. The Kernfunktion eines WMS<\/a> stays the same: receive stock, put it away, pick orders, pack, ship and report. What changes is the plumbing underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shift is more than where the server lives. A well-built cloud WMS has modern APIs and ready-made integrations, so it talks to Shopify<\/a>, Ihre Kurierdienste, Ihr ERP-System und Ihre Kundenportale \u2013 ganz ohne ma\u00dfgeschneiderte Middleware. Einen tieferen Einblick in die Grundlagen erhalten Sie in unserer \u00dcbersicht \u00fcber Was ein Lagerverwaltungssystem eigentlich leistet<\/a>. For the business case, including where the savings come from and what they cost, read cloud WMS benefits for modern warehouse operations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wie sich ein cloudbasiertes WMS-System von einem gehosteten Server unterscheidet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be careful with vendor language. A \u201chosted\u201d WMS often means an on-premise product running on a virtual machine somewhere, with one customer per server, slow upgrades and limited room to scale. A true cloud based WMS system is built to scale, share infrastructure safely between customers and release new features regularly. If the vendor talks about \u201ctheir server\u201d rather than \u201cthe platform\u201d, that\u2019s a signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does web-based warehouse management software mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Web-based warehouse management software is a WMS you open in a browser, but the browser tells you nothing about how the software is hosted or shared. Three models sit behind the phrase, and the difference matters for updates, data separation and cost. In other words, warehouse management software that\u2019s web based can still be very different underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A WMS \u201ccan either be hosted locally or installed on the cloud, allowing the WMS to be accessed from anywhere online\u201d (Wikipedia, Warehouse management system<\/a>). Multi-tenant software is one in which \u201ca single instance of software runs on a server\u201d and serves several customers (Wikipedia, Multitenancy<\/a>). That shared model is what most people mean by software as a service<\/a>, or SaaS WMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model<\/th>What it means<\/th>What to ask the vendor<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Browser access to on-premise<\/td>Software installed on a server you own or rent, reached through a browser<\/td>Who applies updates, and how long do they take to go live?<\/td><\/tr>
Hosted single-tenant<\/td>The vendor runs a separate instance for each customer<\/td>Who controls upgrade timing, and what backup and recovery apply?<\/td><\/tr>
Multi-tenant SaaS WMS<\/td>One platform serves many customers, and releases reach all of them<\/td>How is your data separated from other customers\u2019 data, and how are releases tested?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is web-based WMS the same as cloud WMS?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not quite. Web-based describes how you reach the software, and cloud describes where it runs. A web-based WMS can be hosted in either style, so ask whether the vendor runs one shared platform for all customers, which is what most people mean by cloud WMS, or a separate instance for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I run a browser based WMS on handheld scanners?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Plan for a dedicated handheld app rather than a desktop browser on the floor. Clarus runs its Handgef\u00fchrte Arbeitsabl\u00e4ufe<\/a> on Android devices such as Zebra and Honeywell units. Whatever you choose, ask the vendor to run a pick on the actual scanner you plan to buy, because screen design and scan speed only show up on the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is a web-based WMS secure?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It can be, and the test is what the vendor can prove, not whether the software runs in a browser. Ask for current certification against ISO\/IEC 27001<\/a>, the global standard for an information security management system. Clarus is ISO 27001 certified. Then ask where your data is held, how it\u2019s separated from other customers\u2019 data and how access is controlled. The National Cyber Security Centre\u2019s cloud security guidance<\/a> sets out the shared responsibility model, which splits security tasks between provider and customer. Check what sits with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long does a web-based WMS take to implement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A standard project with the right support on both sides can go live in around 12 weeks. Mat Buttar, Head of Solutions at Clarus, puts the aim this way: \u201cwe\u2019d aim to get live within 12 weeks\u201d. That assumes an off-the-shelf set-up with no development. Complex projects with several clients, high volumes and most of the system\u2019s features can take much longer, up to two years in the extreme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does a web-based WMS cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clarus WMS plans start from a monthly base fee. The full quote adds tiered user licensing and a one-off implementation fee, and it\u2019s shaped around your sites and users. Check the Clarus-Preisseite<\/a> for current plans, and read what a WMS really costs<\/a> for the wider picture, including the costs that sit outside the monthly fee. Compare the pricing model as well as the figure: a subscription, a licence with separate hosting and a licence with support contracts all spread cost differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cloud-WMS vs. On-Premise-WMS: Ein ehrlicher Vergleich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On-premise WMS still runs in older plants and some large retail operations. The real question has moved from where the server sits to how the vendor runs the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faktor<\/th>Cloud-WMS<\/th>Lokales WMS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Anfangskosten<\/td>Low, mostly set-up fees<\/td>Hohe Ausgaben f\u00fcr Lizenzen und Hardware<\/td><\/tr>
Zeit f\u00fcr den Live-Start<\/td>Wochen bis Monate<\/td>Months to a year or more<\/td><\/tr>
Aktualisierungen<\/td>Automatisch, regelm\u00e4\u00dfig<\/td>Manuell, projektbezogen<\/td><\/tr>
Skalierbarkeit<\/td>Benutzer und Standorte innerhalb weniger Tage hinzuf\u00fcgen<\/td>Hardware-Anschaffungszyklus<\/td><\/tr>
IT-Belastung<\/td>Der Anbieter k\u00fcmmert sich um die Infrastruktur<\/td>Das interne Team ist f\u00fcr die Server verantwortlich<\/td><\/tr>
Umfang der Anpassungsm\u00f6glichkeiten<\/td>Konfigurierbar, weniger benutzerdefinierter Code<\/td>In hohem Ma\u00dfe anpassbar, aber danach starr<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mat Buttar, Head of Solutions at Clarus WMS, explains the difference on the cloud side: \u201ccloud-based, you\u2019ve got significantly better uptime… being a SaaS product, any update we do is available to anybody that wants it once it\u2019s developed. On-premise solutions, you\u2019re limited by server life, server size, manual updates, downtime to update.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trade-off used to be customisation against convenience. Modern cloud platforms cover most 3PL workflows through configuration, such as client-specific rules, workflow automations and flags, and the remaining requirements are usually met through APIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wie sicher ist ein Cloud-WMS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Security is the question that stops most boards from approving a move, and the right question is about the vendor\u2019s evidence rather than the label. Independent certification such as ISO\/IEC 27001 is one way to check a vendor\u2019s controls. The answer depends on the vendor, so ask for the certificate and the scope it covers, not a verbal assurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was Sie Ihren Anbieter zum Thema Sicherheit fragen sollten<\/h3>\n\n\n\n