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Overview
PathGuide streamlines warehouse management by combining inventory control, shipping, and vendor-managed inventory within a single platform. It supports receiving, picking, cycle counting, and multi-carrier shipping to improve warehouse operations. While support gaps can slow down problem resolution, its centralized workflows help distribution businesses manage inventory more consistently.
PathGuide Specifications
- Inventory Management
- Order Fulfillment
- Logistics & Transportation
- Warehouse Management
What Is PathGuide?
PathGuide Latitude WMS is a warehouse management system for distribution operations. The platform manages warehouse processes through its Latitude Core WMS and connects shipping activities with the Latitude Manifest & Shipping System. The shipping system identifies the lowest available shipping rate or the fastest option from supported carriers for parcel shipments.
The platform also includes Advanced VMI, which monitors inventory levels and creates automatic replenishment orders when customer inventory reaches a low level.
PathGuide also provides warehouse consulting services alongside its software offerings. The platform includes solutions for wholesale distribution, retail distribution, and electrical distribution.
What Is PathGuide Best Known For?
PathGuide is best known for Latitude Core WMS, its warehouse management system that provides real-time visibility into inventory status and material movement. The solution supports receiving, put away, picking, cycle counting, and performance tracking while extending warehouse functionality within existing ERP systems, helping organizations improve inventory control and warehouse efficiency.
How Much Does PathGuide Cost?
PathGuide pricing typically falls between $30,000 and $250,000+/project, according to industry benchmarks for warehouse management systems (WMS) serving mid-market and enterprise distributors, manufacturers, and warehouse operators.
The price range below is an estimate for budgeting purposes only:
- Warehouse Implementation And System Configuration: $15,000–$100,000 - Includes warehouse workflow configuration, location mapping, barcode setup, RF device configuration, and operational testing
- ERP Integration And Data Migration: $10,000–$75,000 - Covers integration with ERP systems, migration of inventory and warehouse master data, and API or middleware configuration
- Warehouse Hardware And Mobile Device Setup: $5,000–$50,000 - Deployment of barcode scanners, mobile RF terminals, label printers, wireless infrastructure, and related warehouse hardware
- Training, Support And Warehouse Optimization: $3,000–$25,000/year - Includes administrator and warehouse staff training, software updates, technical support, and periodic warehouse process optimization
Disclaimer: Pricing references are based on publicly available third-party information and industry benchmarks. Actual costs may vary.
PathGuide Integrations
The vendor has not listed any available third-party integrations for this software.
How Does PathGuide Work?
here is how you can get started with PathGuide software after logging in:
- Review warehouse operations from the main dashboard
- Configure receiving, put away, picking, and cycle counting workflows
- Connect the system with your existing ERP to synchronize warehouse data
- Monitor inventory status and material movement through web and mobile menus
- Set up the Latitude Manifest & Shipping System to manage parcel shipping and compare carrier rates
- Configure Advanced VMI to create automatic replenishment orders when inventory runs low
- Review performance metrics and assign warehouse tasks to team members
Who Is PathGuide For?
PathGuide software serves a wide range of industries, including:
- Electrical distribution
- Wholesale distribution
- Retail distribution
PathGuide Use Cases
Based on our analysis of PathGuide's capabilities, we have identified key scenarios where the software is a good fit for distribution businesses managing warehouse operations and inventory workflows:
Multi-Warehouse Distributors Standardizing Inventory And Fulfillment Operations
Organizations expanding across multiple warehouse locations often struggle to maintain consistent inventory and fulfillment processes. PathGuide helps standardize receiving, put away, picking, and shipping workflows while integrating warehouse operations with an ERP system. This creates consistent operating procedures, improves inventory visibility, and simplifies onboarding as additional distribution centers come online.
Distribution Businesses Replacing Manual Warehouse Processes Across Multiple Locations
Businesses replacing paper-based or inflexible warehouse processes can use PathGuide to establish structured inventory workflows without disrupting daily operations. The platform supports standardized warehouse activities and enables phased rollouts across locations, making it suitable for organizations modernizing long-established distribution processes while maintaining business continuity.
Distributors Integrating Warehouse Automation With Existing Inventory Workflows
Distribution operations introducing automated storage systems or vertical lift modules can use PathGuide to coordinate inventory and picking activities from a single warehouse management platform. This eliminates the need to maintain separate inventory applications while supporting efficient order fulfillment as warehouse automation expands.
Is PathGuide Right For You?
Are you looking for a warehouse management system that centralizes inventory control, shipping, and vendor-managed inventory? PathGuide is designed to help organizations standardize warehouse workflows and improve inventory visibility across distribution operations.
The platform addresses challenges associated with manual inventory tracking, inconsistent warehouse processes, and multi-carrier shipping by consolidating these activities within a single warehouse management environment.
The platform supports scalable warehouse operations through advanced warehouse management and automation capabilities.
Still not sure if PathGuide is right for you? Contact our customer support team at (661) 384-7070, who will help you make the best decision.
PathGuide Features
Warehouse Management System
PathGuide features a warehouse management system that supports receiving, putaway, picking, cycle counting, and inventory control through a centralized platform. The software provides real-time inventory tracking, operational dashboards, and performance metrics to help organizations monitor warehouse activities, improve order accuracy, optimize fulfillment workflows, and maintain visibility across supply chain operations.
Manifest And Shipping Software
The software offers multi-carrier shipping capabilities that compare rates across available carriers to automatically select the lowest-cost or fastest shipping option. It also supports package tracking, generates shipping labels and documentation, and transmits shipment data directly to carriers for billing, helping organizations streamline warehouse shipping operations and maintain carrier compliance.
Vendor Managed Inventory
Advanced VMI enables organizations to automate inventory replenishment by generating electronic orders when customer inventory reaches predefined levels. The software also supports advanced shipping notices, customer self-service portals, bin-level inventory management, lot and serial number tracking, and usage reporting, helping businesses manage vendor-managed inventory through standalone or warehouse management workflows.
Pros And Cons of PathGuide
Pros
Improves warehouse inventory visibility in real time
Reduces order fulfillment and shipping errors
Automates inventory replenishment with minimal manual effort
Cons
Documentation gaps may hinder user workflows
Customer support times may vary during peak hours
PathGuide Reviews
Total 20 reviews
4.8
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Rick D.
Warehousing, N/A employees
More than a year
“Covers every requirement well”
Pros
Getting started with it was simple and it handles all the needs and requirements I have. On top of that, the support has been reliable whenever needed.
Cons
I haven't run into anything about the software that I dislike.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Mark H.
Medical Devices, N/A employees
More than a year
“Supportive team”
Pros
It has given us much better control and visibility over inventory as well as user performance. Their team has been very supportive of their WMS and LMS products and I've personally seen our operation move from somewhat inefficient to highly efficient in a pretty short amount of time. My favorite part is the metrics and KPI functionality. It's really useful for tracking performance, time spent and problem areas and it becomes especially valuable during employee review discussions.
Cons
The only area where we needed a workaround was the returns process. When defective products come back and we handle the return through WMS, our ERP recognizes the first step as the item going back into stock before a return-to-vendor is approved. Because of that, it can end up allocating the item to a back order. To avoid that issue, we process the return in the ERP first and if the product is approved to go back into stock, we then induct it through Latitude. Even with that extra step, the process is still pretty simple.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Karl P.
Wholesale, N/A employees
More than a year
“Cooperative staff”
Pros
Whenever something comes up, their support team is there to help which has been a big plus for us. The system is very flexible and the integration with our ERP, SAP Business One, works well. We move dozens of pallets each month across more than 20,000 SKUs and Latitude keeps up with that volume without any problems.
Cons
Because the system is so powerful and advanced, it comes with a huge number of settings buttons, dropdowns and adjustment options. That can feel overwhelming for new users and if someone starts changing things they do not fully understand, it can create unintended issues.
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Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
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10
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the typical users of PathGuide?
PathGuide software is designed for businesses in the electrical distribution, wholesale distribution, and retail distribution industries.
What types of pricing plans does PathGuide offer?
PathGuide pricing falls between $30,000 and $250,000+/project. Request a custom PathGuide price quotation.
What language does PathGuide support?
PathGuide supports the English language.
What other apps does PathGuide integrate with?
The vendor has not publicly shared information related to third-party integrations.
Does PathGuide offer an API?
Yes, PathGuide provides API access.
Does PathGuide have a mobile app?
No, PathGuide does not have a mobile app.
What level of support does PathGuide offer?
PathGuide provides support via phone, email, and contact form.