Question 1

What is Slipstream WMS?

Accepted Answer

Slipstream WMS is a cloud warehouse management system built for mid-market 3PLs, chemical distributors, and food-grade operators. Runs on any iOS or Android device, provides FEFO and lot tracking, integrates with NetSuite ERP. Pricing starts at $750/month with no per-seat licensing.

Question 2

Does Slipstream WMS replace NetSuite?

Accepted Answer

No. Slipstream sits alongside NetSuite. Your finance team keeps the ERP. Your warehouse team gets a scan-first mobile tool for receiving, picking, lot tracking, FEFO, and cycle counts. Receipts and shipments sync back to NetSuite cleanly. No migration, no replacement.

Question 3

What kind of WMS is best for a chemical distributor?

Accepted Answer

Chemical distributors need lot tracking that maps to COAs, FEFO enforcement at the pick, hazard class as structured data, SDS-ready item profiles, and audit trails for ACD, DOT, EPA, and OSHA. Slipstream was built alongside an active chemical distributor with these as core requirements.

Question 4

How does FEFO work in Slipstream WMS?

Accepted Answer

FEFO (First-Expired-First-Out) is enforced at the scanner. When a picker scans an outbound order, Slipstream filters lots by expiration date and directs them to the oldest in-spec lot. Picking a different lot is blocked unless a supervisor override is logged in the audit trail.

Question 5

Do I need scanner guns or special hardware?

Accepted Answer

No. Slipstream runs on any iPhone or Android using the built-in camera. Existing rugged scanners (Zebra, Honeywell) also work. Hardware-agnostic, no proprietary device lock-in.

Question 6

How long does implementation take?

Accepted Answer

Single warehouse with 500-2,000 SKUs: 2-4 weeks. Multi-warehouse or 3PL multi-tenant rollouts: 6-10 weeks. Compared to NetSuite WMS (3-6 months) or SAP EWM (6-18 months), Slipstream does not sell six-figure consulting engagements.

Question 7

Can Slipstream handle multi-tenant 3PL operations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Multi-tenant from the foundation. Each 3PL client gets its own data tenant, white-labeled portal, KPIs, billing, and user permissions. Multi-site operators run 1 to 50 warehouses with per-site reporting and per-tenant Row-Level Security isolation.

Question 8

How much does Slipstream WMS cost?

Accepted Answer

From $750/month for Starter (single warehouse, core WMS). Tenant-based pricing, not per-user, so cost doesn't scale with warehouse headcount. Pro and Enterprise tiers available for multi-warehouse and 3PL operations. Optional SSCI add-on: $499/month (Cost Intelligence) or $999/month (full True Margin).