The Software Backbone: How MGM®, WMS, and APIWare® Drive Smart Warehousing
Behind every successful warehouse automation system is a powerful layer of software. While shuttles, robots, and racking often take the spotlight, it’s the digital control infrastructure that makes precision, scalability, and visibility possible.
At Spacemaker, that backbone is built on three core platforms: MGM®, the Spacemaker Warehouse Management System (WMS), and APIWare®. Together, they form a modular, future-ready architecture that empowers operators, connects technologies, and unlocks the full value of automation.
MGM®: Fleet Intelligence at Your Fingertips
At the center of every Spacemaker shuttle system is MGM®—a proprietary fleet management platform that coordinates the movement of up to autonomous shuttles across complex storage environments. MGM® assigns tasks, monitors shuttle performance, and optimizes paths in real time based on system status and throughput demand.
From a centralized HMI or mobile device, operators can:
- View live shuttle positions and lane statuses
- Reassign lanes, flag issues, or initiate manual overrides
- Receive notifications on battery levels, maintenance needs, or disruptions
MGM® turns what could be a chaotic network of machines into a synchronized, intelligent fleet.
WMS: Inventory Logic that Scales
Spacemaker systems integrate seamlessly with standard and custom Warehouse Management Systems, providing customers full control over inventory, order sequencing, and storage strategies like FIFO or LIFO. Whether it's frozen goods, pharmaceuticals, or raw materials, your WMS governs the logic—Spacemaker executes it.
The architecture supports:
- Full barcode traceability
- Slotting optimization
- Real-time pick/put away data feeds
- Role-based user access and audit logs
APIWare®: The Integration Bridge
Spacemaker’s APIWare® is the translator between systems—connecting shuttles, WMS platforms, and third-party tools into a single cohesive workflow. Through a robust library of RESTful APIs and secure protocols, APIWare® makes it easy to extend functionality or integrate with existing infrastructure.
Use cases include:
- Connecting SAP or Oracle ERP to shuttle workflows
- Automating report generation and performance dashboards
- Pulling analytics into BI tools like Power BI or Tableau
The Real Advantage: Visibility + Control
With this software stack in place, Spacemaker customers gain:
- Real-time system visibility
- Lower latency in decision-making
- Predictive maintenance alerts
- Scalability from pilot projects to full-facility rollouts
The result? Faster operations, fewer errors, and a warehouse that runs smarter—not just harder.
