Fastest WMS & TMS Setup — Go Live in One Week With CartonCloud

From demo to live in a week — whether you’re running a warehouse, a transport fleet, or both! 

When it's crunch time and you need to get up and running fast, you need WMS + TMS software that’s simple to use, easy to learn, and backed by great support! Getting live quickly means you can win bigger clients sooner, act fast on new deals, and have your whole team ready to deliver from the very start.

CartonCloud helps you get from demo to daily operations in days, meaning your teams are picking, packing, and dispatching sooner, and for fast ROI without the headaches. 

TL;DR: See how 3PL warehouses can fast-track ROI by launching CartonCloud’s WMS and TMS in under a week — plus, get our proven strategy for the best TMS setup and rapid go-live.

Q: How fast can a 3PL go live with CartonCloud?

A: Most 3PLs can be fully operational with CartonCloud in just under a week!

CartonCloud’s WMS + TMS software is fully configurable, with an intuitive design that’s easy to pick up straight away — backed by one-on-one onboarding and 24-7 support that ensures your team can hit the ground running from day one.

Here’s why CartonCloud is one of the fastest solutions to go live:

• Configurable workflows: CartonCloud’s customizable settings mean your WMS fits to your operations from start to finish. Set and update your rates, workflows, customer rules, and integrations within a couple hours, not weeks — so you’re tailoring the system to your needs as your business grows without waiting on long development cycles.
• Guided onboarding with logistics experts: From day one, you get one-on-one support from our onboarding team, who walk you through setup step-by-step and help you configure your WMS and TMS to meet the needs of your business. Plus our support team is spread across multiple time zones (meaning you get near round-the-clock support, whenever you need it!)
• Intuitive design your team can use instantly: Clear menus, logical workflows, and mobile-friendly tools make the system easy to learn and even easier to use. Simply download the mobile app and your team can start picking, packing, and moving freight straight away!
• Workflows built by logistics people: CartonCloud is built by people who’ve actually run warehouses and transport fleets. We work alongside customers on the warehouse floor, shaping features around real workflows and the needs of day-to-day operations. The result is a system that feels natural — because it’s built the way you work!
• Online help articles and training modules to support every step: Our Knowledge Base, and Academy courses are all equipped with step-by-step video tutorials and instructions, giving your team everything they need to learn at their own pace, revisit topics anytime, and confidently set up the system — and even onboard new customers with ease!

See how these 3PL’s got their CartonCloud WMS up and running in days.

Q: What can I expect from onboarding to the first order completed? 

A: Throughout the entire process with CartonCloud, you can expect a smooth, seamless experience from onboarding to your very first order completed. Our dedicated onboarding specialists will guide you through the setup and implementation process, ensuring you have confidence in your system from the start. 

From there, all you have to do is simply import your data in a couple clicks, set up your team and customers, and you’re ready to go live! Orders and delivery jobs will then flow straight into your CartonCloud WMS + TMS, ready for your team to immediately pick, pack, and dispatch.

Let’s dive into what the fastest WMS and TMS implementation in USA looks like with CartonCloud.

Step 1. A quick start — often from the very first call!

For many customers, the onboarding process begins moving quickly right after their initial demo.

After discovering CartonCloud through a simple Google search, the C&C Warehouse team went from first call to full momentum almost instantly.

“I just Googled and then researched a couple of different ones, and then pretty quickly I got an email, scheduled a call, and we started moving pretty fast after the first call. [CartonCloud] filled in all the gaps [we] were missing.” — Alex Mathis, Production Director, C&C Warehouse

Step 2. One-on-one onboarding with our logistics experts

Every new customer is paired with a dedicated onboarding specialist who guides the entire warehouse software onboarding process at a pace that suits your team. Your specialist becomes your point of contact throughout the entire setup, guiding you step-by-step through everything you need to go live.

1. Kickoff call to map out your workflows: We start by learning how your business runs — your customers, your products, your rates, and your key workflows. This ensures the system is configured to match your 3PL operation.
2. Hands-on system setup together: Your specialist walks you through how to set up customers, rates, locations, storage logic, workflows, and any required integrations.
3. Follow-up check-ins at your pace: Whether you want to move fast or spread onboarding out over a couple of weeks, we match your pace. Your specialist checks in regularly, helps troubleshoot, and makes sure everything is running smoothly.

“CartonCloud is a very user-friendly system. Right from the get-go Jamie was fantastic at identifying our needs… always following up on our progress, but letting us move at our own pace.” — Lorries Transport

Step 3. Self-paced learning with CartonCloud Academy

For operators who like to ambitiously dive right in, our Knowledge Base and CartonCloud Academy give you everything you need to handle setup independently without an in-house IT team on deck.

“I managed to read all of the Knowledge Base and started changing parameters and putting information in… it went really fast and really good. [Our] team managed to adapt the software pretty fast.” — Santiago Zubillaga, Founder, Logistica Patagonia

“It was nice to be able to go online to CartonCloud Academy to search for the answers myself. They have step-by-step walkthroughs and video guides to help you understand exactly what you’re looking to do.” — Cass Strunk, Founder, Core Logistic Services

Step 4: Onboard your clients & team

Getting your team onboarded in CartonCloud is fast and straightforward:

• Import your data: Upload your customers, products, locations, and rates in bulk using simple CSV imports.
• Set up your team: Invite pickers, packers, admin staff, and drivers with a single click, or create accounts for them — whatever works best for your operation.
• Load your customers: Use our bulk import tools to quickly upload product lists, customer details, and rate cards so everything is ready to go when your first order hits.

Learn more about getting the best 3PL onboarding for your clients and your team here.

Step 5: Start seeing your orders/deliveries flow into the system!

Once your data and team are set up, you’re ready to go live. New orders, customer requests, and delivery jobs begin flowing straight into CartonCloud — ready to pick, pack, allocate, or dispatch.

"Our warehouse manager now comes in each morning, he can clearly see the day’s orders, the warehouse team can pick directly from the mobile app.

They pack the order and through the integrated WMS and TMS, simply send the packed order as a consignment, which the couriers can pick up, with sign on glass. All of this is tracked and updated in real-time, so customers can log in and see their orders being fulfilled, accessing the most up-to-date information 24/7.” — Matthew Norton, Commercial Manager, TNS Logistics

Q: Can I set up my WMS + TMS together in one onboarding process?

A: Yes, CartonCloud lets you onboard both systems at the same time and go live with your integrated WMS + TMS in one smooth process.

“When customers onboard both the WMS and TMS together, they move faster because all their data is configured once and flows through both sides of the operation. It creates a really clean setup and helps teams go live confidently in a much shorter timeframe.” — Javier Hernandez, Implementation Consultant, CartonCloud

CartonCloud’s integrated WMS + TMS means you have:

• One setup with shared data: Import your customers, products, rates, locations, and workflows once. Everything syncs automatically across both systems, giving you a single source of truth.
• End-to-end visibility from day one: Track warehouse activity and transport movements in one unified platform.
• No double-handling: No re-entering orders or reconciling data between systems — everything flows automatically.
• Faster customer onboarding: Add customers once, and their data instantly powers both warehouse and transport workflows.

“One of the biggest advantages of CartonCloud’s integrated platforms is how easy it is for 3PL operators to expand their services. Whether you’re adding warehousing to a transport business or introducing delivery runs to a 3PL warehouse, everything you’ve already set up carries across. You don’t need to rebuild your system — you can simply switch on the new module and you’re ready to offer more to your customers right away.” — Olivia Trankina, North American Operations Manager, CartonCloud

Key Takeaways

• Take your 3PL live in under a week with CartonCloud’s guided, expert-led onboarding - CartonCloud’s dedicated team of onboarding specialists will walk you through the best WMS implementation step-by-step, making sure your 3PL is fully supported from the first call to go-live.
• Start picking, packing, and dispatching instantly in your CartonCloud WMS + TMS - With a quick data import and simple team setup, your operation is ready to launch from day one!
• One integrated WMS + TMS platform to scale your operation effortlessly - CartonCloud’s fully connected WMS + TMS platform streamlines onboarding by syncing your warehouse and transport data instantly, giving you complete end-to-end visibility from day one and a smoother setup for both operations.

Get Your 3PL Live Fast

Ready to get your operation up and running in days, not weeks? Book a free demo and see how CartonCloud’s integrated WMS + TMS makes onboarding simple, supported, and fast. Our team will walk you through your ideal setup and show you exactly how quickly you can go live!