Cloud Inventory® named WMS Accelerator with highest usability by Nucleus Research

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Inventory®, a leader in mobile-first inventory solutions, has been recognized as an Accelerator in the Nucleus Research 2026 WMS Technology Value Matrix™.

Cloud Inventory placed at the top of the Greater Usability axis on the matrices, above the other 24 evaluated vendors. This position reflects the company's ability to be innovative and provide quick return on investment for customers.

Why usability drives WMS value

Nucleus found that as WMS vendors add AI, orchestration, and configurable platforms, value depends on how readily customers can apply those capabilities to daily operations. Employee acceptance, data quality, implementation effort, and ongoing costs remain central to returns.

That is where usability matters most. Cloud Inventory's mobile-first workflows help warehouse teams adopt new processes quickly and easily. Organizations can solve their most pressing inventory problems first, prove measurable results, and expand as business needs grow.

"Ranking first in usability reflects our commitment to providing powerful tools that are easy to use and deliver results quickly," said Brent DiBartolo, President of Cloud Inventory. "AI is making sophisticated software functionality easier and faster to develop, fundamentally changing how vendors compete. The next competitive advantage won't come from who offers the most features, but who makes those capabilities easiest for customers to adopt and turn into real operational value."

Rethinking what companies really need from a WMS

Cloud Inventory is challenging the traditional approach to warehouse management software and the assumption that more features automatically deliver more value. For many growing manufacturers and distributors, the priority isn't implementing every advanced WMS capability. It's gaining control of inventory, improving warehouse productivity, and getting greater visibility into operations — without spending months or years getting there.

"Too often, businesses are asked to invest in more technology and complexity than what their operations actually need. Our focus is on delivering the capabilities that matter most, without the lengthy implementations and steep learning curves," said DiBartolo.

Cloud Inventory delivers sophisticated, core warehouse workflows that are fast to implement, easy for employees to adopt, and designed to generate value quickly. Its position at the top of the Nucleus Research usability axis reinforces a simple philosophy: the value of a WMS isn't measured by how much it can do, but by how effectively businesses can put it to work.

About the Nucleus Research Technology Value Matrix™

The Nucleus Research Technology Value Matrix is an assessment of key vendors based on usability and functionality, with the intent of helping customers evaluate and select solutions. Nucleus conducts customer interviews, participates in demos, and reviews go-to-market plans as part of the assessment process.

About Cloud Inventory

Cloud Inventory powers breakthrough inventory control. Our cloud-based and AI-native inventory management solutions offer real-time, end-to-end visibility at every touchpoint in the supply chain, from manufacturing and warehousing to the field and beyond. Our solutions help clients increase productivity, compliance, inventory optimization, and revenue generation. Founded in Kansas City, MO, more than 40 years ago, our global team proudly serves customers around the world in industries like manufacturing, distribution, medical devices, construction and engineering, oil and gas, utilities, and food and beverage.

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