Verus Automation Releases White Paper on Breaking Vendor Lock-In Through Open-Architecture WCS/WES
Charlotte, N.C. — October 14, 2025 — Verus Automation, a next-generation warehouse control and execution software provider, today announced the publication of its new white paper, “Breaking the Chains: Liberating End Users from Proprietary Warehouse Systems.”
The paper examines how vendor-locked warehouse software architectures inflate lifecycle costs and restrict operational scalability, while outlining a modern, open-architecture approach that enables interoperability across diverse automation and control platforms.
Drawing on real-world data and industry benchmarks, the Verus study highlights that open-architecture WCS/WES solutions can deliver up to 60 percent lower integration costs, 10 to 15 percent throughput gains, and full system ownership—allowing end users to issue competitive RFPs for future changes rather than relying on a single supplier.
“End users are realizing they don’t have to be trapped by proprietary systems,” said Aarron Hale, President and CEO of Verus Automation. “Our research shows that when companies embrace open-architecture control and middleware strategies, they not only cut integration costs but regain control of their operational destiny.”
The white paper also explores how open standards across PLCs, SCADA platforms, and middleware enable faster facility scaling, reduced downtime, and a more sustainable automation roadmap. Verus Automation’s framework demonstrates how existing hardware from multiple vendors—such as Siemens, Beckhoff, and Allen-Bradley—can be unified under a single, hardware-agnostic control layer.
“This isn’t a sales pitch—it’s a wake-up call,” added Ruth Idzik, Chief Marketing Officer of Verus Automation. “Our goal is to spark an industry-wide discussion about transparency, ownership, and innovation in warehouse technology.”
The full white paper, “Breaking the Chains: Liberating End Users from Proprietary Warehouse Systems,” is available for free download at https://www.verusautomation.com/resources.
About Verus Automation
Verus Automation is an independent automation software company dedicated to open-architecture WCS/WES platforms that give end users full control of their warehouse operations. Founded by former Amazonians, Verus develops middleware and control solutions that integrate seamlessly with leading PLC, SCADA, and mechanical systems—reducing integration costs, enabling faster scalability, and eliminating vendor dependency.
For more information, visit www.verusautomation.com.
