How Deposco’s fifth consecutive Inc. 5000 recognition reflects the evolution of an industry—and what it means in selecting a WMS and OMS software platform
When we started this journey, supply chain management was largely about keeping shelves stocked and shipments moving. This month, as we celebrate our fifth consecutive year on the Inc. 5000 list, we processed 1.2% of all U.S. commerce in a single holiday season and are handling nearly $58 billion in sales since platform inception, while helping companies see around corners with AI-powered operations.
Our Inc. 5000 2025 recognition isn’t just about our growth; it’s a window into how an entire industry has transformed, and why consistency has become the most powerful driver of innovation in supply chain technology.
Our five-year evolution
📦 Five years ago, we were primarily a warehouse management system (WMS), helping companies optimize their four walls. The focus was operational efficiency—faster picks, better inventory accuracy, streamlined processes.
🚀 As ecommerce accelerated, we evolved beyond the warehouse into comprehensive supply chain visibility (SCV) for goods sold in many different places, often at the same time. Things got complicated fast. Technology integrations became complex, labor disappeared, suppliers diversified, costs rose, customer expectations heightened. Companies needed an easy, reliable way to see their entire network, not just individual facilities. Related: Deposco Wins SupplyTech Breakthrough’s SCV Platform of the Year Award.
🤖 AI emerged as a game-changer in the past year or two. We began delivering predictive insights, helping customers anticipate demand fluctuations, optimize inventory positioning, accommodate complex buying preferences, and automate decisions. Related: AI Supply Chain Report: How Leaders Are Driving Breakthrough ROI.
Today, we’re redefining what supply chain software can be—moving from reactive management to proactive, AI-driven decision-making that fundamentally revolutionizes how companies compete.
Consistent innovation over disruption
In a 30-year-old industry, the temptation is always to chase the next big thing. But our five-year Inc. 5000 journey has taught us something counterintuitive: consistency drives innovation more effectively than disruptive fly-by solutions.
Here’s why this matters for your business:
Compounding customer trust
When over 4,000 retailers, 3PLs, and brands trust us with their most critical operations, it’s not because we reinvent ourselves every quarter. It’s because we consistently deliver, then consistently improve. This trust creates a feedback loop; customers share real challenges, we innovate solutions, and the entire ecosystem grows stronger.
Platform maturity at scale
Processing 165 million consumer orders globally requires rock-solid reliability. Our consistent growth has allowed us to stress-test our platform at unprecedented scale, identifying and solving edge cases that newer solutions haven’t encountered. When you’re evaluating supply chain platforms, ask: “Has this system proven itself under peak holiday loads? Is it flexible enough to handle my growth trajectory for the next five years?”
The innovation paradox
Counter to Silicon Valley’s “move fast and break things” mentality, supply chain innovation thrives on stability. Every integration we build, every AI model we train, and every workflow we optimize becomes more powerful when built on a consistent foundation.
This is why we maintain the industry’s most extensive collection of pre-built integrations—not through rushed development or acquired point solutions, but through methodical, consistent expansion.
Our cloud platform facilitates connecting systems with 150+ pre-built software integrations to slash costs and implementation time.
What this means for your software decision
If you’re shopping for a WMS software or OMS software platform, our five-year journey offers important lessons:
✅ Look Beyond the Demo: Flashy features matter less than consistent performance from a vested partner. Ask potential providers about their peak season track record, not just their newest capabilities.
✅ Evaluate Partnership Potential: In a rapidly evolving industry, you want a partner that innovates consistently, not one that pivots constantly. Our “never say no” attitude is about finding creative, reliable solutions to complex challenges. The things you never thought you could achieve are possible through Deposco.
✅ Consider AI Readiness: True AI-powered supply chain intelligence isn’t built overnight. It requires consistent data collection, model training, and platform maturation. Companies that have been doing this consistently are better positioned to deliver meaningful AI value.
✅ Plan for Scale: The difference between a system that works for 100 orders and one that handles millions isn’t just capacity—it’s the countless optimizations that come from consistent growth and learning.
The next chapter
As we celebrate this fifth consecutive Inc. 5000 recognition, we’re not resting on our accomplishments. The supply chain industry is evolving from reactive management to proactive intelligence. Consistency in innovation will separate leaders from followers.
Our platform helps companies see around corners. That means predicting demand shifts, optimizing inventory positioning, and identifying opportunities before competitors. It’s the natural evolution of consistent innovation applied to supply chain challenges.
Bottom line: In an industry where reliability is paramount, consistent innovation beats sporadic disruption. Our five-year Inc. 5000 journey proves that sustained growth, continuous improvement, and unwavering customer focus create the foundation for true industry transformation.
Ready to explore how we can transform your supply chain operations? Connect with our team to learn how Deposco’s AI-powered platform has evolved to meet the challenges of modern commerce.