KåKå’s Warehouse Only Mode Integration with an External ERP  

KåKå, part of Orkla Food Ingredients, and InterRadish are continuing with the D365 Warehouse Only Mode implementation at Kaka's new Staffanstorp warehouse. This time, we expand the WOM capabilities by integrating it with an external ERP used by one of their subsidiaries. 

In May 2026, we successfully delivered an integration between Dynamics 365 Warehouse-Only Mode (WOM) and an external ERP system for KåKå, enabling a seamless warehouse operation without disrupting the broader IT ecosystem.   

The challenge: bridging two worlds 

KåKå was already operating a WOM setup and needed to connect it to the external ERP system of their subsidiary to use the warehousing capacity of their new warehouse, rather than an external 3PL. The goal was clear: enable reliable, real-time communication between systems while preserving the operational process flow. 

However, integrating WOM with a non-D365 ERP introduces a key complexity, managing the exchange of operational messages in a way that remains robust and maintainable. It should align with Microsoft and the ERP’s best practices at the same time.  

The approach: staying native, staying scalable  

Rather than building a heavily customized integration layer, the focus was on using what is already available within Dynamics 365 and extending it with Azure services where needed.  

By combining standard WOM capabilities with Azure-based integration components, we created a solution that is:  

• Scalable and ready for future growth  

• Closely aligned with the Microsoft ecosystem  

• Flexible enough to support evolving business requirements  

This approach ensured that the integration did not become a bottleneck, but instead a strong foundation for future expansion.  

The result: one warehouse, multiple systems  

The outcome is a unified warehouse operation that now supports multiple legal entities across different systems.  

Today, the same WOM warehouse (legal entity) supports:  

• Two legal entities operating within Dynamics 365  
• One legal entity operating from an external ERP  

Jennie Körner, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at KåKå, part of Orkla Food Ingredients, supports: “This integration allows us to utilise our resources better. Our subsidiary can use our warehouse capacity and look to expand its operations in the future. What was important for us is that everything works reliably in real time, without introducing unnecessary complexity and change in day-to-day work for the sales and purchasing teams on the ERP side, and the warehousing team on the WMS side. We are happy this was achieved with this approach.”  

This is a powerful example of how WOM can act as a central execution engine, regardless of the surrounding ERP landscape. 

Collaboration as a key success factor  

This project was delivered in close collaboration with Kodeqa, combining expertise in integration design and warehouse management.  

By working as one team, we were able to balance technical robustness with practical implementation, ensuring that the solution works not only on paper but in day-to-day operations. 

Looking ahead 

This implementation reinforces an important point: warehouse operations do not need to be constrained by ERP limitations. With the right architecture, they can evolve independently while remaining connected. Whether it’s enabling multi-entity operations, integrating with legacy systems, or preparing for future growth, WOM, when implemented correctly, can play a central role.