Logistics service providers and 3PL providers are also upgrading and investing more in automation and digitization. There are good reasons for this, and modern warehouse management systems (WMS) are proving to be the indispensable heartbeat of speedy and efficient order processing.
Logistics service providers and 3PL providers are also upgrading and investing more in automation and digitization. There are good reasons for this, and modern warehouse management systems (WMS) are proving to be the indispensable heartbeat of speedy and efficient order processing.
The market demands service quality and speed
But with the growing demands on the quality of services to be provided by 3PLs (Third Party Logistics) – in terms of speed and reliability – a rethink is taking place. This development is being driven by smaller orders due to the ongoing e-commerce boom.
WMS – More than just warehouse management software
Implementing multi-channel concepts coherently in both B2C and B2B business, integrating value-added services to fit precisely, guaranteeing traceability, ensuring GDP compliance (GDP = Good Distribution Practice) and operating more sustainably – these challenges can only be met today with the support of a high-performance, standardized and scalable Warehouse Management System (WMS) that operates in online mode or in real time.
Best practice examples from the field
One such intelligent, comprehensive software solution for warehouse management and material flow control is pL-Store®. This and much more – including the connection of an automated small parts warehouse (AS/RS) – has been achieved at Hammer Advances Logistics. Read the report “End-to-end synchronized processes for multi-channel logistics” here:
In the Paderborn logistics park, the 3PL provider Hartmann International also relies on pL-Store®, both in existing buildings and in new construction:
The implementation of the standard software at MP Logistik in Emsbüren also pursues clear goals:
Standardized yet customizable
No two bearings are the same. Consequently, there are no off-the-shelf software solutions. Nevertheless, standardization is a must in order to save development costs and benefit from implemented best practices.
