There are many good reasons for optimal intralogistics. Find out here how the switch to a digitally managed warehouse works smoothly and how we can support you. How does the planning of digital intralogistics work? If you are considering this from your company’s individual perspective, it is advisable to answer a few key questions in advance: The results of the survey are initially incorporated into a specification sheet in more detail. You can make the circle of potential providers clearer or minimize it in advance, for example, by favoring only standard software and developers with a broad range of experience who can support you with their know-how in further planning. Tried-and-tested user interfaces and references as proof of widespread use are also indicators of guaranteed (software) quality. What are the opportunities and risks? The potential risks are offset by a wide range of benefits. It becomes problematic, for example, if the selected warehouse management system (WMS) turns out not to be tailor-made after implementation. After all, the WMS should adapt to your requirements and not your company to the installed software. Involving the workforce in processes If the targets defined and promised by the provider are not achieved, efficiency suffers … Lire plus
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From paperwork to digital intralogistics in just six months Sideshore AG is a young, dynamic company in Wolfhausen (Canton of Zurich) that has been operating successfully in the sports wholesale business since 2006. As an exclusive Swiss importer and retailer, Sideshore sells trendy sports equipment and clothing from numerous manufacturers and brands. At the Wolfhausen site, around 14 employees store up to 10,000 different items and process an average of 40 to 50 customer orders per day. A look back at the time without digital warehouse management Since the company was founded, the company and the range of products have grown considerably. Before digitization with the pLG WMS LOGIS MOVE warehouse management software, the warehouse was spread over two parts of the building, each with two levels, where the ordered items were picked according to customer specifications. This meant that employees had to travel long distances and were only supported to a limited extent by the ERP system. This led to inefficiencies and errors within the logistics processes, as no warehouse management software or MDE devices were in use at the time. Criteria that were important to Sideshore AG for the commissioning of digital intralogistics – including consideration of the … Lire plus
Every kilowatt hour counts. Reducing electricity consumption as permanently as possible is not only a key to achieving the ambitious goals of the energy transition. Even in times of rising costs due to energy shortages and galloping inflation, it is important to save wherever possible! Our latest blog article shows why digitalization is THE solution and how you can use a warehouse management system (WMS) to directly influence the ecological footprint and operating costs of your warehouse. Do you know chess? The associated tactical requirement is to gradually put the opponent under pressure with strategically well-considered moves and ultimately bring them to their knees. In the context of the energy crisis, the chosen comparison is perhaps a little bold, but not entirely far-fetched. This is because a modern WMS provides you with numerous options for permanently monitoring and controlling warehouse parameters and components, as well as allocating resources in a sensible manner according to targets. Identify and analyze consumption-critical processes To achieve this, the points where energy consumption is highest must be localized in advance. Obvious “power guzzlers” can of course be found at hardware level. These can be storage and retrieval machines and conveyor technology. The building equipment is … Lire plus
What are the tasks of a well-functioning warehouse management system? The tasks of warehouse management are quickly and simply explained: “The right stock in the right quantity in the right place at the right time!” A well-functioning warehouse management software has many useful functions as well as informative KPIs so that you can plan your product range by season etc. Other warehouse management tasks: Electronic warehouse processes Online databases, worklist for maximum availability Warehouse organization Increased efficiency and cost optimization All process steps are specified and measured with the LOGIS MOVE warehouse management software. This sustainably increases efficiency in warehouse management and significantly reduces costs. The following objectives can be achieved with the available information: Do you have further questions about the tasks of warehouse management?
Control and manage your stock levels in the warehouse with the latest generation of warehouse logistics software. Which warehouse logistics software for my company? The huge advantage of the proLogistik Group is that we can offer you 5 different warehouse logistics systems. Of course, the right warehouse logistics software for you will be determined in several discussions and a visit to your premises. Whichever warehouse logistics software you choose, you will notice the following benefits immediately after implementation: Were we able to convince you? We look forward to hearing from you.
What is warehouse management? Simply explained: With modern warehouse management, you can manage your goods in the warehouse. You also have an overview of the quantity, value and storage location of the goods at all times. This means that warehouse management is managed and organized efficiently. To ensure that warehouse processes are digitized smoothly and cost-effectively, sustainable and release-capable warehouse management software is required. The main task of warehouse management is to manage the goods during storage. With the right warehouse management software, you can manage your warehouse with little effort. Since proLogistik Schweiz AG has been a member of the proLogistik Group, we can offer you various warehouse management systems. Depending on the sector in which your company operates and your warehouse management needs, we can recommend the perfect intralogistics solution for you. Another advantage of the proLogistik Group is that we can also present you with the right hardware for your warehouse management. Warehouse management from a single source As a result, you have one contact person for your entire warehouse management. Remember, your warehouse management, like your employees, should be the be-all and end-all of your company! Do not hesitate and contact us today: info@prologistik.com We look … Lire plus
By introducing a warehouse management system, Rullko Großeinkauf GmbH & Co. KG, a nationwide food supplier for communal catering and gastronomy, has created consistent transparency of stocks and processes. At the same time, order throughput times have been shortened, errors eliminated and food safety requirements further increased. proLogistik provided the necessary expertise, including software and hardware. Our passion for quality” – under this maxim, Rullko has been supplying both commercial kitchens and restaurants throughout Germany with a wide range of food products for more than 90 years. Rullko employs around 150 people at its headquarters in Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia, located directly on the A2 highway, where it stocks a full range of more than 20,000 items. Rullko Großeinkauf is certified in accordance with the IFS Logistics standard and is also a cooperation partner in the Intergast Großverbraucherservice Handelsgesellschaft mbH group of companies. Improved performance at a glance Fresh meat and sausage products, dairy products, dried goods, canned goods, drinks, frozen food and non-food items are stored on a total area of around 20,000 m². Accordingly, the areas are divided into dry, fresh, frozen and seasonal storage. Until the switch to end-to-end digitalized warehouse management, logistics were handled using pick lists … Lire plus
At Hammer’s new logistics campus in Eschweiler, the multi-client-capable warehouse management system pL-Store® ensures fast, error-free and efficient omnichannel fulfillment. The 3PL provider has thus created the prerequisites for fully supporting its customers’ cross-channel supply concepts and also being able to flexibly meet new requirements. At the same time, the course was set to further strengthen the market position gained in a challenging environment. Hammer GmbH & Co KG, headquartered in Aachen, is one of the largest logistics service providers in the region. Together with the Hammer Group and other partners, the family business, which has been owner-managed for more than 70 years, operates a global service network in over 25 countries. Capacity increase to more than 105,000 square meters For many companies, outsourcing is still a sensible alternative to in-house logistics in terms of quality and cost-effectiveness. “We want to continue to grow and have invested in the construction of the Logistics Campus Eschweiler – LCE for short,” reports Tim Wilhelm Hammer, Head of Logistics. Focus on peak-compliant pick performance This is not the first time Hammer has relied on the high-performance Warehouse Management System (WMS) pL-Store® from proLogistik for warehouse management and material flow control. The collaboration with … Lire plus
Label printers – But which is the best one for my industry? With a high-performance label and receipt printer, you can label your products quickly and easily. Labeling devices can be small, handy and mobile, making them perfect for use in offices, businesses and cold stores and can be used at temperatures as low as -30°C. But larger label printers, which are permanently mounted on a workstation, are also often used in production, logistics and retail and support employees in their day-to-day work. You can also obtain printers from us that allow you to print receipts on the move or track items using labels by printing out a barcode / QR code. We have all label printers Whether label printers with colored or black ribbon – together with our partners from the proLogistik Group, we can offer you a wide range of label printers! You also receive an all-round carefree package with these products! Interested? We look forward to hearing from you: info@prologistik.com
With the latest release update of the pLG WMS LOGIS MOVE warehouse management software, Volg Konsumwaren AG is entering a new era of intralogistics. Volg is the specialist for village stores in German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland. Volg Konsumwaren AG is part of the fenaco cooperative, which was founded in 1993 by the merger of six agricultural cooperative associations and, as a marketing partner for farmers, ensures that Swiss food reaches customers. Volg Konsumwaren AG supplies around 930 small-scale food outlets, including around 600 Volg stores. Volg has been relying on proLogistik Schweiz AG’s warehouse management software since 2005 In order to continue to meet the constantly growing intralogistics requirements of the market, Volg opted for the release update – the latest warehouse management software version pLG WMS LOGIS MOVE. “fresh and friendly” – this motto still applied after an intensive rollout night The “Release update at Volg” project started on a Friday lunchtime and ended on the following Monday. Thanks to a flawless planning phase and a thorough testing phase, the release update was implemented without errors in just one night. Mega rollout in parallel in three distribution centers and six areas The pLG WMS LOGIS MOVE warehouse management system … Lire plus