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17 septembre 202531 mars 2023 par pixel-admin

The ongoing dynamic of change is also challenging intralogistics. Flexible, agile and efficient processes are a “must-have” in order to meet these challenges in the long term. However, making costly investments is sometimes not an option. Alternatively, a retrofit can achieve great things. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) play a decisive role here. Change has always been a constant. However, the pace has picked up in light of the pandemic and the change in demand behavior. It has also become apparent that systems and processes that have proven themselves over a long period of time are reaching their limits and are showing signs of chronic exhaustion in a figurative sense. Developments in online retail are also contributing to this. While e-commerce has been established as the “new normal” in the B2C sector for years, but has received a further boost due to coronavirus, this sales channel is also increasingly shaping B2B business. Intralogistics must also meet the associated requirements. However, if this is only partially successful, it is not necessarily a question of the existing system or the existing storage system. Rather, the required target status in terms of performance can be achieved with comparatively little effort through a retrofit at … Lire plus

2 octobre 202427 mars 2023 par pixel-admin

What makes my company more resilient to unforeseeable events such as pandemics and political confrontations? How can I keep a better eye on stocks and processes? You are probably asking yourself these and other questions and looking for solutions Modern warehouse management is not a panacea in the figurative sense. However, the use of warehouse management software is a major step towards achieving the ideal of future-proof warehouse management. What challenges are you facing? Even before the pandemic and the current global economic turmoil, many companies were already facing enormous challenges. Increasing globalization and fluctuations in demand must be balanced out, and the growing number of variants as well as production and logistics processes must be networked. This makes it all the more important to keep a complete overview of stocks With standardized warehouse management software that is perfectly tailored to your requirements, you minimize risks and benefit from optimized processes. You create end-to-end transparency, prevent overstocking and understocking thanks to online booking, always have an overview of the material flow and can plan your supply chain with foresight. At the same time, you relieve your employees of time-consuming walking routes and search processes, and paperless working minimizes errors. First … Lire plus

2 octobre 202417 janvier 2023 par pixel-admin

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

10 novembre 202530 novembre 2022 par pixel-admin

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

17 septembre 202521 septembre 2022 par pixel-admin

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

2 octobre 202419 juillet 2022 par pixel-admin

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?

2 octobre 202419 juillet 2022 par pixel-admin

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.

10 novembre 20257 juillet 2022 par pixel-admin

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

2 octobre 202418 mai 2022 par pixel-admin

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

2 octobre 202418 mai 2022 par pixel-admin

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