Logistics Execution System

[Reginald Hanfy]

Intelligentfleet and order management: automatic generation of transport orders based on the recognition of space usage, filling levels or visual signals, optimal assignment of transport orders to all available transporters, full transparency in capacity utilization, detailed analyzes and real-time preview of bottlenecks or overcapacities, no VDA5050 required Easy integration into the existing system environment with SAP and database connectors, as well as possible combination with automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile transport robots

Do you always keep an eye on where your forklifts and goods are located? Do your forklift drivers always choose the shortest route?Are you already saving time by reducing the number of scans? Are you taking full advantage of your warehouse optimization potential?

The movements recorded via the RTL&RS are imported into the Digital Twin in real time. It does not only provide the framework for using thisdata for optimization, but also is the basis for controlling warehouse operations.

The integrated simulation engine also offers you the perfect starting point for creating and evaluating scenarios based on the saved real-time data.In this way, you can make data driven decisions; from simple process changes to major investment decisions.

Whether AGVs or robots - regardless of one or more manufacturers, regardless of age - or manual transporters (forklifts, wagons, tractors, etc.): integrate all vehicles into the digital twin - a uniform, consistent system that knows and optimizes all transports.

The W2MO fleet management contains all the necessary tools to manage transports: Routes can be defined quickly and easily, transport orders can be managed and carried out and deadlocks can be avoided. Of course, intelligent alarm and traffic management is also included.

Existing AGVs or AGVs from new manufacturers only need a simple interface to receive transport orders. Every AGV system offers an "order entry" - without such an interface, the system could not work even today. An interface to get the current location or status of the controlled AGVs is not necessary, since the locations of all transporters are already known by the W2MO RTL&RS. The state of charge of the forklifts or AGVs can be estimated based on the distance traveled and the quantities transported.

Current processes, warehouse or area utilization, traffic jams, etc. are visualized interactively and dynamically in 3D. There is absolute transparency at all times. The recorded movements can be "post-simulated". Various evaluations and heat maps support the ongoing optimization of the transporter fleet.

The W2MO onboard navigation UI is available for all devices that support a modern browser. The optimal route is calculated by intelligentalgorithms in the Digital Twin. Real time data from the RTL&RS is also used to avoid traffic jams. Blocked paths or other obstacles are alsoconsidered in real time. Furthermore, if desired, a collision warning can be activated.

An employee is navigated from their current position to the destination via UI, with the remaining time and distance to the destination beingupdated in real time. A pick / put dialog is also integrated. This is activated automatically depending on the current position.

Battery management for autonomous transport robots is important in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency. W2MO offers all the options here:loading can be initiated both automatically and manually. Depending on the charging time and capacity, the battery can be fully or partially charged inorder to bridge the time gap until the next charging process. By briefly charging the battery during breaks, a robot with a limited battery capacity canalso be used 24/7. As soon as a robot has reached its minimum battery level, it ends its job and automatically drives to an available charging station.A manual charging start at the push of a button is also possible. The robots will automatically return to the work area after being fully / partiallycharged. The battery status can easily be monitored via the user interface.

As a long-standing SAP application development partner, Logivations has already implemented many SAP interfaces. This experience can also be usedfor the logistics execution system. In addition to a wide range of integration options for theoptimization algorithms in SAP (e.g. for calculatingthe optimal storage bin), the Real Time Location & Recognition System can also bring considerable added value to your SAP.

Forget about numerous scans that are required for SAP feedback. W2MO automatically records the movements of your goods based on activity and transfersthem to SAP. This enables you to achieve significant increases in productivity.

Les, or Logistics Execution System, is a specialized information system in the management of an organization's internal logistics, covering all processes from receipt of raw materials, through internal storage and movement, to product delivery End of expedition areas or consumer points within the organization itself. In addition to coordinating internal logistics, it is part of the broader supply chain, seeking to optimize the efficiency and fluidity of logistics operations.

Tracking and Visibility: A vital function of LES is to provide real -time tracking of goods in transit, allowing companies and customers to know exactly where an item is anywhere in the logistics chain.

Integration with suppliers and customers: The system facilitates communication and coordination between suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and customers, promoting a more responsive and integrated supply chain.

Les plays a crucial role in the modern supply chain, offering companies the tools and insights they need to effectively manage their logistics operations. In a world where punctuality, efficiency and reliability are essential, LES is an indispensable tool for any company that wants to stay competitive.

Optimizing warehouse operations for both service and profitability has never been more important, or more challenging. The rise of e-commerce has led to higher volumes of smaller orders that need to be fulfilled and shipped individually. Volatile demand means warehouses need to pivot quickly when order volumes change. But, at the same time, labor shortages represent a crushing obstacle to getting daily work done. Less than a third of companies believe they can manage their warehouse workloads with their current staff.

A WES capitalizes on huge volumes of data from across the facility to consider factors like resource location, product location, and travel distances and times. It intelligently and profitably delivers the right task to the right resource at the right time. The result? Decreased steps, faster task completion, capacity smoothing, lower operational costs, and customer service gains.

But a warehouse execution system also helps companies take a longer-term, strategic view. Enabled by AI, it understands the complexities of the end-to-end fulfillment workflow, as well as the relationships between different processes and different assets. That means the WES can help identify and achieve meaningful performance improvements. If the warehouse has an average output of 100 cases per hour, but needs to increase that by 20%, the WES can help figure out a practical solution. It can test various strategies such as adding new hires, onboarding a new robot, or changing the distribution center layout.

Leading organizations are leveraging WES solutions to maximize the utilization and financial return of all their investments, whether labor or robots. In an industry that is rapidly adopting automation and robotics, a WES is the logical and systematic way to ensure that these advanced capabilities are contributing, along with humans, at the highest possible level.

Every organization looking for a suitable software solution for managing their logistics will need to answer the question of their own requirements. Different systems will be recommended depending on the complexity of the tasks. In addition to adding a logistics module to an existing ERP system, implementing a stand-alone warehouse management system is another popular path to improving logistical performance. However, in an era of constantly increasing pressure on company logistics, it is no longer sufficient to just consider the separate processes inside the warehouse. Therefore, a third solution or supply chain execution suite (SES), is playing an increasingly important role. These are comprehensive systems for the control and optimization of all logistics processes. One example of such a system is LFS from Ehrhardt Partner (EPG).

Logistics has evolved into its own discipline and now finds itself at the core of any trading and manufacturing company. For many businesses, the efficiency of the logistics chain makes or breaks their success. To a large degree, the tasks logistics is expected to fulfill depend on the respective industry, with seasonal fluctuations and the ability to continuously deliver a wide variety of items further increasing its complexity. The textile, beverage distribution, and spare parts sectors are only a few of the examples and in these sectors competition between companies is becoming increasingly fierce. Retail demands direct delivery and e-commerce has been growing exponentially for years. By implication delivery periods will need to be shortened, meaning that every single logistics process needs to be optimized: inside and outside the warehouse.

If the ERP system being used is of a low complexity, a logistics module can be added to it. For more complex requirements software solutions from logistics specialists are often the better choice. In order to assess the degree of complexity, companies need to determine the importance they place on item availability and reliable delivery. Since warehouse management is closely linked to client expectations, these, too, play an important role. Putaway/retrieval or picking processes often need to be changed. Increased requirements in terms of logistics arise especially in distribution companies. The complexity increases with the level of goods throughput and item variety. At the same time, companies need to react to client requirements in a flexible manner and realize that logistics is much more than an add-on to their ERP universe. Although ERP systems are the standard when it comes to the cross-functional support and organization of all company business processes, this is not the case for logistics. Via a common data pool they combine cross-functional modules for materials management, production, sales, research and development, plant management, HR and finance and accounting. Additional modules are required for incorporating logistics into the ERP world; however, these modules quickly reach their limits. They are embedded into existing IT and logistics ecosystems, and need to exchange data with already integrated systems by means of interfaces. If the logistical requirements are not precisely defined right from the start, this often turns out to be a costly and uncertain exercise. This is where the professionals step in.

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