Warehouse Control Systems

A specialty of Dematic’s software solutions is the dynamic control of transports: decisions about transport routes and destinations are always made at the latest possible time and consider the recent situation.

So, you can use your mechatronics effectively and increase the productivity of your installation. Similar optimization potentials are used for increasing picking efficiency and lowering costs.

Dematic Warehouse Control Systems support you:

• with the Material Flow Control and material handling equipment in general
• with controlling sortation systems of various size and velocity
• with optimized routing to improve your throughput of goods
• with controlling storage and retrieval machines and Dematic Multishuttle

Besides manual warehouse areas which are, for example, equipped with Pick-by-Voice, Pick-to-Light or RF data transmission, the Dematic WCS supports automated warehouse systems such as high bay warehouses, automated miniloads, Dematic Multishuttle and, pallet and tote conveyors.

Highlights such as multi-deep storage, handling of equipment with several lift forks or the management of channel storage systems is supported as well. Necessary strategies are developed by teams of mechanics, controls and IT specialists and assure a seamless integration, fast commissioning and high reliability.

• Stock reduction With stock management you always know where your goods are located. From goods receipt to dispatch, you have full transparency and the ability to manage your goods. So, you can reduce stock significantly and, at the same time, reduce capital in your warehouse while maintaining the ability to supply your customers.
• Work organization Productivity increases due to improved planning and control of tasks, and due to optimized processes. Depending on work load, all tasks are shared in an optimal way. Due to optimized processes, error rate is reduced and customer satisfaction is increased.
• Optimization of storage locations Cross-docking and a multitude of integrated strategies help storage location optimization and help reduce the amount of storing positions.
• Pace Automate your picking, packing and dispatch, and minimize the number of transports per order due to optimal process configuration. Your customers will be thankful for reduced delivery times.
• Costs Finally, purchasing a WCS is an investment which has to pay off for you. We always keep this in mind when designing a solution. We help you to set up your business to be its best and in driving it in the right direction in the long run.