Software for logistics centers
Improving the management of logistics centers has become a difficult task with digital transformations. However, embracing changes and implementing new technologies in the day-to-day of companies can be the ideal strategic factor for those who want to gain space in a competitive environment.
With intense modernization and the gradual change in consumers’ mentality, logistics centers are under pressure to optimize activities. In the midst of this, Logistics 4.0 emerges, which reinforces the implementation of technologies as a means of reinventing processes.
These technologies include specific software for the sector that emerged precisely to adapt the routine and coordinate the daily tasks of logistics centers. In this way, they allow administrators to measure productivity and evaluate places of obstacles, improving the results obtained.
Understand the reasons:
The implementation of software can generate positive changes in warehouses
The software that initially emerged as an alternative proposal to streamline the demand became responsible for improving the management of companies. Deadlines, staff and progress are some of the tasks that are now organized almost exclusively through these tools.
From actions to actions, the software makes it possible to control the entire production chain. Consequently, one of the benefits is obtaining data that adds information and promotes positive changes. Comparative numbers, new projects and routine changes implemented by technology help to improve the quality of tasks and increase the speed of deliveries.
Automation also becomes a possibility. As repetitive tasks do not require manpower, investment in training is left over, promoting the formation of specialized teams capable of analyzing information and improving the process.
This technology, as far as it is concerned, manages to reduce errors, as, together with advanced software, it identifies possible problems in less time. With fewer failures, damage is non-existent and avoided at the first signs.
This, combined with high control, allows companies to strengthen their relationship with customers, using communication to analyze and compose more agile responses to their needs. Thus, they are more satisfied and the company creates a solid base for growth in the short, medium and long term.
For these reasons, the implementation of software should happen right at the beginning of activities. That way, growth happens faster and with clear goals in mind. But of course, nothing prevents recognized companies from changing their way of acting and implementing these software.
Another highlight is the implementation of integrative systems to obtain more consistent and stable results. With the exchange of information that takes place, there is an even more operative control of the sector, informed in real time of everything that happens in the logistics center and mitigating positive changes in a practical way.
For that to happen, administrators need to identify the tools that best fit their organization’s needs.
Types of software for logistics centers
TMS — Transport Management System
From the English ” Transportation Management System “, the Transport Management System is a software created to control and optimize the way of transporting products from logistics centers.
Aimed mainly at companies with their own fleet, it allows the entire route to be mapped and planned. In addition to a fleet management system, this software maintains meticulous control of the route taken, looking for faster, safer routes with less tolls. In this way, reducing travel costs.
TMS also offers the development of specific documents, such as dispatch notes and spreadsheets that control transported cargo. This helps retail companies that work with unit loads and large volumes, standardizing deliveries and making transport more flexible.
Cargo Tracking System
Cargo tracking systems offer a complete shopping experience. By monitoring the flow of deliveries, there is certainty of the state of the items and the path they take.
Software such as GPS allow the administrator to optimize delivery by choosing the shortest route and receiving real-time information about the product. With monitoring, information is organized into strategic reports that make it easier to outline improvement strategies.
Routing System
Together with the GPS, the routing system is software that allows you to organize and define the best routes for each delivery. The so-called router considers data such as transport time, security and tolls to define a viable map for delivery.
In general, it also calculates the total mileage of the trip to deliver expressive numbers of which route to take.
ERP — Business Management System
The Business Management System, from the English “ Enterprise Resource Planning ”, integrates several sectors to establish a strategic management of the company. It acts as a business database, where all activity information is kept to facilitate decision-making and better results.
In this way, ERP influences internal communication, ensuring that actions are coordinated and assertive, having the same objective in common.
WMS — Warehouse Management System
In large distribution centers, it is essential to manage routine activities by organizing the daily flow of tasks. Transport, storage and administration need to be considered at all times, accounting for all numbers obtained. These are tasks of the Warehouse Management System that allows the automation and monitoring of the entire stock.
WMS , in English “Warehouse Management System ”, counts with inventory of items, control of entrance and receipts, issuance of invoices and data management. All in an accessible and coordinated way to facilitate the optimization of warehouse administration.
The implementation of positive technologies manages to optimize logistics centers and, at Águia Sistemas, we are prepared to contribute to the change in your company’s Intralogistics. Contact.
(The text above was constructed with information from the sites pier8.com.br, pretex.com.br, ivoryit.com.br, cargox.com.br, ipog.edu.br, logweb.com.br, maplink.com.br and esales.com.br).