Cloud-based warehouse management – first customers successfully migrated

The efficient management of a large warehouse requires not only a sophisticated structure, precise workflows and a carefully planned system for goods receipt and dispatch, but also a highly effective and flexible warehouse management system.

Today, large flows of goods – some of which are handled on a single-item basis – can only be controlled, optimised and tracked through the intelligence of the warehouse management system.

iFD C-WMS provides a comprehensive internet-based solution for the operation of small and medium-sized warehouse sites. From master data maintenance to the control centre and monitoring, the solution offers all the functions of modern and efficient warehouse management as a cost-effective end-to-end solution on a pay-per-user/device basis.

As a cloud-based web-based comprehensive solution, the C-WMS requires only compatible client systems and an internet connection to our server farms, designed and priced to suit the nature and scope of use, for successful operation. The system is also suitable for indoor and outdoor use; open spaces are also managed and optimised.

This enables significant cost savings. The purchase of the following components is not required:

• Server systems
• Server and licence software
• Data backup components
• Failover protection
• Security components

The C-WMS achieves the highest level of connectivity. The internet-based solution connects external warehouses, clients and even customers within a single system. Our client Neue Palla – based in the heart of Saxony – has successfully completed the system migration from traditional warehouse management to the cloud-based iFD-WMS. Our experience from completed projects shows that the solution delivers the following benefits across all sectors:

• Faster commissioning
• Low investment risk
• Lower IT process and personnel costs
• Transparent IT costs
• Reduction in IT process complexity
• Mobility

Drawing on 30 years of experience in setting up and operating warehouse management systems, and with three applications now running in the cloud, iFD can offer the following tried-and-tested services for the implementation of warehouse management systems within a project framework:

• Comprehensive design phase including simulation
• Mapping of all warehouse structures and master data management
• Warehouse, route and route optimisation
• Intuitive communication technologies (Pick by Vision, Pick by Light)
• Warehouse hardware such as scales, mobile devices, forklift hardware or sensors
• Gate technologies
• Tracking and GPS
• ERP or WMS system integration
• Data migration from inventory or legacy systems
• Staff training on site or via webcast

The C-Warehouse Management System is available both as a purchase option and on a rental basis.