The word warehouse often makes us think of a large facility for the storage and preservation of goods. A warehouse may indeed appear so, but it is not so simple: in reality automated systems are highly engineered machines equipped with tools that carry out multiple operations, such as storage, handling and picking of a wide variety of materials. If the hardware aspect is the most visible, there is another, mostly hidden from sight, which plays an equally important role in warehouse operations: the management software. Ejlog, the Warehouse Management System integrated in Wipro Ferretto's automatic storage solutions, stands out for a special feature: it is designed directly by the company's technical staff, so that it can perfectly meet the different requirements of different industries.
Why is management software so important?
The management software is the system that makes logistics “work”. It is the brain, or the heart, of an automated storage system. It ensures the efficiency of the machine. The WMS, in fact, defines and controls the entire management of the system: from space optimisation to the organisation of stocks and flows, from picking and handling activities to real-time monitoring of correct operation. Thanks to data collection and analysis, it is also possible to continuously optimise processes and identify opportunities and criticalities for timely intervention.
It is precisely because of the importance of the WMS for the smooth operation of an automatic storage system that Wipro Ferretto has chosen to design and develop its own management software in-house. EjLog is thus customised to the storage systems with which the company supports businesses in a wide variety of industries. Efficiency, integration and ease of use are just a few of its distinguishing features. Efficiency, because it allows the management and tracking not only of the stock stored in the facility, but of the entire warehouse logic, including ground level areas, loading docks, packaging and shipping areas. Integration, because the software communicates with all company systems, starting with the ERP, thus perfectly integrating logistics in the production process. Ease of use, because its graphic layout is intuitive and straightforward, allowing operators to monitor and manage processes comfortably, quickly and with no risk of error.
As explained above, the management software is a strategic and indispensable tool that helps companies make the most of the opportunities offered by their automatic storage systems, thus allowing them to meet specific requirements and achieve the set objects. Among other benefits, the WMS offers:
