The W2MO^®-Apps: Smart algorithms for intra-logistics

The integrated and holistic control of all processes drives the efficiency of the material flow in the entire distribution center (e. g. for the order sequence, the assignment or the replenishment). Each part of the entire process chain has to be synchronized with all other processes to avoid bottlenecks and inefficiencies. This leads to an optimization and stabilization of the overall productivity. Thus, an overall point of view is important. You have not only to optimize every single process alone but to synchronize them all over (like a gear-wheel) and to have a good understanding of the interdependencies.

Smart algorithms have proven an enormous potential for such challenges. They allow defining such targets as costs, throughput or productivity. Moreover, individual restrictions and priorities can be adapted, which leads to a robust system concept. This allows the parameter setting according to the targets to control the entire system.

Smart algorithms can be applied to benefit in the areas like:

• Warehouse control, floor and space management
• Express zones control
• Order sequencing
• Replenishment (internal, external)
• Returned goods management

The combination of the algorithms and the web-based modeling and optimization tool allows the best possible adaptation and fine tuning of algorithms regarding the individual logistic task.