W2MO allows to use all available data sources offering more than 200 customizable Interfaces, Excel-/CSV-Integration, direct SAP Integration, a general SQL-database connector and RESTful APIs.
This enormous range of integration possibilities is one of the reasons that enables W2MO to be the unique #1 solution on the market.
Warehouse Modeling
In general, information regarding layout, products, order data, storage locations, packaging, positioning, material flow will be necessary. The following list is just a guideline and will be finalized during the kick-off meeting. Further additions/changes might be necessary.
Ideally, the observation period (e. g. week, month) includes data of a typical situation based on expected orders volume, as well as situations with high and low system utilization (strong week, low week, average week). All data should preferably be provided in CSV-file format.
Product Master Data
product number (eventually more characteristics for a precise identification)
product description
classification properties
storage place restrictions (e.g. certain products may be stored only in certain picking areas/ tray types / bins)
current storage place in existing warehouse and number of storage compartments / bins
size of case and geometric data (length, width, height, volume, weight, compressible)
number of products per case, cases per pallet
special characteristics that are important for handling and storage, e.g. fragility, campaign, etc.
sales data: business line, promotion product, temporary product, ….
Order Data or picking list data (best per box)
order number / box number
product number (eventually more characteristics for a precise identification)
quantity
final destination (branch office, etc.) if important
time of incoming order, picking time and other available timestamps
assignment to picking list
used shipping unit (box, pallet, …) – if there are other alternatives
time you required executing the orders (if available, e.g. pick start date and time)
Please provide both the raw orders and the boxes (picking list per box) created out of this orders.
Layout, storage of existing warehouses
storage / warehouse: current positioning of products and actual stock
design, layout or draft of the considered area (e.g. DXF – format )
some photographs of the respective warehouse areas (handed over ppts are already sufficient)
storage areas and conveyor or material handling technology
staff costs (in total, number of working hours in the respective area to fulfill the order sets)
data of returns logistics – if necessary (product, timestamp, quantity)
Data of automated systems (if used)
Zone to Zone
circulation features
buffer places in each zone
conveyor speeds
max. number of persons in each zone
detailed plans of conveyor systems
Shuttle systems
buffer capacities all over the system
circulation features
conveyor speeds
box sizes, weight limits, max. number of products per box
detailed plans of conveyor systems and workplaces (combination with flow racks etc.)
max. number of persons per workplace
Period
week, month; average, strong and low (for additional business: the expected numbers)
Workforce
Working hours, shift models
Required working hours to fulfill the order sets (if possible per area / zone)
Hourly rate
Optimization of logistics networks
In general, information regarding item, material flow, locations and order data will be necessary. The following list is just a guideline and will be finalized during the kick-off meeting. Further additions/changes might be necessary.
Product Master Data:
product description (mostly the name)
products and their features (e.g. weight, volume, price, transportation restrictions)
Material Flow Data:
account (address/zip code or geocodes)
orders/transportation (inbound/outbound), order number/order description
orderlines (which product will be assigned to which order and to what extend)
time windows
Period:
campaign, i.e. longer period
Location candidate:
address or name with geocodes
determine location type (e.g.hub, warehouse, production plant)
as transportation containers for the route to customers there can be used shipping containers and such containers as as swap bodies or semi-trailers are for transportation between hub and central warehouse.
Production logistics:
In general, information regarding product parts, site locations, buffer allocations, product data, order data and material flow will be necessary. The following list is just a guideline and will be finalized during the kick-off meeting. Further additions/changes might be necessary.
Product parts master data
Part number (eventually more characteristics for precise identification)
Component description
Classification properties
Storage place restrictions (certain parts may be stored only in certain storage places or picking areas/ rack types / bins)
Current assembly sites, storage locations and bins
Package size and geometric data (length, width, height, volume, weight), loading equipment
Possible packaging equipment
Number of cases per pallet or loading equipment
Special characteristics that are important for handling and storage, e.g. fragility etc.
Required additional handling cost or special operations needed for a part (collect serial number)
Time periods for the value-added processes (e.g. assemblies), which are connected with this part
Dynamic data with the following information on each order item
Order number/box number
Part number (eventually more characteristics for precise identification)
Quantity
Time of incoming order, picking time and other available timestamps
Handling of orders (assignment to picking list), replenishment or stock transfer
Used shipping unit (box, pallet…)
Assembly, picking and replenishment areas
Period
A week to several months
Workforce
Shift models and working hours of staff or teams
Approach and logic of current shift and work scheduling
Min. and max. working hours
Rates
Cost per shift operation
Data for production or assembly
Process flows (e.g. Flow-Charts) and restrictions (if appropriate documentation is available). This enormous range of integration possibilities is one of the reasons that enables W2MO to be the unique #1 solution on the market.
Design of material handling
Assembly points or assembly stations
Access routes
Replenishment or transportation to assembly stations (single transports, tugger train etc.)
Way of transportation (automatic vs. on demand)
Relevant work processes
Layout or draft of considered area (e.g. AutoCAD- or DWG files)
