Transportation & logistics
Industries · Transportation & logistics
AbakusDirect · Voice picking · Delivery trackingTransportation and logistics solutions for terminals, warehouses and deliveries
Timely management of logistics and transportation operations gives efficient organisations a significant competitive edge. Optiscan helps logistics companies work faster and more accurately – from warehouse work to tracking each shipment to the end user.
Enhancing logistics and transportation management
The delivery tracking solution can be extended to track shipments to the end user, with real-time data transfers showing the status of each delivery.
Better customer service
Customers and staff see the delivery status in real time.
Less manual work
Improved data flows save substantial personnel time.
Better cash flow
Faster confirmations save costs and speed up invoicing.
Warehouse management with AbakusDirect
AbakusDirect streamlines warehouse workflows and improves both performance and quality. The system directs workers to where they are needed and tracks open tasks, who is responsible for each and when tasks are completed.
AbakusDirect is a mobile solution for optimising manual warehouse work – from wholesale distribution centres to small individual warehouses. The result is maximum service quality at significantly lower cost.
Warehouse work optimisation as one service
AbakusDirect is a warehouse operations ecosystem that combines software, hardware, operation and support into one service. At its core is the AbakusDirect work management system, used with mobile computers, barcode scanners and voice recognition. The solution is device- and network-independent.
Multimodal: touch screen, voice or both
Where our solutions help in transport and logistics
| Process | Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal and cross-docking | Thousands of orders through the terminal every day | Voice picking keeps eyes on the pallets and confirms every step |
| Contract logistics warehouse | Many customers with individual operating modes | AbakusDirect workflows are configured per customer and process |
| Delivery tracking | Customers and staff lack up-to-date delivery status | Real-time data transfer shows the status of each delivery |
| Proof of delivery | Paper documents delay invoicing | Mobile confirmation at delivery speeds up invoicing and cash flow |
| Cold and frozen storage | Gloves, cold and handheld devices slow work down | Hands-free, eyes-free voice picking works in cold conditions |
Success stories from transport and logistics
One of Finland’s leading private logistics and transport companies, founded in 1953, offering transport and contract logistics.
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The wholesale warehouse has used Optiscan’s pick-by-voice system for years for dry goods, frozen food, meat, vegetables and fruit.
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Centralised data services and personal online service, delivering non-prescription drugs and drugs with an electronic prescription.
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Solutions and devices for transport and logistics
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Frequently asked questions about transport and logistics solutions
How does Optiscan help transportation and logistics companies?
Optiscan delivers solutions that boost warehouse work and delivery management: AbakusDirect work management, voice picking, mobile computers, barcode scanners and delivery tracking that shows the status of each shipment in real time.
Can deliveries be tracked all the way to the end user?
Yes. The delivery tracking solution can be extended to track shipments to the end user, with real-time data transfers showing the delivery status. Better data flows improve customer service, save personnel time and improve cash flow.
What is AbakusDirect?
AbakusDirect is Optiscan’s mobile solution for optimising manual warehouse work. It directs workers where they are needed and tracks open tasks, who is responsible for each and when tasks are completed – from wholesale distribution centres to small warehouses.
Is AbakusDirect tied to certain devices or networks?
No. AbakusDirect is device- and network-independent. It works with mobile computers, barcode scanners and voice, and the operator can switch between touch screen and voice at any point.
How much can voice and multimodal working improve productivity?
Hands-free, eyes-free multimodal working typically improves productivity by 15–35% compared with touch-only handheld systems.
Ready to take the next step?
Tell us about your terminal, warehouse or deliveries, and we will show how our solutions fit your processes. Call +358 9 476 6766 · info@optiscangroup.com