WMS: The Beating Heart of Intralogistics
A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is at the very core of modern intralogistics. It ensures that goods move through the warehouse in a controlled, efficient, and error-free manner, from inbound receiving to picking and outbound shipping. When a WMS is in place, warehouse processes become streamlined, and the entire supply chain benefits from increased transparency and efficiency.
A well-functioning WMS helps companies
- optimize warehouse space utilization
- speed up deliveries
- improve picking accuracy
- reduce costs and errors
Human work remains an essential part of intralogistics
Even though automation and digitalization are rapidly advancing, human work in the warehouse remains crucial. Picking, replenishment, and sorting often still require people on the floor. To support and optimize this work, Optiscan provides solutions that complement the WMS and guide human-driven processes.
AbakusDirect: optimizing warehouse workforce operations
AbakusDirect is Optiscan’s mobile solution designed to support WMS by directing daily warehouse tasks for human workers. It is suitable for all types of warehouses, from large distribution centers to smaller storage facilities.
With AbakusDirect you can
- deliver tasks directly to mobile devices in real time
- reduce errors and speed up processes
- improve customer service quality
- significantly lower overall warehousing costs
In addition, AbakusDirect’s versatile integration interfaces enable seamless connectivity with the customer’s existing WMS or ERP systems. This ensures that warehouse optimization is fully aligned with other business processes, further improving overall supply chain efficiency.
Devices from world-leading manufacturers
Optiscan provides hardware solutions from globally recognized technology leaders:
- Zebra Technologies
- Honeywell
- Datalogic
The portfolio includes handheld terminals, barcode scanners, label printers, and tablets, all fully integrated with warehouse processes. With Platinum-level partnerships and certified experts, Optiscan ensures customers get top-quality and reliable solutions.
Remote management with SOTI
Efficient device management is critical for a smoothly running warehouse. Optiscan offers SOTI MobiControl remote management services, giving customers centralized control of all mobile devices.
With SOTI, companies can
- manage and update mobile devices remotely
- resolve issues quickly without on-site visits
- improve data security and minimize downtime
- extend device lifecycle and maximize reliability
This reduces IT workload significantly while ensuring warehouse operations continue without unnecessary interruptions.
Maintenance and lifecycle services
Optiscan’s certified maintenance services guarantee that devices and systems remain operational throughout their lifecycle. Fast support and proactive service minimize downtime and keep warehouse operations running smoothly.
Looking ahead: robotics in intralogistics
Through its partnership with ForwardX Robotics, Optiscan also brings robotics into the warehouse. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) support human work, streamline material flows, and free up resources for more value-adding tasks.
Optiscan: optimizing warehouse intralogistics
A WMS is the heart of intralogistics. Human work keeps it alive, and Optiscan provides the solutions to guide, optimize, and enhance warehouse processes. AbakusDirect, flexible integration interfaces, world-class devices, SOTI remote management, strong technology partnerships, and trusted maintenance services together create a powerful ecosystem that helps companies get more out of their warehouse , today and in the future.
Optiscan is here to help companies build smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable intralogistics.