Aicberry the top ice-cream producer in Russia selected Logistics Vision Suite for its new warehouse

Aicberry the top ice-cream producer in Russia selected Logistics Vision Suite for its new warehouse

Aicberry is number one in the ice cream market in Moscow and the Moscow region, furthermore, it is among the top three leaders of the Russian ice cream market (sales in kg, ACNielsen data, June 2016). Aicberry is a steadily growing company with a federal distribution system and branches in the largest cities of Russia. The production of Aicberry derives its history from the beginning of the 20th century and is rightfully considered the oldest in Russia.

To maintain its intensive business development and increase its effectiveness Aicberry production factory decided to integrate modern technology into the company's infrastructure.

They, therefore, needed a Warehouse Management system (WMS) that would adapt to their constant development and that would have all the needed characteristics for low temperature and Fast Moving Consumer Goods.

To achieve this goal, they selected Logistics Vision Suite by Mantis, which was Implemented on the refrigerated warehouse with overall space 1,500 sq.m.

The project was by ant Technologies Mantis' partner in Russia with a long experience in WMS integration for more than 15 years.


Mantis strengthens its presence in North America, by partnering with Bricz

Mantis strengthens its presence in North America, by partnering with Bricz

Mantis Informatics, Inc.,, the North American arm of Mantis Group, announced today the signing of a partnership agreement with the Atlanta/GA-based supply chain solutions & consulting services provider Bricz to promote, implement and support Mantis' WMS/Logistics software and solutions in North America.

Bricz consultants play a trusted client advisory role for Fortune 500 companies with complex supply chains. Partnering with best in class supply chain software providers, Bricz defines, deploys and supports technology solutions for long term customer success.

The partnership is part of Mantis' strategy to significantly strengthen its presence in North America. The knowledge and industry insight from Bricz consultants, warrants the success of Mantis' solutions in the North American market.

"Bricz has always focused on providing supply chain services and solutions that are right for the customer. Based on our knowledge of distribution systems in the market, we very much appreciate the flexibility and extensibility of the Mantis WMS solution. We will leverage this partnership to deliver exceptional value to our customers wherever we see a good fit".
Ram Gopalakrishnan, CEO, Bricz


Mantis enhances its presence in Northern America, by partnering with ITOrizon

Mantis enhances its presence in Northern America, by partnering with ITOrizon

Mantis Informatics, Inc., the North American arm of Mantis Group, announced today the signing of a partnership agreement with the Atlanta/GA-based Supply Chain Consulting Services firm ITOrizon to promote, implement and support Mantis' WMS/Logistics software and solutions in North America.

ITOrizon is a Global IT Services company that combines industry expertise with technical innovation to help Retail, Omni-Channel, 3PL, Manufacturing, Distribution, Food, Life Science, and Healthcare clients to get the most value out of their Supply Chain, IT and Digital Business Operations.

The partnership is part of Mantis' strategy to significantly strengthen its presence in North America. ITOrizon provides end-to-end services to many Fortune 500 companies. ITOrizon specializes in Bi-modal and Omni-channel consulting, rapid solution implementation, integration modernization, development and 24/7 support. ITOrizon's SMEs, Architects, and Engineers with the industry experience pave the way towards the success of Mantis' solutions in the North American market.

"ITOrizon is excited about our services partnership with Mantis. I strongly believe the North American market is going to immensely benefit from Mantis's Logistics Vision Suitewhich provides a flexible supply chain platform to design, customize and deploy. Mantis gives maximum control to IT unlike other package solution vendors. The market will find out why 400 plus customers are already using them."
Shan Muthuvelu, President, ITOrizon, said


Sugat, a leading manufacturer of sugar, rice and cereal from Israel procured Logistics Vision Suite for its factory and distribution center

Sugat, a leading manufacturer of sugar, rice and cereal from Israel procured Logistics Vision Suite for its factory and distribution center

Since its establishment in 1957, Sugat has been a market leader selling sugar to the Israeli Industry and retail market. As a leading company in its field in Israel, and as part of an international holding company, Sugat can purchase and import quality products without making any concessions or compromises, while offering its products at affordable prices. These products include rice, sugars, legumes, cereals, nuts, grains, baking products, Couscous, flakes and more.

Sugat's factory is situated on a 100,000 sq.m. site in the industrial area of Kiryat Gat in southern Israel and has a large Distribution Center that serves its customers 24 hours a day.

Quality is a very important factor for Sugat's success. To achieve the highest sanitation levels, the company needed a sophisticated Warehouse Management system (WMS).

Sugat decided to invest in Logistics Vision Suite and replace their previous one which was Made4Net - SC Expert.

Sugat invested in Logistics Vision Suite for optimal logistics processes that will assist them in the effort for great quality and highest sanitation levels.

The project is deployed by Mantis Israel.


Dirk Rossmann, the international cosmetics retailer, selects Mantis Logistics Vision Suite for its warehousing operations in Turkey

Dirk Rossmann, the international cosmetics retailer, selects Mantis Logistics Vision Suite for its warehousing operations in Turkey

Dirk Rossmann GmbH, founded in 1972, is Germany's largest drug store chain with over 3,000 stores in numerous countries in Europe.

The Turkish Branch of Rossmann is already running a network of 67 stores in the country and is expecting to significantly expand it within 2017.

As every retailer, Rossmann relies on a smooth and undisrupted logistics operation for its store network to achieve its targets.

Mantis' Logistics Vision Suite was selected to be implemented at its 11,000 sq.m. warehouse in Istanbul, as it offers a robust, scalable and flexible solution that will improve the efficiency and productivity in the warehouse operations.

Logistics Vision Suite will also provide full stock traceability in multiple units of measure in order to increase operational effectiveness within the entire supply chain according to Rossmann's global standards.

Mantis Turkiye, a leading supplier of WMS/Logistics software and solutions in the country, and Trinoks Yazilim, its partner in Turkey, will implement the project.


Mintikkis Farm achieved high sanitation standards by entrusting Mantis Cyprus for its new Track and Trace application

Mintikkis Farm achieved high sanitation standards by entrusting Mantis Cyprus for its new Track and Trace application

Mintikkis Farm is engaged in farming, processing and distribution of poultry and eggs as well as the import, sale and distribution of frozen foods such as meats, fish and vegetables. They have their own distribution centre with a state-of-the-art storage / freezer facility, at Marki Area, Nicosia, next to their slaughterhouse.

Mintikkis Farm is a model company covering the catering requirements of hotels, restaurants, taverns, snack-bars, fast food firms, etc., ensuring an exceptional quality throughout the Distribution and Supply chain.

Mintikkis Farm has already experienced the successful results of the implementation of Logistics Vision Suite which covered their even more advanced needs.

The company then ran a new innovative project with Telematics Track and Trace for the company's Fleet of Delivery Vehicles. The system records temperatures of vehicles' load areas - 2 each, doors opened as well as the driver of the vehicle. The project was a win-over from competition.

The project involved the use of RFID Technologies - RF Tags on Transport Carts and RFID Reading Gatesso that Fresh Chicken products are tracked and traced as of its production / placement on the Carts, tracking their "journey" in the relative production / warehouse areas and until the product leaves the Transport Cart. Some indicative states are picked to order, went to processing of other chicken products, packaged as frozen etc. The project was implemented by the end of last year.

Mantis Cyprus has provided Mintikkis Farm all the needed hardware and integration with Logistics Vision Suite such as RF Tags, Readers, Antennas, Mounting Bases, Light Stacks, Warning Buzzers, RF Terminal, etc.

Mintikkis Farm and Mantis Cyprus continue their strong cooperation and now a new project is on the go with Pick-by-Voice automations to facilitate their picking actions in refrigeration chambers.


Heinrig Distribution in Romania evolves implementing Logistic Vision Suite to optimize its logistics operations

Heinrig Distribution in Romania evolves implementing Logistic Vision Suite to optimize its logistics operations

Heinrig Distribution is an importer and distributor of cigarettes, cigars, alcoholic beverages and wines. The company has been operating in Romania since 2003 and in 2015 it has recorded a turnover of 72 million EUR, 15% higher than the previous year.

The rapid development of the business and, consequently, the increased complexity and volume of the warehouse operations, led Heinrig to take the the next big step, after ERP and BI. Their evolution was bound to come and therefore Heinrig needed to invest in a Warehouse Management System (WMS).

The company selected Logistics Vision Suite by Mantis, the leading provider of logistics systems and consultancy, to automate specific warehouse operations. Logistics Vision Suite improved the logistics activity, thus representing the next stage in the development of the company.

Now Heinrig Distribution manages its logistics operations in an integrated manner. By using Logistics Vision Suite, Heinrig managed to increase warehouse employees' productivity and reduce the orders preparation time. By structuring the operations and implementing well-established procedures, the employees followed the working steps and became more organized. For example, LVS' intuitive interface allows employees to easily check order status or product features.

The integration of LVS with their ERP and Business Intelligence solutions has led to connecting all departments, giving managers an overview of the key components of the business. This complete software infrastructure helped the company to constantly improve operations and achieve high levels of efficiency, flexibility and responsiveness to market changes, as proof of the constant growth of the company's turnover.

Logistics Vision Suite was implemented by Senior Software, Mantis' partner in Romania. The company has also implemented SeniorERP and SeniorVisualBI developed in-house.

"After using Logistics Vision Suite the feedback from the warehouse employees is more than positive. They received it with optimism and enthusiasm because they noticed the importance of process control and how the workflows imposed along with the platform implementation help them in everyday activities. Such a system allows you to know exactly what to do with all products and what was their historical route, to make thorough checks on activities and to constantly check the training level of each employee in the warehouse. Such a tool is needed within the company if you want performance."
Raluca Loghin, Purchasing Manager, Heinrig Distribution


Avesta Pharmaceutics, the biggest supplier of pharmaceutical goods in Russia, operates its new warehouse with Logistics Vision Suite

Avesta Pharmaceutics, the biggest supplier of pharmaceutical goods in Russia, operates its new warehouse with Logistics Vision Suite

Avesta Pharmaceutics is the biggest supplier of pharmaceutical goods in Russia. The broad branch network and a big range of medical goods ensure a great demand and a wide range of customers.

Avesta Pharmaceutics was founded in 1997. Now the company operates in the new warehouse with total area of 15,000 sq.m.

Avesta Pharmaceuticals realized the need for a Warehouse Management System that would have a great deal of implementation in the Pharmaceutical sector, that would be flexible to comply to the maximum with the company's specifications and an implementer with deep market knowledge.

They selected Logistics Vision Suite (LVS) which includes a sophisticated WMS solution designed for large enterprises with demanding logistics activities.

The project was undertaken by Mantis' partner in Russia/CIS, ant Technologies throughout the stages of business analysis, implementation and commissioning.

The project had to be implemented in 4 months including matching all their technical requirements. It was realized primarily based on the relevant specifications and then the processes of receiving, storing, picking, checking, packing and shipping were adapted.

Regarding the outbound, the control system of sorting and packing was implemented. This process is performed by using the Touch Screen Packing Station, where multi-plane scanners and video cameras are used, for process recording.

Picking is performed by using Pick-to-Cart technologies that allow a picker to pick up to 18 orders simultaneously.

LVS' picking, packing and the Touch Screen Packing Station module were adapted according to customer's requirements, considering ergonomics, operating speed, labelling specifics and safety.

Finally, LVS was integrated with Avesta Pharmaceutics accounting software.

The employees were extensively trained in using and administering LVS.

"Due to coordinated work of our team and ant Technologies project group we have launched new warehouse in target date. Logistics Vision Suite demonstrates good activity. We could increase speed of picking orders, reduce transaction costs and improve quality of work".
Emil Airapetov, Head of IT Department, Avesta Pharmaceutics


Sarmed a pioneering logistics company in Greece matches its vision for the future with Logistics Vision Suite

Sarmed a pioneering logistics company in Greece matches its vision for the future with Logistics Vision Suite

Α pioneering Greek company in the field of Logistics, Sarmed, is the head of a group of companies that offer a full range of supply chain services. The first privately owned company that started managing Customs warehouses approximately 20 years ago Sarmed is one of the leaders in the field of 3rd Party Logistics, offering state-of-the-art bulk and cold cargo services.

Sarmed can handle the management of any type of consumer goods, from small objects to light commercial vehicles. Moreover, they specialize in the study, design, construction and development of warehouse complexes and cargo centers built to meet tailor made requirements.

Based on the company's expansion policy and in order to evolve their existing software infrastructure the company needed to invest in a robust Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Sarmed has selected Logistics Vision Suite by Mantis for such an endeavor.

With this new application Sarmed plans to incorporate various practices, with aim to increase the level of provided services towards their depositors who origin from multiple and different business branches.


Pergamos a wedding products provider selects Logistics Vision Suite for its new Distribution Center in Cyprus

Pergamos a wedding products provider selects Logistics Vision Suite for its new Distribution Center in Cyprus

Pergamos owns a long experience and stores all around Cyprus specializing in wedding, party and special events products also providing confectionery and packaging products.

Pergamos owns 7 privately owned stores and 1 franchise all over Cyprus and is specialized in wedding, party and other ceremonies providing either pastries, pastry decorations and packaging material. Pergamosencourages customers to get inspired from the variety of goods to create unique each time results.

The company has thousands of raw materials related to their market and they produce thousands of materials either in retail or per order. They are always interested in the customer needs offering a huge variety to choose from in very competitive prices.

Now that the company expanded by acquiring a new Distribution center it needed a new high-end, fast and flexible Warehouse and Distribution software.

The company select Logistics Vision Suite and Mantis Cyprus for such an implementation based on the ability of Logistics Vision Suite to handle so many different item types, pack types and light manufacturing.

Mantis consultants in Cyprus have created an Operations Analysis and based on this Logistics Vision Suitewent live with success in early 2016.