Arad Logistics in Israel relies on Mantis' LVS to service Flextronics, a leading production contractor in the country
Arad Logistics in Israel relies on Mantis' LVS to service Flextronics, a leading production contractor in the country
Arad Logistics, a logistics services provider in Israel, successfully completed in May 2015 an implementation of Mantis' Logistics Vision Suite for its client Flextronics.
The inbound logistics highlights include managing of ASN coming from Flextronics' domestic and international suppliers, real-time receiving by RF terminals and system directed put away based on operational requirements.
The outbound logistics highlights include automatic importing of production orders from Flextronics' factories, proper stock allocation to orders followed by picking, packing, value added logistics and loading.
Full stock traceability is strictly kept throughout the whole process to comply with Flextronics' high quality control standards.
"Arad Logistics chose Mantis LVS on January 2015. The Flextronicsproject started in March and was completed in May on time and in budget thanks to the strong team and our state of the art technology designed especially for sophisticated 3PL businesses and unique operational needs".
Yotam Ben Ari, Mantis Israel
"In order to provide high service level to Flextronics we utilized Mantis LVS, performed racking adjustments and procured new machineries" and adds "Flextronics is a strategic customer for us and we are happy to complete the project on time and within our budget".
Ilay Perez, Arad Logistics
Mantis further strengthens its presence in the Turkish market
Mantis further strengthens its presence in the Turkish market
Mantis, a leading European WMS / logistics software and solutions vendor, announced today that is strengthening its presence in the Turkish market by establishing its own subsidiary in the country (Mantis Turkiye).
Mantis is present in the Turkish market since 2005 and during all these years many leading Turkish and multinational companies trusted Mantis' flagship Logistics Vision software suite (LVS) to manage and optimize their supply chain operations.
"With our new subsidiary in Turkey, Mantis continues its long term investment plan in the market. Mantis, after more than 10 years of successful operation in Turkey, is the only international WMS / logistics software and solutions vendor having a strong presence in the Turkish market".
Yiannis Panagiotopoulos, CEO, Mantis Group
Mantis at LogiMAT 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany
Mantis at LogiMAT 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany
LogiMAT
, is the leading tradeshow for intralogistics in Europe.
Logimat 2015 (February 10-12), with more than 35,000 trade visitors and 1,100 exhibitors from 28 countries, was the most successful ever, taken over pole position in the worldwide rankings in the international trade-fair landscape.
Mantis, a leading WMS/logistics software and solutions vendor in Central Eastern Europe, Russia/CIS and Middle East, was again present at the fair along with its partners from several countries.
Mantis' booth was visited by a great number of logistics executives who were looking for enterprise-level, proven and state-of-the-art WMS/logistics solutions for their companies.
MX Logistic a multi-temperature Logistics Service Provider in Russia run with Logistics Vision Suite
MX Logistic a multi-temperature Logistics Service Provider in Russia run with Logistics Vision Suite
MX Logistic
is a logistics operator, provides storing services of frozen goods and is located in Moscow, Pechatniki, YuVAO. This new class A warehouse with a total area of 31,300 sq. m. and covered area 12,800 sq.m., is modernly equipped.
The uniqueness of the logistics complex is the ability to store products in five temperature conditions: from +15oC to -25oC.
MX Logistic warehouse consists of several zones running in different temperature modes, namely, low-temperature, medium, universal camera, mezzanine area, which covers about 1,100 sq.m. The total storage capacity is more than 14,000 pallets.
Τhe complex is equipped with 19 docks, is designed to process more than 4,500 tons of cargo per day. Put into operation in 2014, it is planned to provide a full range of high-quality logistics services, and is equipped with modern high-tech equipment and control systems.
MX Logistic provides a full range of services, from receiving to shipping, storage, cross-docking, handling of returns, etc., and provides the additional services of management of shipments to customers on behalf of its depositors.
The company focuses on the efficient and prompt response to customers’ needs. Due to high customer service needs and to the high requirements for the logistics business processes, the company needed a modern Warehouse Management System (WMS).
MX Logistic made the choice to go with Logistics Vision Suite by Mantis and ant Technologies.
Specialized goods receipt and put-away processes were implemented based on storage temperature that is achieved with the use of buffer areas. Goods’ selection and shipment processes are performed in compliance with FEFO, FIFO. Handling variable weight products, with various packaging forms, is managed efficiently.
VNA trucks are used and their software is integrated with Logistics Vision Suite (LVS).
LVS manages the automation, assigns tasks, sends the VNA operator to a specified location, while repositioning is performed automatically based on LVS put away algorithms.
With Logistics Vision Suite there is full control over the business processes and stock.
There is also implemented intelligent lighting in all areas: Lights are turned on in the route of the stacker or storekeeper to perform an operation. This was achieved by integrating Logistics Vision Suite and Office light.
Additionally, Yard Management was implemented, managing the processes and means of transportation in the broader area of the warehouse complex.
MX Logistic appreciates Logistics Vision Suite functionality and implementation: “Automation of storage process has made it possible to achieve high speed operation and reduce the influence of human factor. We can always offer high quality services with efficiency and flexibility for all necessary task realization.”
The project was implemented by ant Technologies Mantis‘ partner in Russia.
ZETfarma Logistics, the biggest logistics services provider in pharmaceuticals in Turkey, selected Mantis' Logistics Vision Suite
ZETfarma Logistics, the biggest logistics services provider in pharmaceuticals in Turkey, selected Mantis' Logistics Vision Suite
Mantis, a leading logistics software and solutions vendor in more than 20 countries in Central and South-Eastern Europe, Russia/CIS and Middle East, announced today that it has been named as the preferred Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) provider for ZETFarma Logistics, the biggest Turkish Logistics Service Provider in the Pharmaceuticals industry.
ZETfarma provides to its customer with a full range of logistics services such as Warehousing, Distribution, Repacking, ITS 2D and other Value Added Services in its 65,000 sq.m. facilities. Furthermore, due to the strict regulations and legislation on the Turkish pharmaceuticals market, the company needed a solution been able to provide visibility and transparency in all warehouse operations as well as, full traceability of the products during all logistics operations up to the delivery to the point of sale. Of main importance was also the capability of the system to be integrated with its customers ERP systems.
After an extensive research and evaluation of all available WMS solutions in the Turkish market, ZETfarma decided to choose Mantis Logistics Vision Suite (LVS) as the solution to be used for all of its logistics operations. Mantis LVS provides the necessary operational tools to help ZETfarma meet industry complex regulations and guidelines. The Traceability Management module is a complete set of functions and applications that support full Upstream and Downstream traceability and guarantees the detailed tracking and monitoring of each individual product within the entire supply chain. Today several Zetfarma's customers are already operating on LVS with a focus to integrate all of them in the close future.
"We research extensively the Turkish market for solutions been able to support our demanding Supply Chain operations but at the end the decision was really easy, as Mantis LVS was the only one able to provide us with all necessary functionality and tools to run our business and offer our customers the higher possible IT service."
Satiye Ozturk, General Manager, ZETfarma
"We welcome ZETfarma in the LVS customer family in Turkey. We are confident that Mantis' extensive experience in the markets of pharmaceuticals and 3PL is ideally suited to meet ZETfarma's needs and expectations. Mantis is the only international vendor with a long term investment and significant presence in Turkey. As a result many prestigious enterprises in Turkey rely on LVS to manage and optimize their distribution centers. Mantis will continue reinforcing its resources and presence in the Turkish market in the coming years".
Nikos Silivestros, Business Development Manager, Mantis International
Filuet RS, the Russian arm of the Filuet Group international logistics operator, runs Logistics Vision Suite
Filuet RS, the Russian arm of the Filuet Group international logistics operator, runs Logistics Vision Suite
Filuet RS, the Russian arm of the Filuet Group international logistics operator, provides contract logistics services to the direct selling industry. The company, which operates in the Russian market since 1992, has expert knowledge of the organizational and operational principles and practices of the direct selling industry. The operator offers its customers a unique set of logistics solutions designed to suit individual customer needs. The latest technologies are selected and implemented by Filuet, in order to build an effective integration with each client, improving the manageability and transparency of the client's processes.
Filuet RS, being a high class logistics operator, could not select anything else than an international class WMS such as Logistics Vision Suite (LVS) that is proven in the market as the WMS of choice for large and medium logistics operators. LVS was implemented in one of the warehouses of the operator, with a total area of over 4,000 sqm, a capacity of 4,500 pallets and 21 concurrent users. The warehouse includes a mezzanine and a conveyor belt with flow racks to efficiently support small size orders.
Among the interesting features of this project were the following:
- The implementation of sets (in addition to pieces) through LVS' kitting module.
- The automatic generation of shipping documents that are compliant with the courier service of the Russian Post. The printing is easily initiated by the users through their own RF terminals that retrieve in online mode the proper formats from the official web site of the Russian Post.
- The weight and volume of shipping units (boxes) is automatically captured and controlled through an automatic / tight integration with weighing equipment CAS.
- LVS exchanges electronic data with the ERP systems of the operator's clients through Microsoft's BizTalk Server.
"ant Technologies team implemented the project in time and provided us with an excellent post-implementation support. The system has broad functionality and flexibility that greatly facilitates the implementation of any type of logistics process and task".
Yuri Mikhailov, Project Manager, Filuet RS
PAEGAE, a leading logistics services provider in Greece, runs Logistics Vision Suite
PAEGAE, a leading logistics services provider in Greece, runs Logistics Vision Suite
PAEGAE, founded in 1907 in Athens, is 100% subsidiary of NBG (National Bank of Greece), but operates independently under the provisions of Greek law.
The company has a total area of 105,000 m2 of indoor and 1,100,000 m2 of outdoor space, making it the single largest logistics facility in Greece, having also additionally to the above customs bonded warehouses.
The company offers a comprehensive spectrum of logistics services including among else 3PL services and storage space rental, storage and handling of cars, storage and physical retrieving of archived documents, management and digitizing of records and issuance of financing lien on goods.
The need to standardize the logistics processes, minimize errors during picking / put-away, improve productivity of staff and resources, increased the utilization of storage space and provided full goods traceability, led the company to invest in an advanced WMS covering all its activities.
Mantis' Logistics Vision software suite (LVS) was selected by the PAEGAE's experts after a thorough evaluation of top local and international systems. The system that has been put successfully in operation for several months now enabled the company to achieve all its goals.
Special attention during the implementation of LVS was given to improve the handling of the huge document archives belonging to the NBG group and other organizations (1,500,000 active mortgage loans in 100,000 boxes, other archived docs in 150,000 boxes and 12,000 pallets, administration material stored in 1,100 folders and 50 cartons as well as 500,000 files stored in roller archives). In this context, LVS has also been setup to control a specialized rapid withdrawal system from JUNREIGH that was purchased by PAEGAE in order to support 28,800 storage locations.
"PAEGAE's wide spectrum of services and especially the automation of handling of the huge physical document archives was a challenge for Mantis. However the unique adaptability of LVS along with the extensive experience of Mantis' consultants resulted in an absolute success."
Argyris Papantonopoulos, Business Development Manager, Mantis Hellas
Argosy the biggest grocery supplier in Cyprus implements Pick by Voice by Mantis
Argosy the biggest grocery supplier in Cyprus implements Pick by Voice by Mantis
Argosy
is the biggest supplier to the grocery retail sector in Cyprus. Their sales account for about 5% of the total grocery business which is estimated to be around €1.5 billion. Their distribution network reaches directly close to 2,000 outlets - hypermarkets, supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores (kiosks, bakeries etc.) - that account for over 95% of the total trade sales.
Argosy handles quality brands of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), most of which hold one of the top three positions in their respective market category. Apart from FMCG their portfolio includes brands like Colman's, Dettol, Elite, Energizer, Hawaiian Tropic, Kallimanis, Kellogg`s Special K, Jacobs, Philadelphia, Philips, etc.
The company owns and operates a modern distribution / logistics center, adhering to the highest standards. The National Distribution Centre (NDC) is strategically located for easy access to all parts of the island. It has four different temperature controlled zones and can manage pallet / case/ piece / kilo handling operations, according to suppliers' specifications and demands, ensuring optimal quality for the consumer. All procedures implemented in relation to receiving / storage / delivery, have been ISO 22,000 certified.
A seamless warehouse operation has already been achieved with the implementation of Logistics Vision Suiteby Mantis.
Argosy saw an increase of business and therefore needed faster order fulfilment processes.
Having recognized the value of Logistics Vision Suite Argosy has decided to further invest in Mantis' Automations for Logistics Vision Suite. Pick by Voice was implemented to accommodate hands-free and eyes free picking to increase picking speed and maximize picking accuracy. The solution is based on Honewell Vocollect hardware and middleware software integrated with Logistics Vision Suite.
Logistics Vision Suite and Pick to Voice project was implemented by Mantis Cyprus.
Russian logistic operator Point Logistics selects Logistics Vision Suite to manage its warehousing operations
Russian logistic operator Point Logistics selects Logistics Vision Suite to manage its warehousing operations
Point Logistics, through its modern A-class warehouse with a total area of over 40,000 sq.m. provides its customers with a wide range of warehouse logistics services. The modern warehouse infrastructure includes among else the following:
- Support for pallets EUR (800 x 1,200) and FIN (1,000 x 1,200) standard with a height of up to 2,500 mm and weight up to 1,200 kg.
- A modern racking system that can be transformed depending on the load requirements thus saving time in handling of goods and reducing storage costs.
- Highly reliable and productive equipment, from the German manufacturer Jungheinrich, providing a secure and efficient handling of cargo load.
- Reach trucks and electro loaders equipped with side grips (clamps) for the handling of large cargoes arriving without pallets (refrigerators, washing machines, etc). Pick-and-place air locks equipped with special bridges allow the serving of vehicles with any loading height and width of the truck.
- Two freight ramps for low-floor transport.
- Automatic heating control ensures the adjustment of temperature in different areas of the warehouse. Temperature inside the warehouse in winter is not below +16oC.
- A modern fire suppression system and a CCTV that along with a well-trained / disciplined staff and additional optional liability insurance guarantee the safety of the customers' cargo.
Thanks to the new warehouse management system (WMS Logistics Vision Suite) the various warehousing processes have been automated. The goods flow management is done in real time. The receiving and acceptance of goods, the put-away as well as the picking and shipping are done through wireless data collection terminals, with mandatory scanning of the relevant barcodes.
The warehouse operates 24 hours 7 days a week (with the only day off being the 1st of January every year). Three Data Processing Centers (DPC) and two fiber-optic communication lines along with own energy center and a backup connection to the power grid ensure an uninterrupted operation of the warehousing and IT systems.
Point Logistics provides its customers with the following services:
- Pallet storage services (almost of any size, weighing up to 1,200 kg).
- Packaged and piece storage.
- Acceptance of goods received on pallets and in bulk.
- Picking of pallets - boxes - pieces.
- Marking (labeling), handling of sets and repackaging.
- Complete information to customers.
- Assistance in electronic data exchange between client's IT system and Point Logistics accounting system.
- Authorized economic operator with its own parking for 240 eurotrucks, customs warehouse and temporary storage warehouse acts directly at the logistics center. Thus, a complex customer service is provided. After customs clearance, goods move to Point Logistics warehouse.
Agromarket a leading importer, producer and distributor of pesticides in Serbia trusts Mantis to unify its logistics operations
Agromarket a leading importer, producer and distributor of pesticides in Serbia trusts Mantis to unify its logistics operations
Agromarket
is a private company - joint stock company founded in 1991. Today, more than 20 years after its foundation, Agromarket is a producer, one of leading importers, representatives and distributors of a large number of articles that successfully fulfills all requests of buyers in the region of the West Balkans - Serbia (including Kosovo), BiH, Montenegro.
Apart from being a representative of brands of the world's leading producers of pesticides (Syngenta, Du Pont, Dow AgroSciences, Bayer Cropscience, BASF, United Phosphorus, Arysta LifeScience, Sinochem Ningbo, Agriphar, Spiess Urania, Cheminova, Nissan Chemical Industries, Zapi, Goemar, Galenika Fitofarmacija, Cinkarna, ..), domestic and foreign selection houses (NS seme, Franchi sementi, KWS, ZP), garden and professional programme (Dolmar, Oregon, G.F., Di Martino, Al-Ko, Telwin, Elpumps, ..) in the first decade of 21 century Agromarket has also developed its own brands (Villager, AGM, Fitofert, ..).
Agromarket is one of the leading suppliers on the pesticides market in Serbia, with distributors' share of around 1/3 of total Serbian market. Almost 30,000 tones of seeds make more than 1/4 of the structure of the total turnover - small grains, corn and more than 3 million packs of agricultural crops - vegetables, flowers, grass and forage plants. At the same time, Agromarket is the owner of Sampion, sort of rye, and Rtanj, sort of triticale, which are produced, processed and distributed both in domestic and foreign markets.
Diverse needs in Warehouse processes, Distribution and Retail as well as experiencing a steady growth has made it imperative for Agromarket to select a state-of-the-art Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Agromarket has selected Mantis to unify all its warehouse related operations with Logistics Vision Suite, to hold better insight of its purchases, sales and its inventory. Additionally, they expect to decrease time and effort in following up all its warehouse processes.