Metro Group Logistics (MGL) Russia goes with Mantis' Logistics Vision software suite (LVSplus) and ant Technologies
Metro Group Logistics (MGL) Russia goes with Mantis' Logistics Vision software suite (LVSplus) and ant Technologies
The Russian arm of Metro Group Logistics (MGL) agreed with ant Technologies, Mantis' partner in Russia, for the implementation of Mantis' Logistics Vision software suite (LVSplus) at MGL's warehouse complex in Noginsk, Russia.
MGL is the provider of logistics (warehousing and transportation) services for the trading divisions of Metro Group, the German supermarket chain giant (Metro Cash & Carry, Media Markt, etc.).
MGL' warehouse complex in Russia is located at the LC warehouses covering a total area of 75,000 sq.m. and including cross-docking and storage warehouses for all types of products such as food and nonfood, deep freeze products, fruit and vegetables, fish and alcoholic products.
According to the project plan, there will be a gradual introduction of Mantis' LVSplus at all 6 facilities of MGL's warehouse complex, starting with the warehouse that operates according to BBxD technology.
Such technology provides distribution planning of an expected incoming flow and merchandise inventory distribution control in case of deficiency and sorting of receivable merchandise inventory directly on shipment routes, excluding storage function.
The system will be then deployed to the rest areas of MGL's warehouse complex (frozen products, fish production, fresh vegetables and fruit, etc.).
LVSplus' Yard Management System (YMS) will be implemented among several other modules during project's first stage. The YMS, whose latest version features a computerized (re)dialer to automatically notify the stand-by truck drivers, will allow the suppliers to proactively plan their delivery windows.
Within the framework of the project and in order to achieve further productivity improvement, the implementation of LVSplus' Logistics-by-Voice voice solution (based on Vocollect's technology platform) is planned for a number of warehouse operations.
The total project life cycle is about 18 months and includes deployment of more than 400 LVSplus user licenses.
Mediprime, a major supplier of medical devices and pharmaceuticals in Greece, goes with Mantis' Logistics Vision
Mediprime, a major supplier of medical devices and pharmaceuticals in Greece, goes with Mantis' Logistics Vision
Mediprime
constitutes a significant component of a group of companies in Greece that operate in the healthcare sector for the last three decades, Mesogeios Dialysis Centres, Medical Waste (clinical waste sterilization) and Therapeutic Centre Lefkos Stavros Athinon. The company is active in the general field of Medical Device and Pharmaceuticals with a specialization in Renal medicine.
The company has its headquarters in Athens and branches in Thessaloniki, Crete and Kalamata. Its personnel and support services are strategically located throughout Greece to optimize product performance and support services.
In the context of streamlining its supply chain operations, the company decided to implement Mantis' Warehouse Vision (the WMS arm of Mantis' flagship Logistics Vision software suite). The system will manage and optimize the warehousing and distribution activities concerning the company's products (medical devices and pharmaceuticals) as well as the medical devices spare parts and accessories used by the company's customer service and support organization. Finally the system will support the full upstream and downstream traceability standards required by European Union for such products.
Universal Logistic, the top distributor of pharmaceuticals in Ukraine, goes live with Mantis' Logistics Vision software suite and ant Technologies
Universal Logistic, the top distributor of pharmaceuticals in Ukraine, goes live with Mantis' Logistics Vision software suite and ant Technologies
Universal Logistic
is the premium distributor of pharmaceutical products in Ukraine. The company provides its customers with high quality services, reliable technologies, high-tech modern equipment, well-qualified personnel and sophisticated logistics services. The wide range of domestic and foreign products is supported by a considerable stock, thus allowing the offering of competitive prices to the customers. Today, Universal Logistic cooperates with more than 100 foreign and 70 Ukrainian manufacturers of pharmaceutical products.
Universal Logistic's new pharmaceutical warehouse, with a total area of 6,400 sq.m., is divided into 10 separate sections: two of them are allocated for a customs-licensed warehouse and the others for a consignment warehouse. The warehouse, that includes mezzanine storage, is equipped with a balanced ventilation system, temperature / humidity control system and refrigerators supporting several storage temperature requirements.
ant Technologies, Mantis' partner in Ukraine (and Russia/CIS), was selected by Universal Logistics to implement Mantis' Warehouse Vision (the WMS arm of Mantis' leading Logistics Vision software suite). Universal Logistic's decision was based on the following criteria: low 5-year TCO (total cost of ownership), popularity of the system in the market of logistics service providers, functionality and high adaptability of the system, ant's extended experience.
The customization of the system was done according to specific warehouse topology and operational requirements such as double-depth racks, handling equipment parameters, transferring of 2 pallets at a time, keeping of daily journal and special goods flow reporting. The system that is currently used by 15 concurrent users has been successfully integrated with Universal Logistic's ERP system (JD Edwards). In order to comply with the strict requirements that are relevant to the special documents that usually accompany the pharmaceutical products, the experts of ant Technologies developed a custom batch printing module allowing the operator to simultaneously print the necessary documents per each order / shipment with a specified document sorting sequence.
The system went successfully live allowing the company to reap a lot of benefits.
"The introduction of Logistics Vision Suite allowed us to computerize all warehouse business processes and to tackle the most important tasks of a pharmaceutical warehouse: to render the tenants a full range of warehouse services in compliance with the license provisions that are relevant to the handling of pharmaceutical products."
Anastasia Romanova, Director, Universal Logistic
SPK a major wholesaler of office equipment in Cyprus has selected Mantis and Logistics Vision Suite
SPK a major wholesaler of office equipment in Cyprus has selected Mantis and Logistics Vision Suite
Socrates P. Kyprianides
Ltd., one of the major wholesale suppliers in Cyprus of stationery, paper, office equipment, IT & media supplies, batteries and flash lights.
SPK is one of Cyprus' leading privately owned office and stationery distributors, with over 35 years' industry experience they strive to supply an excellent, personal service to all customers no matter how large or small.
They currently offer over 3,500 products from 55 manufacturers and deal mostly with trade only customers, they offer well-known brands such as Pilot Pens, Plus, Novus, Dhale, and Panfix but continue to build an innovative product mix and are the exclusive distributor of choice for several brands in Cyprus.
Their main product categories are Stationery & Office Supplies, Batteries & Power, Networking, Peripherals, Retail, Cables, Cleaning Facilities & Packing and Security with products and solutions to suit varying user needs from home user to enterprise, casual hobbyist to enthusiast and offer suitable solutions for public-sector customers.
With so many varying products and needs SPK had to find a warehouse management system that would provide them flexibility, adaptability and specialized solutions.
For all the above plus the local presence of Mantis in Cyprus SPK selected Logistics Vision Suite for its Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Fleet Vision.
Logistics Vision Suite was implemented in SPK's new Distribution Centre, while Fleet Vision, operating even before, manages the company's existing fleet of vehicles.
Agrino the greatest rice production company in Greece choses Logistics Vision Suite for all its Distribution Centers
Agrino the greatest rice production company in Greece choses Logistics Vision Suite for all its Distribution Centers
Agrino
was established in 1955 as a company that produces and distributes food goods of ultimate quality and safety, it provides the Greek and European consumer added value products mostly of Greek origin respecting the environment and the modern nutritional values.
Agrino has two production units. The first unit was established in 1962 in Agrinio and covers the Distribution Center of central and western Greece. The new ultra-modern production unit in Sindos is in the A' Zone of the Industrial area of Salonica and covers the Distribution Center of Northern Greece. The distribution center of Athens resides in Lykovrisi Attica, in a privately-owned building of total area of 2,500 sq. m. The total area of Agrino's factories reaches 30,000 sq. m., 13,000 of which are covered by industrial installations.
Agrino values quality and innovation and based on these pillars the company needed to invest in a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) which was be modern and adaptable to their needs.
Keeping under consideration such values Agrino decided to entrust Logistics Vision Suite by Mantis for its sites.
Mantis in joined efforts with its partner Orosimo Informatics has undertaken the implementation of Logistics Vision Suite in all three Distribution Centers that Agrino has, to fulfil the company's demands, in a challenging and demanding area of managing their intricate logistics processes.
Convoy World, a leading manufacturer and distributor of total cleaning solutions in Bulgaria, relies on Mantis' LVS for the optimization of its warehousing operations
Convoy World, a leading manufacturer and distributor of total cleaning solutions in Bulgaria, relies on Mantis' LVS for the optimization of its warehousing operations
Convoy World
, manufactures and distributes its own high quality brands, as well as world leading cleaning solutions in the Bulgarian market through retail networks and regional wholesalers. The company is also having major exporting activities in more than 20 countries in Europe and Middle East.
The company's dynamic growth motivated its management to think about investing in warehouse IT infrastructure, since managing the growing flow of orders and ever-expanding range of merchandise became increasingly difficult using paper based processes. The average number of orders at this warehouse is approximately 250, and the average number of merchandise units per order is approximately 100.
Storactlog, Mantis' partner in Bulgaria, was selected by Convoy World to implement Mantis' WMS (Warehouse Vision). Convoy World's decision was based on the following criteria: easy integration with company's ERP system, low 5-year TCO, system's rich functionality and high adaptability, Storactlog's extended project implementation experience.
Alvisa, a leading producer of cognac spirits, wine and alcohol in Russia and one of the largest in Europe opts for Mantis' Logistics Vision software suite and ant Technologies
Alvisa, a leading producer of cognac spirits, wine and alcohol in Russia and one of the largest in Europe opts for Mantis' Logistics Vision software suite and ant Technologies
Alvisa
, is a leading producer and distributor of cognac spirits, wine and alcohol in Europe and Russia and one of the largest Russian producers of brandy, wine and vermouth.
The company, in order to automate its 14,000 sq.m. distribution center located in the Moscow region, agreed with ant Technologies, to implement Mantis' Warehouse Vision (the WMS arm of Mantis' leading Logistics Vision software suite). The decision was based on LVS' rich functionality and high adaptability that allows to easily cover company's present and future rapidly growing business needs as well as on ant's strong consulting force that has a lot of experience from several sophisticated logistics projects in different market segments.
Among the LVS modules and other special functionalities that were implemented by ant Tehnologies in order to improve the management and maximize the productivity of the distribution center activities, are the following ones:
- Yard Manager to monitor and automate the movements of vehicles in the yard of the warehouse complex.
- Logistics-by-Voice voice solution (based on Vocollect's technology platform) to further improve the productivity of the order picking activities.
- Advanced stock rotation algorithms.
- Special mechanism to verify the reservation of goods on the basis of relevant documents.
- Automation of the storage and printing of all types of scanned documents (certificates, declarations, reports, specifications, contracts, etc).
- Integration of LVS with Alvisa's internal accounting system.
"In order to maintain and expand our leading position in the market, we need to further increase our competitiveness through the utilization of advanced technologies."
Maxim, Logistics Director, Alvisa
The modern TIM Logistics Center goes successfully live with Mantis' Logistics Vision
The modern TIM Logistics Center goes successfully live with Mantis' Logistics Vision
TIM
is one of the leading companies on the Polish market in distribution of electro technical articles, combining 25 years of industry experiences with a modern business approach. The wide spectrum of innovative solutions applied by TIM makes it the most modern company on the Polish market in its industry. The permanent offering of TIM electrical wholesaler consist of the full array of electrical engineering articles: cables, wires, cable duct systems, devices, switchgears, installation equipment, fixtures, light sources and auxiliary tools.
Siechnice, near Wrocław, is the location of the modern TIM Logistics Center with area of 30,000 square meters, ensuring the smooth deliveries to sales branches and directly to the end customer. The Central Warehouse is automated to a large extent; its significant part is the special zone for automatic storage, rewinding and cutting of cables and wires, and a stacker for the drums of up to 120 cm. in diameter. The distribution network also includes 30 wholesale points located throughout the country.
In 2010 TIM decided to implement a WMS (Warehouse Management System) class system offered by Mantis(Logistics Vision Suite - LVS). The decision was based on requirements identified during the analysis of TIMstrategy for the coming years. The LVS implemented system, automates all standard warehouse operations on pallet, box, and piecewise merchandise handling units, supports the cable and wire handling equipment, sorting unit, automatic conveyors, and three - layered mezzanine zone for small dimension articles. The system cooperates with an automatic stacker for drum storage and is also integrated with rack zone operating in Pick by Light system. During the implementation, Mantis experts encountered a big diversity of storage systems, processes and articles, both in the Logistics Center and in the other branches. The key to the success was intelligent customization allowing matching the software capabilities with the customer's needs.
Through the implementation of Logistics Vision, TIM managed to improve a number of processes on specific stages of the supply chain in a quick and effective manner. LVS system provided the management with the necessary data required for a rational business policy, which in turn allowed improving not only the product storage and distribution management, but also the work of persons employed both in the Logistics Center and the branch warehouses.
Jotis a leading nutritional products company in Greece renewed its trust to Logistics Vision Suite for its new distribution center
Jotis a leading nutritional products company in Greece renewed its trust to Logistics Vision Suite for its new distribution center
The Nutritional products company Jotis was founded in 1930 by John and Maria Jotis. The company today produces, packages and distributes in Greece and abroad 100 different products that are grouped in the following categories.
Jotis belongs to a very small percentage of Greek companies which, even in the middle of the Greek crisis, advances in major investments (worth 12 million euro in period 2012-2016) aiming to modernize all their machinery equipment as well as to operate their new Distribution Center. This investment follows their business plan of 2006-2010 worth 8 million euros, through which their production lines and equipment in installations in Athens have been modernized while installations in Agrinio area have been purchased.
Since 1995, all company's data is stored and processed in databases of special specifications and quality control, in order to safeguard the full monitoring of products and integrated application of Product Quality Assurance (HACCP).
Apart from managing the new distribution center of the company, Mantis implemented with success additional informational technology projects in the company, the most important of which is Product Quality Assurance(HACCP) by Mantis which has been characterized from the Ministry of Development as a Prototype Research Project. Based on this system, all Jotis data are submitted and processed in dedicated databases of quality and standards control, aiming to completely monitor traceability, security and quality of their products.
BTI Metals Center and 2XL Metal Products chooses Mantis for optimization of its logistics operations
BTI Metals Center and 2XL Metal Products chooses Mantis for optimization of its logistics operations
BTI Metals Center Ltd.
and 2XL Metal Products Ltd. are two independent companies, operating together to create comprehensive solutions to meet their customer's requirements. BTI supplies aluminum products and profiles tailor - made to customer specifications, sales metals from local inventory; and provides turn - key solutions. The company supplies aluminum products and profiles such as: heat sinks, modular shapes, enclosures / boxes, machine engineering, air conditioning channels, designed products, general structures panels for electronics applications etc.
2XL, the representative of the world's leading metal manufacturers, markets leading international products to the Israeli local market and deals in the direct import of quality metals such as: aluminum for aerospace, aluminum for commercial, steel alloy, stainless steel, beryllium copper, copper alloy, bronze, nickel, titanium, tungsten, magnesium etc.
All metals are supplied with a certificate and a manufacturer's declaration, according to aerospace and international standards.
Both companies, privately owned since 1991, operate in the local and global markets.
BTI/2XL chose Mantis Logistics Vision Suite to manage its new logistics center in Israel. Mantis solution will manage BTI/2XL warehouse and production operations in two logistics sites, keeping the strict aerospace quality standard - AS9100.
"We chose Mantis Informatics as our WMS supplier based on its ability to revolutionize the way we conduct business by enabling us to consistently operate at a far superior level of efficiency and accuracy in our warehouse."
Nimrod Harel, Supply Chain Manager, BTI/2XL
"BTI/2XL logistics operations requires high accuracy and precise stock management abilities, which we as SCM software providers can help manage efficiently and productively. BTI/2XL SCM is a challenging project, and we intend to provide the customer with a state of the art solution, that will fit his needs today with the ability to future modifications as the company grows."
Yotam Ben Ari, Director, Mantis Israel