MODULA WMS Software

MODULA WMS software, dev eloped fully in house by System Logistics provides a complete warehouse management software solution for any requirement. The software itself is based in the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 relational database and the user interface has been developed in the Microsoft.NET environment.

Within the MODULA WMS software family of products there are various independent modules available, allowing users to custom tailor a software package to meet their specific needs.

Depending on the software package selected unit functionality can include, but is not limited to; picking by tray number, picking by part number, graphical tray layouts, kitting, batch picking, FIFO, customizable reporting, manual storage areas management, automatic database backup, database maintence, etc.

The four main levels of MODULA WMS software include:

MODULA LIFT O.S.

With MODULA LIFT O.S., which resides on each unit's COPILOT operator console, users may select trays by tray number or location only. It is also possible to define user access levels, deliver trays to multiple delivery levels on units equipped with dual-delivery, and recover from faults with an easy to use, step by step help diagnostic program. No additional hardware is required to operate the unit as operators use the provided COPILOT operator console, with a color touch screen user interface and easy to use menus.

MODULA WMS Base Module

The Base Module is the Complimentary software package available to be provided with any MODULA VLM upon request. The only requirement is that a workstation PC be provided by the customer. Available features of the Base Module include:

• Item list management allowing operators to pick items by part number.
• The ability to manage one or more MODULA VLM units.
• VLM location management with the use of an easy to use a graphical display tool.
• Item movement management for the picking and replenishment of orders.
• Item movement management with the ability to perform immediate requests (hot-picks).
• User / operator management based on three distinct hierarchical access levels, depending on their role.
• The ability to manually import / export data to and from with the enterprise host system via a fixed - layout ASCII file exchange.

MODULA WMS Standard Module

The Standard Module adds the following features to the Base Module:

• Item and location management with advanced features such as:
  • Free or tabled sub codes.
  • Material status management.
  • Packaging type management.
  • Expiration date management.
• Advanced user / operator management, it's possible to configure for each operator the enabled procedures required for their role.
• A customizable print reports management tool.
• A customizable label reports management tool.
• Automatically assign an item to a preselected compartment or location.
• Complete data import / export management with customizable layouts. The data exchange may be done automatically or manually, and it is possible using the following formats:
  • ASCII file
  • ODBC
  • Excel
  • XML
• Items can be managed with a FIFO sequence, or on a sub code based priority.
• It is possible to retrieve statistical information of the VLM's movements and operations.
• It is possible to manage movement causes for immediate requests.

MODULA WMS Driver Module

The MODULA WMS Driver Module allows customers to control the VLM using their own WMS. By purchasing the Driver software module, the customer is provided with the communications interface to perform an automatic data exchange. This Driver module is available an alternative to the Standard module.

Supplementary MODULA WMS Software Modules Available

A number of additional software modules are also available, to build further to the Standard Module's functionality depending on customer requirements. The supplementary packages are only available for purchase if the MODULA WMS Standard Module has also been selected. These supplementary modules include:

Advanced Item Management Module

The Advanced Item Management Module introduces the following features:

• Advanced security management, item and tray access can be limited depending on the user's role.
• It is possible to associate images to items.
• It is possible to group the items into families to define common characteristics.
• It is possible to group items into categories to improve search and filtering functionality.
• It is possible to manage supplementary attributes for items and orders.

Advanced Item Picking Module

The Advanced Item Picking Module extends the movement management features with the following features:

• Packing list management.
• Assembly kit management.
• Batch picking management, as well as the use of an optional of a remote / external led indicator bar.
• Transit material management (boxes, totes, etc.).

Manual Warehouse Management Module

The Manual Warehouse Management Module allows for the creation and management manual storage areas, in proximity to the VLM's with the following features:

• Manual warehouse storage area management with a user friendly graphical tool.
• Picking management in manual areas.
• Material distribution between different areas based on accessed quantities.
• Material transfer between areas based on minimum stock values defined for each area.
• Incoming area management.

RF Module

The RF Module extends the functionality of the Manual Warehouse Management Module and it is only available in addition to the Manual Warehouse Management Module. This module allows the use RF terminals to manage manual storage areas. All RF terminals as well the Wi-Fi network coverage and network configuration must be provided by the customer.

Remote Assistance Module

The Remote Assistance Module provides remote assistance from authorized System Logistics technicians. The Remote Assistance Module requires an annual subscription fee, after the first year. The only prerequisite of the Remote Assistance Module is that the main workstation PC must have an internet connection.