Warehouse Management Systems

A production management system for the produce and food industry that spans the entire supply chain, from planning and sourcing to delivering and invoicing. It supports all relevant inbound, internal and outbound logistics functions, as well as production and packaging operations. It’s Catch Weight Management and support for two independent units of measure (for example piece and kilogram) across the entire supply chain makes Boyum Produmex an ideal partner for SAP Business One ERP and companies working with proteins such as seafood, lamb, pork, beef and chicken and those working with nuts, grains, vegetables and fruits. The system expands SAP B1 by adding functionality that manages a wide variety of business processes and information capture needs at a food and beverage producer, manufacturer and distributor including catch weight, GS-1 labels, and SSCC labels, FEFO stock management, route management and proof of delivery. The system has micro vertical application for industries including commercial bakers and bottlers.

Growing small to medium sized companies who wish to include mobility into their warehouse(s) and onto the shop floor but without launching into an advanced warehouse and shop floor system can add Produmex Scan, an easy to use, fully functional real time mobile barcode scanning solution for warehouse workers and or use the Produmex Operator module, a simple mobile solution to capture work hours and materials for manufacturing, service and project based businesses.  

Datalinx for Sage X3 offers an efficient, feature-rich picking and packing solution to allow warehouse staff to focus their efforts primarily on fulfilling customer orders. With the RF-based barcoding technology and seamless integration within the Order Entry module, Datalinx for Sage X3 securely and succinctly orchestrates all activities within the warehouse, helping to maximise human resources.

• Fulfilment following order receipt is simplified, as Datalinx for Sage X3 matches available stock to the order
• Staff are equipped with RF-based handheld computers, given explicit direction for every picking order, including verification of ‘picks’ by reading barcodes to confirm the product selected, the shipping carton in which it is placed and the quantity required
• Staff are able to pick multiple orders during a single ‘walk through’ of the warehouse
• The automatic generation of shipping labels, guidance of staff towards the most efficient sequences and serial number and lot tracking rapidly improve the speed and accuracy of picking, ensuring orders are filled and customers have greater satisfaction
• Advanced kitting functionalities direct the assembly of kits on demand and allows Datalinx for Sage X3 to manage multiple inventory items as a single-unit

Shipping requires great attention to detail, as mistakes can cause great expense to all parties involved, and can often lead to the loss of a client, legal disputes and fines. Datalinx for Sage X3 eliminates shipping errors through a streamlined shipping solution that:

• Produces packing slips, carton content labels and shipping labels before the carton is packed
• Automatic calculation of shipping weight and software to keep track of cartons for an order
• Offers companies the ability to shop for the best shipping rate to potentially save thousands of dollars annually, when integrated into a multi-carrier shipping system
• Is able to generate the required labels for hazardous materials and custom requirements, packing slips and generate Advanced Shipping Notifications (ASNs)

Datalinx for Sage X3 provides accurate and immediate information on the quantity, location, condition, status and history of any item in the warehouse at any time – eliminating transcription errors throughout the warehouse operations process. Fully integrated within Sage X3, Datalinx ensures complete control and flow of information between the back office and warehouse floor, while a browser-based interface provides the ability to generate reports and track inventory movement across the enterprise.

• Increased productivity and saving on labour costs through complete inventory control management that averts pickers being sent to an empty bin
• Enhanced effectiveness of Web store operations and overall customer service through fast-paced, up-to-the-minute inventory control
• The support of FIFO (first in, first out), LIFO (last in, last out) and FEFO (first expire, first out) stock rotation, serialised inventory and lot and expiration date tracking