LogistiX LEAD WCS (Warehouse Control System)

2023: Announcement of the Russian LEAD WCS equipment management system for robotic warehouses

LogistiX introduced the domestic LEAD WCS equipment management system for robotic warehouses on June 13, 2023. The system will be an alternative to foreign counterparts, which are used to control the automated equipment of Knapp, Jungheinrich, SSI SCHÄFER, Kardex, Hänel, Siemens and other brands.

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LEAD WCS (Warehouse Control System) is a Russian warehouse automated equipment control system using various protocols developed by the LogistiX group of companies.

The solution supports a wide range of AS&RS robotic storage equipment, cargo transportation and sorting systems from Russian and foreign manufacturers. These include elevator and carousel racks, stacker robots, AGV robots, sheet metal storage systems, conveyors, sorters and other equipment.

LEAD WCS, through a single interface, performs comprehensive control and coordination of the movement of goods and goods using automatic equipment. To implement the process in the warehouse, the WCS converts instructions from the WMS or ERP upper level control systems into a sequence of commands for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which in turn receive signals from sensors and supply control signals to the actuators.

The real-time movement of Information goods time is used to effectively control the flow of materials, taking into account the current load and the state of the specific equipment. The system algorithms allows you to use optimization strategies, such as dynamic selection of the optimal transportation route, as well as adjust it in case of equipment failure.

The departure from Russia of most international equipment suppliers made many enterprises think about finding alternative software. Our solution, combined with the accumulated expertise of the project team, allows us to import software from foreign vendors in a short time, even in the absence of documentation, thereby ensuring the continuity of the technological process of the enterprise. noted Dmitry Blinov, Managing Director of LogistiX.

The architecture of the solution provides high scalability when business changes and to support exponential transaction growth, as well as the ability to connect any type of equipment independently of the supplier. Integration with related information systems is carried out through the standard API.

An important feature of LEAD WCS is the optimization of equipment in the warehouse. The system allows you to automatically distribute tasks between different devices, build efficient routing of the movement of goods and increase storage density. The system also monitors the condition of the equipment and prevents conflicts and emergencies, ensuring high reliability and accuracy of operations in the warehouse. The integrated visualization system offers operators a real-time view of all events. The system has a built-in 3D visualization module for warehouse monitoring and a web interface for managing equipment both automatically and manually. The LEAD WCS solution can be used independently and easily integrates with other WMS systems. It is also part of the full WMS LEAD warehouse management system.