Magma has automated a warehouse of auto parts and oils based on Axelot WMS X5

2023: Automation of warehouse in Makhachkala based on Axelot WMS X5

On March 2, 2023, Axelot announced that the introduction of AXELOT WMS X5 allowed Magma to optimize warehouse operations and serve more customers while maintaining a high level of service.

The warehouse of the Magma company in Makhachkala serves wholesale and retail customers, and also collects orders for the online store. Earlier, the company's management set a goal to increase the efficiency and accuracy of logistics processes in order to fulfill all orders promptly and in a short time. To achieve the set performance indicators, Magma decided to modernize warehouse logistics and implement WMS in the warehouse.

Automation was preceded by a logistics audit conducted by AXELOT specialists. Based on its results, recommendations were given that served as the basis for configuring the WMS functionality and building business processes, taking into account the further implementation of the system. Cooperation between AXELOT and Magma continued at the automation stage of the Makhachkala warehouse, the area of ​ ​ which is 1100 square meters. m AXELOT WMS X5 was chosen as the software solution.

During the implementation of AXELOT WMS X5 virtual , a copy of the warehouse was created that accurately repeated the location of the bins, the mutual location of the zones and the distance between them. This test warehouse loop will allow the customer to independently debug testing and any settings in WMS before putting them into operation, as well as train users on a full version of the system without risk and fear of "breaking" something in the warehouse. From the first days of operation of AXELOT WMS X5, the customer's employees will be able to independently provide support and support for WMS.

The customer's wish was to keep one of the ways to place the goods free layout after acceptance. That is, in this case, warehouse employees independently lay out the goods, and the system only prompts where the same is already lying and controls the basic compatibility rules. After the transaction is performed using the shipping documentation, the cell in which the item was placed is fixed.

In terms of the selection process, task queues are formed taking into account the technique used. For example, a separate oil barrel is created for selection, because it must be performed by the loader driver. With the help of data collection terminals, employees can freely monitor selected goods, as well as inventory and movement. If an employee notices an item is defective or missing from the bin when performing a selection, the employee records an error in which the system creates a task to monitor the bin to the senior storage location. The warehouse supervisor performs the conversion operation, makes the appropriate decision on the detected deviation and records it in the system. The main goal of implementing the system, namely, improving the quality and speed of logistics processes, has been achieved. The warehouse left work on "paper," thanks to the organization of address storage and tracking operations in the system, the number of errors caused by the influence of the human factor was reduced.