5 Ways To Stay Ahead In Unprecedented Times: The benefits SynQ software provides to automated distribution centers

During the pandemic, SynQ’s advanced algorithms are ensuring slower moving stock is positioned deeper into the automated storage, and faster moving goods are positioned on the outside of the automation for swift retrieval. The software also manages peak demands, and enables site operation teams to evaluate stock levels and make real time changes to improve stock retrieval and availability for dispatch.

SynQ can integrate to provide proven, standardized interfaces to WMS and ERP systems, including SAP and SAP EWM. The software comes with a range of business intelligence tools, supported by Swisslog’s skilled team of data specialists, that enable data to be transformed into intelligent insights

Hygienic practices have risen to high prominence as a result of COVID-19, so reduction in manual handling through automated solutions has become a driver of the success of companies in retail, food and beverage, and fast-moving consumer goods industries. Furthermore, SynQ software provides the ability to track and trace every product, so that companies can ensure that all hygiene, quality and safety standards and practices are being adhered to.

SynQ gives our customers the ability to capitalize early on new trends, and then deliver the right orders to the right customers, at the right time. As a full-service automated intralogistics provider and lifetime partner, Swisslog provides all the tools companies need to optimize logistics processes, from planning through to implementation.

Automation sites are able to adopt Industry 4.0 principles by using key SynQ Managers to support live operations. SynQ Availability Manger and SynQ Cockpit Manager have been developed to support live operations and take data to enable operations teams to drive efficiency, maintenance windows, and identify key processes to make intelligent decisions and to improve supply chain efficiencies. SynQ operator interfaces are standardized across various warehouse systems, training requirements are reduced, workforce flexibility increases, and operator efficiency is improved. Because the SynQ platform supports multiple warehouse control modules, it enables the use of a universal user interface across multiple warehouses.

For one of our customers, the manual loading of one truck would typically take 45 minutes. Since employing a Swisslog automated warehouse, controlled by intelligent SynQ software, this company can load 15 trailers across 6 docks every hour. That equates to one 22-pallet trailer every 4 minutes.