Choosing the right software is a strategic decision that will shape the efficiency of your intralogistics for years to come. We provide structured, vendor-neutral guidance throughout the entire selection process for the optimal logistics IT system (WMS, TMS, RPS, or MES). Our proven approach helps you minimise the risks of making the wrong choice and of poor investment, while ensuring that the new software solution fits your individual business processes perfectly.
Prior to the selection or implementation of the software, understanding the existing workflows lays the foundation for sustainable success. We analyse your current processes in detail and specifically identify concrete opportunities for optimisation in your logistics IT. You'll gain full transparency into existing bottlenecks as well as practical recommendations on how to streamline and improve the efficiency of your processes before the system is implemented.
The market for logistics software is highly complex and confusing, making it difficult to make an objective decision. We conduct a systematic and vendor-neutral comparison of suitable systems and their providers based on your individual requirements. This provides you with a neutral, fact-based foundation for decision-making, allowing you to transparently compare offers and identify the most cost-effective solution.
Future-proof logistics requires a clear direction to ensure that IT projects do not end up as isolated, siloed solutions. We work with you to develop an IT roadmap that aligns your logistics processes and system landscape with your long-term business goals. This ensures the scalability of your systems and provides a reliable framework for future digitalisation initiatives.
Precisely formulated requirements specifications are the most important foundation for an error-free request for proposals and subsequent successful implementation. We'll create clearly structured requirements specifications for you that detail all functional and technical requirements for the new system. This helps you avoid misunderstandings with software vendors and effectively prevent costly change requests or misguided developments as the project progresses.
Even requirements specifications that have already been drafted internally can benefit from an expert external review to prevent future misunderstandings in the project. We thoroughly review your existing document for completeness, functional gaps, and technical consistency. This allows us to identify unclear requirements or missing interfaces early on and ensure that you enter vendor discussions with a legally sound and precise foundation.
A professionally conducted bidding process is key to obtaining comparable, transparent, and fair bids in the market. We manage the entire bidding process for you — from sending out the documents and communicating with bidders to preparing the vendor selection. Using structured evaluation procedures and negotiation support, we ensure that you identify the ideal partner for your logistics IT project.
The actual rollout of the new software determines whether the planned logistics IT system will function smoothly in day-to-day operations. We support your company throughout the entire implementation phase and act as a neutral liaison between business units, IT, and the software provider. Through this close oversight, we ensure that requirements are met and that a successful go-live is guaranteed.
Outstanding user-friendliness is a key competitive advantage when marketing logistics IT. We analyse and evaluate the ergonomics and intuitive usability of your software solution directly within its operational context. By systematically identifying usability barriers, we help you to optimise your user interfaces in a targeted manner. In this way, we help you to sustainably increase user acceptance and satisfaction.
Profound market knowledge forms the basis for strategically aligning logistics IT systems and their further development. We analyse technology and market trends, consistently evaluate functionalities from the user's perspective, and use this to develop management proposals and strategic options for action. This provides you with a solid foundation for the targeted further development of systems and service offerings.
New ideas and strategic decisions benefit from an independent and critical perspective. As a neutral sparring partner, we support you with a methodical approach and our many years of expertise in analysing concepts, functions and strategic approaches. Together, we structure decision options, scrutinise proposed solutions and assess their impact on products, market position and customer requirements. In this way, we create a sound foundation for sustainable decisions.
Technological developments require up-to-date knowledge and a shared understanding within the organisation. We provide practical, fundamental and specialist knowledge on topics such as AI, logistics IT, warehousing techniques, robotics and other subject areas tailored to specific needs. Through bespoke expert lectures, training courses and workshops, we lay the foundations for technological and strategic decision-making.
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Four structured phases guide you towards the right logistics IT solution. Together, we define the optimal approach for your project.
We assess the current state of your logistics IT landscape and work with you to define the functional and technical requirements for the target system.
At Fraunhofer IML, we combine applied research, technological expertise and industry experience. Working alongside you, we develop innovative and practical solutions for logistics.
We are not tied to any software vendors. Our recommendations are based solely on your requirements: neutral and objective.
Over 25 years' experience in logistics IT. We understand the challenges and the potential solutions. From medium-sized warehouses to global distribution networks.
Clear milestones, transparent communication and measurable results. We work in a targeted manner and collaborate with you to develop concrete decision-making documents.
In logistics IT projects, you'll benefit directly from our »Logistics IT Online Selection«, which features over 109 validated systems from our extensive network of 85 providers. Take advantage of the free access to get an insight into the tool.
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