Warehouse Logistics

Warehouse logistics is one of the world's leading platforms for the functional comparison of logistics IT systems (WMS, TMS, RPS). It includes the majority of relevant suppliers, classifies their products and services according to comprehensive and meaningful criteria, and prepares information in a clear manner for users, suppliers, and consultants. In addition, it offers support for the analysis of listed logistics IT systems and delivering decision aid for the selection of a suitable logistics IT system regarding individual customer requirements. Founded in 2000 with Warehouse Management Systems, the Logistics IT Database now provides information on many different logistics IT systems. These include Transportation Management Systems, and Resource Planning Systems.
 

Tested and validated in detail

In order to provide accurate and reliable information the "Team warehouse logistics" annually validates the functionalities of the logistics IT providers listed on warehouse-logistics.com. The basis for this validation is a detailed questionnaire capturing between 2,000 and 3,700 functional aspects, depending on the system type. Only after successful validation by the independent and experienced "Team warehouse logistics" a logistics IT system receives the seal of approval and thus the quality seal of the logistics IT industry.

With our certified quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001, we guarantee high quality and objectivity in the software validation processes. This is another predicate of the "logistics IT database" and underlines the status as manufacturer-independent and outstanding experts on the market. 

The "Team warehouse logistics": Interdisciplinary and competent

Behind the platform warehouse-logistics.com and the services for logistics IT system providers, their users as well as consultants stands a team with 15-members experienced engineers, computer scientists, logistics specialists and marketing experts.

Founded in 2000 by Fraunhofer IML in Dortmund, the team is dedicated to bring more transparency to the dynamic and increasingly complex logistics IT market through new technologies and creative concepts. The aim is to provide market players with expertise and neutral information, to network and to implement leading holistic solutions for the challenges of intralogistics. 

How to find the right software application rapidly and economically

Based on the "Logistics IT Database" the "Team warehouse logistics" offers manufacturer-independent "Logistics IT Online Selection" as well as a "WMS Online Selection" specialized in warehouse management systems. This tool supports companies to identify suitable logistics IT systems.

Your benefit: You save time and money – and get exactly the system that best suits your individual requirements.
 

Clear criteria. Neutral tone. Permanent accessibility.

The "Logistics IT Online Selection" is based on a comprehensive, annually updated questionnaire that takes a wide range of functional aspects into account, which characterize the selection process of a logistics IT system. This service is vendor-independent and available around the clock in different languages.
 

Consultative support in the pre-selection of logistics IT providers

As part of the conceptual phase of a logistics IT consulting project with the "Team warehouse logistics" the future functional scope of a logistics IT system is defined together in workshops and documented in the form of a holistic specification sheet. The requirement profile defined in the specification sheet is then transferred to the "Logistics IT Online Selection". This approach allows both a functional ranking of the relevant systems regarding their functional performance, as well as the pre-selection of suitable providers (shortlist).

With one of the world´s most comprehensive functional logistics IT selection...

• … you are able to compare currently 90 logistics IT system* with each other regarding their functionalities in a short amount of time.
• …thousands of functional aspects are taken into account.
• …a customized matching of logistics IT users and providers is enabled.

Learn about our 2 access types of the "Logistics IT Online Selection" -the free Express Access, and the Premium Access for a comprehensive selection.

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*Status March 2023

Assistance in strategy development for your logistics IT

Do you want to support your logistics processes digitally? Do you have a historically grown IT system landscape in your company? Are you aware of the challenges and problems in logistics, but not sure which IT system can best solve them?

Let the experienced "Team warehouse logistics" of the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML help you find a solution. Through target-process design and strategy workshops, we will together develop your vision for a meaningful future strategy for your logistics IT landscape. If you are already one step further and you are looking for support for a successful logistics IT selection and implementation, you will find information in the "Logistics IT Consulting". 

What is the scope of "Logistics IT Consulting"?

"Logistics IT Consulting" focuses on identifying all IT systems involved in the logistics processes and the existing interfaces between them. In addition, the functional demarcation of the various IT systems used is considered. Gaps in system coverage and communication between systems are identified. The resulting system landscape serves as the basis for the realignment of your logistics IT systems. 

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A competent partner

Do you know whether your WMS meets today's standards? You don't have a WMS yet and are wondering whether it makes sense to introduce a new WMS in your company for the first time? Are you looking for manufacturer-independent consulting and support on the way to a future-proof solution?

If so, the experienced and interdisciplinary "Team warehouse logistics" is at your side. When planning and implementing new logistics IT, we work with you to find efficient, fitting-, and if needed, customized solutions. Besides, you benefit from a constantly updated market overview which guarantees an ideal basis for your decisions.

Which services does "WMS Consulting"?

Within the scope "WMS Consulting", the "Team warehouse logistics" accompanies you from the analysis of your current processes, through the creation of a target concept, to the tendering and implementation of a suitable logistics IT solution for the individual business requirements. The scope of services offered can include all project phases or only individual phases or steps (e.g. preparation of specifications, pre-selection of suppliers, evaluation and comparison of offers).

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The "warehouse logistics" glossary is a collaborative effort of the "warehouse logistics" community. It provides logistics IT providers and interested outsiders with an overview of terminologies and their definitions related to "Logistics IT".

Consensus on the terminology used in the logistics IT market

Every visitor to the "warehouse logistics" glossary as full access to the most basic functions, such as viewing terms and their definitions, as well as evaluating them. However, to use additional functions for active participation in the "warehouse logistics" glossary, access is required.

Users of the "warehouse logistics" glossary can contribute to its ongoing expansion in a variety of ways by suggesting term definitions and adjusting existing ones. This continuous expansion and validation of the glossary aims to create a unified base and common understanding of terminology in the logistics IT market.

For more information on the features of the "warehouse logistics" glossary and a detailed overview of the different access levels, please click here.

As stated by the motto “Inspiring. Vibrant. Digital.” The most cutting-edge IT services were once more recognized with the Innovations Award in IT in 20118. The Initiative Mittelstand´s expert jury once more gave   "warehouse logistics"  the best of prize in the IT service category. This demonstrates the platform´s successful direction once more.

Huber Verlag fuer Neue Medien GmbH awarded the most progressive products and solutions and presented them with the Industry Prize since 2006. The online portal "warehouse logistics" convinced the jury with its concept once again and especially this year and was named the winner in the category "Intralogistics & Production Management". This means that the portal continues to rank among the best.

Since 14 years, the Initiative Mittelstand has been honoring the most innovative IT products and solutions with the Innovation Award - IT. This year, the expert jury decided that the product  "warehouse logistics" was worthy of the Best of 2017 award in the IT service category. The WMS database is one of the best and continues its great work from previous years.

"With progress to success was the theme of this year's Industry Award, which was presented to the most innovative products and services. Among the best in the category "Intralogistics & Production Management", "warehouse logistics" could convince the jury and is among the best in the category "Intralogistics & Production Management".

Under the motto "THINK. INNOVATION." thousands of companies participated in this year's IT Innovation Award competition. In 2016, "warehouse logistics" was considered one of the best IT services by the expert jury of the Initiative Mittelstand. This shows how the platforms are constantly evolving in terms of relevance.

The online portal for "warehouse logistics" has once again convinced the jury and is now one of the top candidates for 2015. The IT Innovation Award of the Initiative Mittelstand, now in its twelfth year, creates a link between IT innovations and medium-sized companies.

The IT Awards 2013 jury gave a particularly high rating to the website with one of the largest databases in the world for WMS "warehouse logistics" and it is one of the finalists for the award for "Best e-commerce website". The main focus was on design and navigation.

The industry award was given to exceptional industrial companies for the eighth time at the Hannover Messe on April 10, 2013, by Huber Verlag für Neue Medien and Initiative Mittelstand. Warehouse logistics placed third in the category of “Intralogistics and Production Management” this year.

The IT Innovation Award of the Initiative Mittelstand, now in its tenth year, serves as a link between IT innovations and medium-sized companies. Out of more than 4,900 applicants, the online portal "warehouse logistics" particularly impressed the jury, placing it in the top group.

At the Hannover Messe on April 23, 2012, Huber Verlag für Neue Medien GmbH presented its seventh Industry Award to companies that have made a significant positive impact on the economy, society, technology and the environment. In the category "IT- & Softwarelösungen für die Industrie", the jury selected the concept of "warehouse logistics" from among the 500 best entries.

With this year's CeBIT Innovation Award IT, the Initiative Mittelstand has honored the online portal "warehouse logistics" of the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML in Dortmund as the best option for medium-sized companies in industry and logistics.