platbricks® - Build Your Own Logistics
Digitizing business processes end-to-end, avoiding isolated solutions, preventing complexity and staying within budget? Not that easy! What do you need to eliminate the "not"? A platform with standard interfaces to ERP/WMS systems, a control center with real-time capability, expandable process logic and configuration options, easy-to-use apps with state-of-the-art user interfaces and 100% software-as-a-service billing.
There are still numerous digitalization gaps and paper-based processes in logistics. Stationary PCs at incoming goods, a lack of storage location management in production or paper-based picking and replenishment processes are just a few examples of the potential for change.
We have developed platbricks® for this purpose: A digital modular system that can be used to orchestrate both internal and cross-company logistics processes and execute them on the move with smart wearables. The platbricks® "construction kit" consists of more than 500 features and functions that can be freely combined with each other in a wide variety of use cases. This results in numerous possible use cases and business models along the supply chain, which can range from the digitalization of an incoming goods process to the use of a complete Warehouse Management System.
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Optimization of the supply chain
Optimizing the supply chain is a key element for competitiveness and customer satisfaction. By using digital technologies and intelligent software solutions, such as those offered by Arvato Systems with platbricks®, process efficiency and transparency can be increased. This leads to seamless integration of your supply chain components, reduces complexity and enables flexible adaptation to dynamic market conditions.
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Increased transparency and control
Increased transparency and control in the supply chain are essential for proactive management and risk minimization. platbricks® from Arvato Systems provides a real-time overview of all processes, enabling significantly improved decision-making. This transparency allows companies to identify bottlenecks at an early stage, increase delivery reliability and improve customer satisfaction. At the same time, the increased control enables more effective resource planning and utilization, which helps to optimize total cost of ownership.
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Scalability and flexibility
The modular structure of the logistics platform allows it to be tailored to specific needs, while the flexibility of the solution supports a rapid response to new challenges and opportunities. With platbricks®, companies always remain agile and competitive in a constantly changing market environment.
Why platbricks® - your advantages at a glance
Short implementation time
Fast integration into existing systems and therefore ready for productive use in the shortest possible time.
Intuitive applications
The user-friendly interface ensures simple operation and guarantees high user acceptance.
Transparent cost model and fast ROI
With a clear, predictable cost structure and rapid amortization, the economic benefits are immediately visible.
Process transparency in real time
Continuous monitoring and optimization of the entire process enables fast and well-founded decision-making.
High scalability and flexibility
Adaptable to growing requirements in the future.
Modules - Our platbricks® building blocks
How platbricks® closes the digitization gap
In contrast to other IT service providers, Arvato Systems has the advantage for us that they offer a very flexible system that goes beyond the standard.
Arvato Systems - Your Logistics Specialist
As your partner, we not only have years of experience with IT, but we also advise you on the right processes and the optimal use of hardware (mobile devices, storage systems, IoT devices, analytics methods, AI services, and so on).
Your employees feel this too: the intuitive operating concept can be learned in a very short period of time and guides the user safely through the process. Process adaptations can be configured flexibly. platbricks can be integrated into any IT landscape via standard interfaces to many ERP systems such as SAP, Inform, or Navision.
For its competence in Artificial Intelligence, Arvato Systems has received several awards in the current study "PAC Innovation Radar - AI-related Services in Germany 2020" by the market analysis and consulting company PAC.
In the "Logistics/SCM" area, our AI-related services were ranked "Best in Class".
platbricks® Frequently Asked Questions
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How long has platbricks® been on the market?
platbricks® has been on the market since 2016. The range of functions and the number of modules have developed enormously since then and continue to grow.
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For which industries is platbricks® suitable?
There is no specific industry focus. In principle, the various functions and modules are aimed at customers from all sectors, in particular from the trade, wholesale, logistics service provider, Pharma and Manufacturing industry. Some modules (e.g. production supply) are aimed specifically at one industry, while other modules (e.g. Warehouse Management and Yard Management) are needed in all industries.
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What size of company is platbricks® suitable for?
Thanks to its modularity, platbricks® can be used for companies of any size. For smaller companies with low complexity, only selected functions can be configured close to our best practices in order to digitally map the logistics processes without great effort. For larger companies with complex logistics processes and a high degree of automation, more functions can be added, individual logics implemented and more complex configurations made in order to optimally cover the requirements.
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In which languages is platbricks® offered or are corresponding support options available?
The default is >platbricks>® is available in German and English and support is also available in these languages. Many functions are also available in other languages (e.g. Spanish and Portuguese). Additional languages can easily be added using language tables. Support can also be individually extended to other languages if required.
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Is platbricks® available as a cloud solution?
By default, platbricks® is operated in the Microsoft Azure cloud.
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Which connections are possible with platbricks®?
In principle, all external systems (e.g. ERP systems) can be connected to platbricks®. By default, we use our standard REST APIs to connect external systems. In addition, each system can also be connected individually. For integration with SAP, we can use standard IDOCs.
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Is platbricks® modularly expandable?
The various functions can be freely combined within and between the different modules and are compiled according to individual requirements. Subsequent extensions are also easily possible.
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Can platbricks® be configured by the user?
Individual configurations can be made at many points in the control station. If required, we train the key users so that they can configure settings and master data themselves, for example to independently commission new warehouse areas or adapt picking strategies.
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On which devices can platbricks® be used?
The platbricks® control center is web-based and can be accessed and used via the most common browsers. The mobile app is delivered as a native Android app. If required, some processes are also available as a mobile web app on other operating systems. When integrating hardware, we pursue an any-device approach so that you can use existing devices.
platbricks® Use Cases
Whether yard management, subcontracting, or vendor managed inventory - platbricks® offers the right solution for many supply chain challenges. Learn more and download our Business Solutions for free!
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