platbricks® - Smart Logistics Unlimited

Our modular system for your logistics processes

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platbricks® - Build Your Own Logistics

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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How platbricks® closes the digitization gap

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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.

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References

For a Comprehensive Overview of All Processes

The decision for a warehouse management system is not only an investment, but also a long-term partnership.

Efficient Warehouse Management at Three Sites

BB Verpackungen relies on platbricks® WMS.

Higher Process Efficiency through Full-Stage Digitization

With the help of an end-to-end IT solution, HTH Logistic Solutions relies on transparent, digital and intuitive workflows and thus strives for steady growth.

The highest performance when it counts

The conception and implementation phase for the integration of platbricks at MAINCOR Rohrsysteme only took one month from start to finish.

Innovative and forward-looking thanks to platbricks®

platbricks® was introduced at Imperial Chemical Logistics within two months.


Modernization of the Picking Process at a Global Automotive Manufacturer

A detail-focused concept for internal processes and IT was developed and implemented thanks to platbricks.

Reduced processing time in the picking hall

The digitization of logistics processes improves transparency, shortens routing times and creates paperless processes from goods receipt to shipping.

Partners

AISCI

AISCI Ident GmbH specializes in systems for automatic identification - whether barcode or 2D code, RFID, or industrial image processing.

Devoca

Devoca specializes in digitizing internal logistics and offers real-time solutions for efficient warehouse management. The Finnish company focuses, in particular, on speech recognition and effective, multimodal use in mobile solutions.

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.

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Best in Class!

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • By default, platbricks® is operated in the Microsoft Azure cloud.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

Business Solution: platbricks® Analytics
Business Solution: platbricks® Container Management
Business solution: platbricks container management meets IoT
Business Solution: platbricks® Chatbot Platform
Business Solution: platbricks® Driver App with SAP TM Integration
Business Solution: platbricks® Field Service

Upcoming Events

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Deep Dive

Demo System: platbricks® Chatbot Platform

Please get to know the platbricks® chatbot platform in our free demo system for 14 days and use the five bots provided in it. You can chat independently with the bots and customize or extend them according to your needs. 

White paper: "AI in Logistics"

In this white paper, we describe the importance of AI for the logistics industry, present some use cases, and provide tips and advice on what to consider when implementing AI solutions.

Use Case Collection: Use Cases of AI in Logistics

The use of artificial intelligence takes process quality and efficiency to a new level in logistics as well. Here, we have compiled ten use cases of AI in logistics for you and show their advantages.

platbricks® Warehouse Management System Basic

With the platbricks® WMS Basic, we have developed a simple and efficient standard solution to enable you to take the step into the digital world cost-effectively and via Plug & Play.

Demo System: platbricks® Warehouse Management

Get to know the cloud-based platbricks® Warehouse Management in practice and try out the module over a period of 14 days in our free demo system. 

Chatbots In Logistics: Innovation Brief

This Innovation Briefing provides background knowledge on chatbots and presents a number of use cases in detail.

Dos and Don'ts of Using Chatbots in Logistics

There are a few things to consider when introducing chatbots in logistics. Our checklist tells you what you need to pay attention to.

platbricks® - Smart Logistics Unlimited

Designed as a digital modular system, platbricks® can be used to orchestrate internal and cross-company logistics processes and execute them with smart mobile wearables.

Full Transparency in Subcontracting

With these tips, you'll be able to keep track of inventory and manufacturing steps at the contract service provider when subcontracting.

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Your Contact for platbricks, SCM, and logistics

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Bernd Jaschinski-Schürmann
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