Freezeserve – Case Study

Based in Liverpool, Freezeserve offers a comprehensive range of temperature controlled storage and distribution services throughout the UK and Europe, including state of the art advanced technology with full synchronization.ns.

The Challenge

Freezeserve needed a warehousing solution that would replace an existing SAP-based system and also integrate with their existing IT and automated cold store structure. A pallet storage-based system was required to manage the movement of goods both in/out and within the warehouse. The system also needed to manage orders from a central application and also offer real-time barcode scanning. This unique feature enabled warehouse staff to scan pallets, assist in processes like putaway and picking, and also track the movement of stock within the warehouse.

Freezeserve’s clients would also need access to view information on the stock held. Staging locations would be used both for goods in and goods out; these are areas for temporary storage before putaway or dispatch.

Pallets would need to be picked by batch number at request and also by product code, including case picking by a picking algorithm.

The overall aim was to provide one solution that will serve multiple clients and improve efficiency in the warehouse. In addition, the system must provide reports on stock holding for invoicing purposes. Other required functions included optional two-step putaway and pick, automatic importing of orders to reduce manual input, quarantine of stock, rework, shipments and 3rd party transport information.

The Solution

Amethyst Systems built upon their existing warehouse system knowledge to provide a complete package that would meet all requirements. This consisted of both a web application with SQL server database backend, reporting suite and a separate scanning app to run on Windows CE devices. The devices chosen by Freezeserve were the Boston 8550 handheld computer and the Vienna forklift truck mounted computer provided by TouchStar Technologies Ltd.

The Amethyst system also interfaced with the OptilogX automated cold storage facility provided by ORTEC, for efficient movement and storage of frozen food.

Key Benefits

The website and database is held locally by Freezeserve and fully supported by Amethyst Systems.

  • Simple and effective web interface for order input and stock management.
  • Real-time stock movement with barcode scanning system.
  • The ability for clients to easily view reports through a secure web portal.
  • Accurate information for efficient invoicing. A flexible system that can be built upon.

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