Overview
Understanding the Logistics, Transportation and Warehousing Operating Environment
Moving goods on time depends on connected sites, mobile devices and data that is current.
How the Sector Operates
- Warehouses, depots and offices in many locations
- Operations that often run in shifts, sometimes around the clock
- Drivers and staff working away from a desk
Where Technology Matters
- Networks and Wi-Fi across large sites
- Handheld scanners, tablets and other mobile devices
- Systems for orders, stock, routes and tracking
What Drives Change
- Customer expectations of accurate, timely delivery
- Pressure to reduce delays and cost
- The need for real-time visibility of stock and shipments
Challenges
Technology Challenges Facing Logistics, Transportation and Warehousing Organizations
Common pressures. Priorities differ from one organization to the next.
Business Outcomes
Business Outcomes We Help You Pursue
The business outcomes most relevant to logistics, transportation and warehousing organizations.
Use Cases
Use Cases for the Logistics, Transportation and Warehousing Industry
Scenarios with a clear logistics connection.
Solutions
Solutions for Logistics, Transportation and Warehousing Organizations
The solutions behind these use cases, and why each matters in logistics.
Services
Services That Support Your Industry Priorities
The Signisys services that deliver these solutions.
Technology
Technology Platforms
The technology areas involved. Specific platforms and partner status are confirmed per engagement.
Considerations
Considerations for Logistics, Transportation and Warehousing Technology Environments
Points to review early, so the work fits how your organization runs.
- Shift patterns and the windows available for changes
- Large sites, yards and areas that are hard to cover with Wi-Fi
- Rugged and shared devices used by many staff
- Connections with carriers, customers and partner systems
- Physical conditions, such as cold stores, dust or distance
- Industry or customer requirements that apply
Our Approach
How We Work with Logistics, Transportation and Warehousing Organizations
Tailored to each engagement, and planned around operations.
Discover
Understand your sites, devices, systems and priorities.
Assess
Review the current environment, risks, gaps and constraints.
Design
Define an approach that fits operational requirements and business goals.
Implement
Deliver agreed changes with testing, scheduled around shifts and peak periods.
Optimize
Measure results and identify further improvements, where in scope.
Measuring Progress
Measuring Progress
Example measures, not results achieved by Signisys. Agree a baseline, and keep targets separate from measured results.
Network Availability
The share of time site networks and Wi-Fi are available.
Device Readiness
The share of mobile devices working and up to date.
Incident Frequency
How often IT or network incidents disrupt operations.
Reporting Time
How long it takes to produce key operational reports.
Why Signisys
How We Support Industry Priorities
How Signisys works, from the first assessment to handover and beyond.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from logistics, transportation and warehousing organizations.
Which technology priorities can Signisys help logistics organizations address?
Multi-site connectivity, warehouse Wi-Fi, mobile device management, business continuity and connected operational data.
Can the approach support many sites and existing systems?
Yes. Work starts with an assessment of your sites, devices and systems, so changes fit what is already in place.
How do you work around shifts and peak periods?
Changes are planned with your teams and scheduled for agreed windows, to limit disruption to operations.
How are security and continuity requirements considered?
They are reviewed during the assessment, and the design includes protection and recovery arrangements that fit your operations.
How can we measure the impact of a technology initiative?
Agree a baseline for measures such as network availability, device readiness, incident frequency and reporting time, and track them over time.
Let's Talk Logistics IT
Share your operational challenges and goals with Signisys to explore technology options that fit your environment.