Example: innovative warehouse software
“Together with the Fraunhofer IML, we recently developed a prototype for software at the Dortmund Lab that can predict when deliveries of goods to logistics warehouses will be delayed. The software can also automatically suggest how to prevent bottlenecks, for example by adjusting the shift schedules of warehouse employees. The prototype development process included supplying a database with information such as traffic data, holiday and vacation schedules, and information about stocks as well as successfully testing the database. As a result, we will be able to inform customers of discrepancies more quickly and minimize the impact by reacting swiftly. Beginning in the fall, we plan to roll out the pilot software for use in scheduled operations and implement it as quickly as possible at select contract logistics warehouses.”