StockTrack PLUS core, the market leading Warehouse Management and Supply Chain Track and Trace System, is designed to improve control and efficiency within third party logistics, manufacturing and distribution companies. ATMS works with each customer to implement and configure the system to meet their business needs.

StockTrack PLUS core is an off the shelf package and is highly configurable, by the end user, by ATMS or a third party specialist. Software tailoring is rarely needed for most warehousing operations, this means a lower project cost within short timescales. The core system comprises the essential elements required for any warehousing operation, whilst the optional modules provide additional functionality to suit specific operations such as Third Party Logistics.

Core STP can provide:

• Improved stock control, therefore reducing stock shortages and allowing stock levels to be optimised
• improved stock location allowing for optimum use of people and material handling equipment for put-away, picking and other warehouse operations
• elimination of lost stock
• perpetual inventory and greater stocktaking accuracy leading to reduced costs and downtime
• improved traceability of product - systems can provide total two way traceability
• improved quality control - individual items or complete batches can be quality held and isolated - preventing held product from reaching customers
• fewer mistakes - the use of bar coding ensures that mistakes and their associated rectification costs are minimized, total stock accuracy is achievable
• improved management information - ATMS systems provide full, concise and relevant management information, in real time where required. Information which can be used to further improve the operation of the business
• reduced clerical work - the costs of clerical work are reduced, information is more accurate and is up to date
• improved stock rotation - the system can ensure that oldest stock is used first thus minimizing out of date stock
• improved warehouse utilization - the system makes the most efficient use of the available warehouse space
• provide high quality labelling of despatched product, bar coded to customer requirements
• improved costing of warehouse processes and activities
• improved productivity of warehouse operatives, all tasks are time and date stamped against the user allowing areas for improved training to be identified
• complete supply chain visibility

STP modules can provide:

• improved charging for pallet storage, pallet movements and warehouse services using the Charging module
• reduced transport costs using the Load Builder module
• the means to exchange electronic information with suppliers, customers and trading partners using the Datahub
• on-lin snapshots of current and outstanding warehouse activities using the Dashboard
• automation of warehouse tasks (including PI) using the Event Manager and Scheduler
• remote access using the Web Viewer
• improved packing during or after the picking
• control of the areas surrounding the warehouse using Yard/Dock manager
• tracking of returnable capital equipment including pallets, stillages and other non stock items using Asset manager
• easy assembly of materials or kits for production or 3PL environments using the Kitting/Assembly module
• a live, visual representation of the warehouse using the Warehouse Window
• accurate data recording and documentation for customs, excise and VAT using Customs/Bond Mgr/CFSP module
• customized labels and documentation using Bar- Tender software linked to STP