IMSI successfully delivered a low-cost, high-speed, and scalable logistics control system built using the Python Flask web framework with Socket.IO to enable real-time data updates.
The control system is deployed on a Windows server using multiple Docker containers, with Nginx configured as a reverse proxy to ensure performance, reliability, and secure access.
The application is designed to manage any number of products across hundreds of storage locations within a warehouse environment. It is highly configurable and can be adapted to support any number of stocking points and any number of delivery destinations, making it suitable for warehouses of all sizes.
The control system also provides interactive navigation for forklift drivers, guiding them efficiently between the warehouse and other operational locations to optimise material movement.
Stocking and delivery destinations are equipped with an interactive operator interface, enabling users to seamlessly request stocking or delivery services by submitting product details and warehouse locations. This streamlined workflow ensures clear communication and hassle-free logistics coordination.
Each stocking and delivery station is integrated with Zebra label printers and Datalogic USB barcode scanners, allowing fast retrieval of information from databases and efficient label printing for stored items.
The application also provides a comprehensive event logging and reporting facility, enabling detailed analysis of operational data such as productivity, efficiency, and overall system throughput.