14 Aug 2023

Logistics Control System

Tags

  • Python
  • Flask
  • Flask-Socketio
  • Sockets
  • Web sockets
  • User Management sytem
  • SQLite
  • Real time control system
  • Web Application
  • Logistics
  • User Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Functional Design Specifications
  • Zebra Printers
  • Barcode Scanners

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.

Services Used

Services Used On This Project

Control Systems Design

Control Systems Design

Where required, IMSI can take a project from the concept stage through to full production. Whether you know what you need or just know the problem, IMSI can work with you to achieve a solution.In terms of control system design, focusing on the bigger picture is essential. As an external partner, we gain a universal understanding in the nature and design of your control system, developing automation solutions that will enhance the performance of your entire operation.
Reviewing your system objectives both in the short and long term, we can help identify system design solutions to achieve improved reliability, efficiency and productivity. We verify whether your current control system diagrams are still relevant, before using our detailed analysis to design the new system.
Our fully integrated solutions include Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), variable-speed drives (VSDs), servos, motor control centres (MCCs), SCADA/HMI systems, machine vision and safety systems.
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Warehouse Management System

Warehouse Management System

A warehouse management system (WMS) coordinates the flow of goods, data, and operations inside a warehouse so inventory moves with accuracy, speed, and traceability. It acts as the operational backbone for modern supply chains, connecting people, equipment, and digital systems into one coordinated environment.

Core functions

  • Inventory visibility — Tracks every item’s location, quantity, and movement in real time, reducing stockouts and overstocking.
  • Receiving and put‑away — Guides operators through optimized storage locations to minimize travel time and improve space utilization.
  • Picking and packing — Supports batch, wave, zone, and automated picking strategies to increase throughput and reduce errors.
  • Order management — Prioritizes and sequences orders based on deadlines, carrier schedules, and resource availability.
  • Dispatch and shipping — Ensures correct labeling, documentation, and carrier integration for smooth outbound logistics.
  • Cycle counting and audits — Maintains inventory accuracy without shutting down operations.
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