Jungheinrich Logistics Interface

Various technologies and solutions on the fork lift truck – such as RFID, warehouse navigation – require data exchange with the Warehouse Management System (WMS). However, most of these do not speak a common language. So to enable the communication, the WMS must be adapted. Using the Jungheinrich Logistics Interface means that these adaptations are not necessary or only to a very limited extent. This is a specially developed piece of middleware, which is installed on the radio data terminal and takes over the tasks of the central communication unit, ensuring the translation of the exchanged information. Integration into existing and new system environments – without functional changes to the WMS – therefore becomes quick and easy.

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Simplified communication between WMS and truck controller

The Logistics Interface is a powerful communication product which operates between the WMS and the truck controller, considerably simplifying the communication which takes place. The WMS only sends the job orders to the Logistics Interface, which is responsible for the precise communication with the truck. The organisation and control of processes is therefore possible in the WMS without costly changes. The modular structure of the Logistics Interface guarantees simple expansion for additional technologies. In this way, very different technologies (for example RFID, Warehouse Navigation, Automated Guided Vehicle) can easily be integrated into existing software environments.

Wide range of applications

The Logistics Interface is used as standard with the Warehouse Navigation in very narrow and wide aisles, as well as RFID technology, for positioning and the use of automatic scanners. The Logistics Interface can also be used to connect Jungheinrich's lift racking and paternoster racking as well as Under Pallet Carriers (UPC) to your WMS. In the case of the Automated Guided Vehicle, the Logistics Interface provides the WMS connection, advanced process logics, visual order management and more functions. There are a number of options for connecting to the WMS, including file transfer, TCP/IP, Telnet and others. But the opposite direction is also possible. This enables the Logistics Interface to send quick and easy feedback to the WMS.

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