A Look at the Technology & Systems Architecture for today’s Integrated 3PL Distribution Provider

ADS Logistic Services (ADS) is expert at systems solutions implementation with complete materials handling equipment integration.

ADS’s in-house software specialists, working in conjunction with RedPrairie, a global leader in distribution software, have designed a highly flexible system with robust tracking and waving capabilities.

At the forefront of the information age developments, ADS boasts exceptional EDI proficiency among the various forms of data communication. Unique client business processes with diverse formats for exchange of inventory and order information, have given ADS the experience to handle any file structure.

ADS has developed an unparalleled reputation in the industry for providing a turnkey customer specific and technologically elegant, flexible solution to a customer’s distribution and supply chain needs.

Their hallmark is the ability to customize their system, processes and operations to the customer’s operating requirements to bring increased service levels, supply chain solution diversity, reduce cycle times, and help improve inventory accuracy and visibility.

ADS Systems Architecture

• Red Prarie Suite of Systems: TMS, WMS, Workforce Management
• Communication: HPUX Server; Rolm Firm wear communication
• EDI: Tie Commerce/Sterling; 850, 852, 997,860,870, 856,215
• Database: Oracle, SQL
• Sortation Conveyage: Boss
• Crisplant: Tilt Tray Sortation
• Convey Age: Bushman
• Carousel System: Minerva
• RF: Motorola Symbol MC9060
• Bomb Bay Drop Sortation: Real Time Integration FedEx/UPS Direct Systems Install & Connectivity
• Back-Up: Multi-Server Back-up, Tape backup off site

The ADS teams’ extensive experience in warehouse design, logistics management, and systems integration, with an emphasis on customer collaboration, have resulted in the implementation of customized award winning facilities and solutions.

Built on a platform of the latest technology coupled with a continuous improvement strategy they are able to deal with the evolution of supply chain challenges that arise in the ever changing global economy.