Ivaylo Bratanov – Product Manager for LIREX TMS at LIREX

What is the LIREX TMS Internal Logistics Management Solution?

LIREX TMS (Transport Management System) is a software solution that automates and manages all aspects of an organization’s internal logistics. It is especially suitable for manufacturing companies with complex logistics management of their internal processes, because they can easily plan, track and optimize operations and resources between teams.

The LIREX TMS system allows automated management of logistics processes without the need for manual processing, which optimizes the workflow and eliminates potential human errors. Operating costs are reduced and time is saved through flexible options to create a centralized process for scheduling visits and meeting suppliers. The solution uses collected traffic and delivery load data and directs trucks along optimized routes to loading ramps, which increases transport efficiency. LIREX TMS facilitates communication between teams and tracks every step of the internal logistics process in real time.

How can the internal logistics processes of a manufacturing company be optimized?

By automating routine tasks, communication between departments has been improved and the movement of vehicles is effectively tracked.

A solution such as LIREX TMS helps to modernize the internal transport flow management process by introducing centralized electronic management of cargo and vehicle handling. This avoids duplicate actions and inefficient routes, and the data is stored in electronic form with the possibility of detailed statistical reports in real time.

How do you explain to your potential customers the need for such a solution for internal logistics management?

Any unnecessary operation can cost businesses dearly. Logistics and resource management are key to maintaining high productivity. LIREX TMS is designed to provide an easy way to manage all stages of internal transport processes in one centralized system. The solution is adapted to the specific needs of the organization. This not only increases the speed of work but also minimizes the risk of errors, resulting in better efficiency, awareness of all participants in the process and higher customer satisfaction. In addition, the solution has an intuitive user interface, with access through any device via a web browser and the ability to integrate with existing access control systems in the organization.

To what extent has technology been adopted by physical businesses such as logistics?

The transport and logistics sector has traditionally been based on physical operations, but recently there has been a significant “recognition” and investment in smart and innovative technologies. Automation through AI algorithms, the use of IoT devices, and centralized IT solutions to manage logistics processes, including solutions such as LIREX TMS, are part of the trend for organizations to remain competitive, be agile and efficient, and reduce their operating costs.

How can a load be tracked through LIREX TMS?

It has full transparency. Through a web-based interface, the status of each load at each stage of the process can be tracked. At a glance, you can find out when this cargo will arrive, whether its weight has been measured and on which loading ramp they are waiting for it. Each participant receives the information they need from one centralized place. The data for each user is adapted according to the process and their needs. Everyone in the process knows what they have to do. Upon arrival at the gate, drivers know who should enter and which ramp to go to. Dispatchers, in turn, plan visits, monitor delays, and arrange priorities according to the workload of each ramp. Warehouse operators know who to expect and when they need to be ready to meet it. Everyone is informed about each step, and the system records the history of the beginning and end not only of each stage but also of the entire process.

Thus, you get a tool not only for tracking but also for controlling each stage of the process and accurately counting time for the implementation of the activities involved in it.

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