Interface / Open Integration - DataHub

A good warehouse management system is the communication hub of the supply chains in which it sits.   Recognising this we developed DataHub to be a best of breed communications 'engine' for the supply chain.

DataHub works seamlessly with StockTrackPLUS to integrate the warehouse with a multitude of external systems including ERP systems, parcel carrier systems, customs and excise systems.

Multiple interfaces are supported, making DataHub ideal for the 3PL environment where one client may have SAP, another Microsoft Dynamics GP  (Great Plains), another Oracle and so on.

A simple to use interface configurator is provided for users who wish to design and maintain their own interfaces, this can be via XML or ASCII for example.

A compliance label design option available for users to design labels to meet customer or internal needs.   All major bar code formats are supported, including the latest 2D and compact bar codes.   Full support is provided for RFID, including to global EPC standards.

DataHub has been further enhanced with a label design module that allows end users to design and customise labels and forms from both StockTrack PLUS and their existing business systems. Examples include Sainsbury mixed pallet labels, Nestle pallet labels and GS1-128 pallet labels in general. The label designer is compatible with most thermal transfer and laser printers enabling companies to make best use of their existing investment. A straightforward graphical design Window enables virtually any label or form design to be produced.

All major bar code symbologies are supported, including GS1-128. ATMS is maintaining a library of compliance label templates as dictated by major retailers and manufacturers.  These templates will be freely issued to all ATMS customers.

DataHub also provides the ability to provide EDI, XML and ASCII links to customers and suppliers; including order receipt, advance shipment note receipt (ASN), transmission of despatch and ASN details  including the recording of mixed pallet contents and the production of GS1-128 labels. It allows business systems to exchange order, receipt and despatch information as well as product and stock details.

All modern supply chain systems must be capable of being linked or interlaced to other computer systems whether this be a customers system, an in-house system or a suppliers system. A typical flow of information to and from a third party is shown in the diagram.

DataHub, the ATMS e-supply chain communications hub, is designed for companies who need a cost effective, expandable and rapid solution to meet their growing needs within the Electronic Supply Chain.

In addition, DataHub provides the facility to enter and view information via Windows based screens and via a Web Browser.  The Web Browser facility can be used across the Internet or Intranet.

E-Commerce

Webspeed is a Progress product that allows ATMS to web enable any of its applications. This allows remote system access by any authorised user via the Internet or an Intranet, using a standard browser. Typical applications include vendor managed inventory, stock enquiries, order placement and order tracking enquiries.

Interfaces supported include:

• SAP Certified    
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision)
• Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
• Radius – PECAS
• Shuttleworth
• EDP Charisma
• Prima
• OSL Styleman
• MFG/Pro
• ABS Open Accounts
• ABS Open Logistix  
• Sage
• IFS  
• Efacs
• Ross
• e-Mirsal 2

Parcel carrier links supported include:

• City link
• DHL
• DPD
• DPD Ireland
• Hays
• Night Freight
• Parcelforce / Geopost
• Target
• Tuffnels

Plant and Equipment Interfaces

Our in house engineering team has extensive interfacing expertise and has implemented interfaces to automated warehouses, voice recognition systems, conveyors, automated label applicators, ink jet printers, weighscales,  fixed head bar code and RFID scanners,  sortation systems amongst other.