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SOLEA

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Spec score 6.9 #15 of 20 in Warehouse Execution Software

What it is

SOLEA is Balea’s Warehouse Execution System for controlling and automating warehouse logistics in real time. Its Hypertour algorithm plans picking routes and combines multiple orders into one run. A live dashboard supports analysis by wave, order or run and instant operational search. Machine-learning weight intelligence learns product weights, detects anomalies and is reported to avoid up to 95% of overrides at customer sites. Picking includes location guidance, item-control scanning and lot and serial-number traceability. Instapick records and time-stamps each pick for a reviewable history. SOLEA can control Balea equipment and third-party AMR robots, conveyors, sorters and AS/RS equipment. Integrations include an open API, standard protocols and preconfigured connectors for SAP, Generix, Reflex and Manhattan. One instance can centrally cover several warehouses. Balea positions it for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, third-party logistics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Pricing is on request.

Spec sheet

Purpose
SOLEA is Balea’s Warehouse Execution System for controlling and automating warehouse logistics flows in real time.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Product
SOLEA is Balea’s Warehouse Execution System (WES) for controlling and automating warehouse logistics flows in real time.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Intended users
Balea describes SOLEA for demanding logistics environments and names pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, third-party logistics, manufacturing, and food and beverage among its sectors.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Deployment
The FAQ says a single SOLEA instance can cover several warehouses for centralized management.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Integrations
The page lists an open API, preconfigured WMS/ERP connectors for SAP, Generix, Reflex, and Manhattan, and standard protocols.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Support
Balea describes guided deployment, post-installation follow-up, service tickets, and contractual SLAs under a support access contract.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Headquarters
St-Mathieu-de-Tréviers, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · balea.com
Founded
1987Read 28 Sep 2026 · balea.com
Company quality certifications
Balea says its quality management system is ISO 9001 certified and its welding expertise is ISO 3834-2 certified.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Deployment scope
Balea says one SOLEA instance can cover multiple warehouses for centralized management.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Equipment control
SOLEA can control Balea equipment and third-party systems including AMR robots, conveyors, sorters, and AS/RS equipment.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Maker and location
Balea describes itself as a French company and lists its address as 8 Av. du Grand Chêne, F-34270 St-Mathieu-de-Tréviers, France.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Operations analytics
SOLEA provides a real-time dashboard, analysis by wave, order, or run, and instant search across operational data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Operations dashboard
SOLEA provides a real-time dashboard with analysis by wave, order, or run and search across operational data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Order history
Instapick records and time-stamps each pick to create a reviewable order-picking history.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Picking optimization
Hypertour optimizes picking paths and pools multiple orders into a single run.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Picking routes
Its Hypertour algorithm optimizes picking paths and can pool multiple orders into one run.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Picking traceability
Picking execution includes location guidance, item-control scanning, and lot and serial-number traceability at each pick.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Product scope
Balea says SOLEA currently covers the WES scope in the WMS, WES, and WCS warehouse-control stack.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Security and compliance
The page says each pick is traceable by lot and serial number and describes the picking history as useful for ensuring compliance.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Traceability
Instapick records and time-stamps picks to create a reviewable picking history.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Weight control
Its machine-learning weight intelligence learns product weights, detects anomalies, and the page says it can avoid up to 95% of overrides.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com
Weight intelligence
Machine learning learns product weights, detects anomalies, and is reported to avoid up to 95% of overrides at customer sites.Read 8 Oct 2026 · balea.com

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Optimizes and pools picking routes
  • Real-time operational dashboard
  • Machine-learning weight anomaly detection
  • Lot and serial-number traceability
  • Controls robots and warehouse equipment

Limits

  • Pricing is available only on request
  • Implementation includes guided deployment and support contract
  • Weight result is reported as up to 95% override avoidance
  • Scope is focused on warehouse execution

Who it suits

SOLEA suits demanding logistics operations needing real-time warehouse orchestration, traceable picking and equipment control. Its listed sectors include pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, third-party logistics, manufacturing, and food and beverage.

Verdict

SOLEA combines route optimization, live warehouse visibility, traceable picking and automation control across multiple sites. Its open API and named connectors support integration, while pricing and deployment details require a request.

Where Specifiction places it

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