Dematic Warehouse Execution System vs Numina RDS

Dematic Warehouse Execution System (WES) coordinates warehouse and production work in one execution platform. It manages operations from receiving through shipping, with order management, planning and optimization, lean operations, and resource management. Rather than releasing fixed waves, a revolving order queue directs work continuously to resources; optimization algorithms balance flow across the operation. The system coordinates labor, inventory, technology, and equipment as processes happen, with real-time dashboards and historical reporting for performance monitoring and improvement. Its use cases include inbound material flow, storage, and outbound material flow for pallet-handling systems. Dematic describes it for manual, semi-automated, and fully automated environments. Standard interfaces connect with major ERP and WMS brands, with bidirectional synchronous and asynchronous messaging. Dematic says its software can overlay an existing WMS without requiring a full replacement and identifies itself as a certified SAP integrator. The offering is positioned for warehouse, distribution, and production operations, including high-volume and complex environments. Pricing is on request. Listed platforms are Android, iOS, and web; Dematic lists worldwide 24/7 lifecycle support.

Numina RDS is a modular warehouse execution and control platform that coordinates workflows, workers, and automation equipment in real time. Its functions include order release optimization, cartonization, voice picking, AMR robotic picking, pick to light, order consolidation, and labor tracking. The order-release tool uses AI and machine learning to optimize wave and batch picking and assign work across warehouse zones. RDS connects with ERP, WMS, and hardware systems through pre-developed RESTful connectors and open APIs. It can coordinate conveyors, sorters, robotics, goods-to-person systems, and automated storage and retrieval systems. The Victory Voice module supports picking, put-away, replenishment, cycle counting, and pallet building, with multilingual voice support and hands-free barcode validation. RDS runs on a real-time 64-bit Linux operating system and can be deployed on virtual servers or Google and Amazon cloud environments, with edge computers for real-time control. Numina describes RDS as suitable for facilities from smaller warehouses to operations processing more than 100,000 orders a day. Pricing is on request.