How can this be performed remotely when other consultants require a team of people onsite for weeks of observations?
No, it’s not a WMS and there is no interface with your current system. The DistroDynamics AI is a stand-alone platform that provides insights and information to optimize your warehouse in terms of space utilization, configuration and processes.
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How can the prices be so much lower?
The main data requirement is a fairly standard product file, listing a variety of product parameters that would typically be gathered using SQL queries from your enterprise system. This product file is provided by the client. DistroDynamics doesn't access client data or their systems.
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What data is required?
How is AI optimization different from simulation?
There are two types of assessments for a warehouse project. The first type is the “what if” analysis, where the AI assesses a specific, defined scenario. The second is an “optimization” analysis, where the AI determines the best way to do something in your warehouse. A typical optimization project is some combination of the two, often beginning with optimizations and following up with the other type as needed. The typical assessment is often completed within a couple of hours, depending on the scope and amount of product data. Overall warehouse projects usually last between 1 to 3 weeks, depending on how many assessments need to be done.
Simulation is a great tool for some types of analysis, such as assessing a variety of “what if” scenarios. A simulation project typically involves a period of data gathering which feeds a computer model to assess a variety of scenarios, ultimately choosing the best one. However, the limitation with simulation is that the one selected may be sub-optimal. In other words, a better alternative was possible but went undiscovered. The DistroDynamics AI has an embedded knowledge base that allows it to find the optimal scenario for your warehouse by navigating through millions and millions of potential alternatives.
AI and ML systems are on the eve of becoming the new consultants. The DistroDynamics AI provides the advantages of an embedded knowledge base, computational power and efficiency versus current consulting methodologies which are inefficient, expensive and approaching obsolescence. The much lower costs are simply the result of a very high level of compute and efficiency.
Is this a Warehouse Management System?
Is there any software or licenses to buy?
Those warehouse parameters that used to require observation and measurement by teams of people can now be calculated by the AI, thus all but eliminating the need for onsite observations.
What is involved in an optimization project and how long does it take?