With the new Work Scheduler for Warehouses, redPILOT expands its Operational Excellence Solution with a powerful tool for dynamic and intelligent control of warehouse operations. The Work Scheduler releases the right number of orders in the correct sequence to ensure that each area or workstation is properly supplied. Properly supplied means avoiding both bottlenecks and overcapacity. These calculations for the intelligent order release are based on real-time data, resource availability, and operational priorities—further optimizing the efficiency of logistics operations with the help of artificial intelligence.
The Challenge: Dynamics in Warehouse Operations
In modern logistics centers, thousands of orders must be processed on time. These orders pass through various stations — from order initiation to picking and packing, all the way to outbound loading. Each station has limited capacity, and the availability of staff with their specific skills, and machines with service requests in addition to order related performance fluctuations throughout the day.
Traditional WMS/WCS systems often release orders based only on staging or shipping times as well as possible station capacities. This leads to imbalanced workloads: some stations are overloaded while others are underutilized, resulting in bottlenecks or excess capacity.
Work Scheduler Ensures Maximum Efficiency
redPILOT’s Work Scheduler continuously analyzes:
- Work-type related processing time per station
- Available staff, their skills and current workload
- Automated system components including service requirements
- Order priorities and deadlines
Based on this data, the Work Scheduler releases orders in the optimal sequence, taking into account both human and automated resources. This ensures balanced workloads across all stations.
Efficiency in Automated Environments
While optimization in fully manual warehouses is relatively straightforward, complexity increases significantly with automation. Varying cycle times, technical dependencies, and limited interface capacities make precise control a challenge.
With the Work Scheduler, even (partially) automated warehouses can benefit from intelligent, dynamic order release. The system considers both human and machine resources, enabling holistic optimization of the entire material flow.
Intelligent Simulation & Continuous Learning
Using AI, the Work Scheduler runs simulations to determine the best possible release sequence. It also considers:
- Real-time shift data (e.g., pick/pack confirmations)
- Individual operator work speeds
- New incoming orders during the shift
The longer the system is in use, the more realistic and precise its calculations become — a continuous learning process.
Benefits of Intelligent Order Release with Work Scheduler
- Automated order release – no more manual waving
- Optimal resource utilization – bottlenecks are avoided
- Reduced lead times – higher overall system efficiency
- Flexibility & control – warehouse managers can intervene at any time
- In-day optimization – real-time response to changes
- Scalable for automated systems – ideal for modern warehouse environments
The new Work Scheduler brings transparency, agility, and intelligence to order management, no matter if you have the redPILOT® Operational Excellence Solution already in place or just want to use it as add-on to your existing WMS.
Contact us to discuss how the Work Scheduler can help optimize your operation with intelligent order release.
