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Gartner included Mantis in the 2022 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems

Mantis, a leading international WMS / Logistics software and solutions vendor, announces today its inclusion in the 2022 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems as a Specialist WMS Vendor for the third consecutive year.

July 15, 2022

We are thrilled to announce that Mantis is included in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant as a specialist WMS Vendor for the third consecutive year. Our award-winning Warehouse Management System Logistics Vision Suite is established among worldwide leaders.

Gartner describes Specialist WMS suite vendors as independent software vendors (ISVs) that focus primarily, but not necessarily exclusively, on holistic WMS suites. In addition to WMSs, they might offer additional, complementary capabilities, but these remain a modest percentage of their business.

The top three customer industries of Mantis are 3PL, distribution / wholesale and multichannel retail, with customers spread across thirteen vertical industries with a notable presence in e-commerce.

Mantis’ strengths are its WMS adaptability and flexibility, the strong local presence with an extended network of partners, its expansion opportunity in the DACH region, its adaptable solutions that support more advanced customization through scripting tools and APIs, as well as its differentiated inventory slotting vision and offering.

Mantis’ flagship Logistics Vision Suite (LVS) is probably the only WMS / Logistics software suite in the world that can be easily adapted for companies with sophisticated warehousing and distribution operations and automations. Its design represents a great leap in WMS / coordination technology, offering unique adaptability and outstanding upgradeability.

At the beginning of 2022 ecovium and Mantis joined forces to offer integrated Supply Chain Execution (SCE) solutions, especially to companies seeking global coverage and support. The transaction was supported by FSN Capital Partners, a leading Northern European private equity firm and advisor to the FSN Capital Funds.

About Gartner

Gartner, Inc. is technological research and consulting firm based in Stamford, Connecticut, that conducts research on technology and shares this research both through private consulting as well as executive programs and conferences. Its clients include large corporations, government agencies, technology companies, and investment firms.

About the Magic Quadrant

Magic Quadrant (MQ) is a series of market research reports published by IT consulting firm Gartner that rely on proprietary qualitative data analysis methods to demonstrate market trends, such as direction, maturity and participants.

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Mantis was a sponsor at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium XPO

Mantis, a Magic Quadrant Specialist WMS Suite vendor successfully participated as a silver sponsor at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium / XPO on June 6-8, 2022 at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort, in Orlando, Florida.

June 24, 2022

Mantis renewed its in-person participation at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium / XPO at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort, in Orlando, Florida. After being virtual for two straight years, due to the pandemic, this major Gartner fair took place and addressed the most significant challenges that chief supply chain officers and supply chain leaders face as they mitigate risk and navigate uncertainty in an increasingly dynamic and challenging environment.

This year we had the chance to talk face to face with the Supply Chain Symposium participants about the Mantis award-winning Warehouse Management System and performed demos of its innovative vision picking solution called VVR (Vision + Voice + RFID) which is probably the first real-life Vision Picking solution in the world that frees the hands of the pickers ensuring high performance with competitive pricing.

At the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium / XPO 2022 a Mantis executive was pleased to present a theatre session explaining how streamlining the inbound and outbound processes with advanced work optimization and automation is required to efficiently run high volume / velocity e-commerce fulfillment operations.

Logistics Vision Suite (LVS), Mantis adaptable and flexible WMS addressing the demanding requirements of large enterprises in more than 30 countries worldwide as well as the company’s dedication to innovation is why Mantis is included in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems as a Specialist WMS Suite Vendor.

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium / XPO 2022 conference delivered the must-have insights, strategies, and frameworks for supply chain leaders to think big, make bold moves and drive real impact within their organizations.

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Mantis exhibited at LogiMAT 2022

Mantis, an award-winning and leading international WMS / Logistics software and solutions vendor, successfully participated as an exhibitor at LogiMAT 2022 when the fair took place again on May 31 - June 2, 2022, in Stuttgart, Germany

June 14, 2022

After two consecutive years, where, due to the pandemic, LogiMAT was virtual, in 2022 the fair finally became live again in Stuttgart Trade Fair Center. Mantis, remaining loyal to its continuous presence at LogiMAT fairs, was there once again with its stand staffed with representatives from several Mantis subsidiaries. On its stand Mantis showcased its award-winning Warehouse Management System and performed demos of its innovative vision picking solution called VVR (Vision + Voice + RFID) which is probably the first real-life Vision Picking solution in the world that frees the hands of the pickers ensuring high performance with competitive pricing.

Furthermore, in a special and successful event, all the innovative solutions and modules of Logistics Vision Suite (LVS) such as "Dynamic Slotting", "Real-Time Analytics with Warehouse Intelligence", "Work Optimization in High-Volume, High-velocity e-fulfillment centers", etc., were presented to both current and prospective new customers, from several countries.

ecovium was also present at LogiMAT 2022 with an impressive stand presenting End-to-end Logistics solutions from a single source (customs, warehousing, shipping, transport and hardware). The interaction of the Mantis team with the ecovium team and prospective customers was tight and fruitful.

LogiMAT provides the trade audience with a comprehensive review of all the main themes in the sector, from procurement to production, warehousing, and deliveries.

The technologies needed for intralogistics solutions and process management are in focus at LogiMAT. This is the leading international trade fair that provides a comprehensive market overview and competent knowledge transfer. The unique infrastructure and clear segmentation of the exhibition sections ensured all participants get the inside track on first-hand in-tralogistics at LogiMAT.

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Mantis named "Provider of the Year" in Cyprus

Mantis seals its international leadership in Cyprus by winning the top award "Provider of the Year" and 3 Gold Medals in the Supply Chain & Operations Awards.

May 11, 2022

We are thrilled to announce that Mantis was awarded the top and exclusive distinction "Provider of the Year"for Cyprus by the jury of Supply Chain & Operations Awards during an impressive ceremony held in Nicosia, Cyprus. The institution that promotes "hands-on" Supply Chain Innovation and Excellence and highlights the best practices, honored Mantis for its valuable contribution throughout the years to the region’s logistics market evolution.

Additional to this highest distinction, Mantis was the gold winner in the categories "Digitalization in the Supply Chain" and "Logistics Efficiency and Productivity". The jury was impressed by the success story of Mantis WMS LVS design and implementation at Pharmaceutical Distribution Company - PDC, a company of GAIA Healthcare in Dubai UAE. PDC, the dominant player in the distribution of pharmaceutical and Over Counter / OTC products with over 9,300 SKUs, trusted Mantis WMS LVS’s unbeatable advantages and experienced a complete re-engineering of its warehouse premises, achieving "same day delivery" and minimizing picking errors to 0,001%. Furthermore, PDC opted for e-Commerce ready WMS LVS Mobile Vision Sales & POD to optimize the e-sales and distribution process, addressing quickly, efficiently and with great benefits the challenge of the fast-growing e-pharma market. The project was delivered by Mantis Cyprus's very experienced team.

Mantis LVS also won the gold award in the category "Software & Technology Equipment" for its unique attributes of true adaptability, outstanding flexibility, and easy upgradeability. This achievement points out Mantis WMS LVS’s top performance at a set of enablers such as its extended capabilities, real-time analytics, native integration with flexible and affordable automation as well as easy integration with automated materials handling systems - AMHS via Mantis WMS - WCS (Warehouse Control System), and effective A-Z orchestration of all warehouses operations through Mantis WMS - WES (Warehouse Execution System).

Reference Project

GAIA in Dubai achieves top performance in the e-pharma market with Mantis LVS

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Mantis showcased Work optimization in high volume / high-velocity e-fulfillment centers with the use of its WMS at Modex 2022

At Modex 2022 Mantis exhibited its Award-Winning WMS that enables customers to optimize their warehouse operations and enable high volume / high-velocity e-fulfillment centers to streamline their processes with work optimization and automation.

April 26, 2022

Modex 2022 at Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, Georgia served as an opportunity for the industry to congregate in person, shop for ideas and see new equipment in action once again.

We at Mantis were excited to renew our participation as a leading international WMS / coordination software and solutions vendor, addressing the demanding requirements of large enterprises in more than 30 countries worldwide.

At our booth we had the chance to talk about how our award-winning WMS can help you using our warehouse optimization, extended WMS capabilities and warehouse automation for increased productivity and reduction of errors to efficiently run high volume / velocity fulfillment operations for your e-commerce, 3PL/4PL, Wholesale Distribution, and/or Multichannel Retail business.

Furthermore, we showcased the way to achieve work optimization in high volume / high-velocity e-fulfillment centers, providing you with an overview of the inbound and outbound process streamlining, advanced work optimization and automation required to efficiently run high volume / velocity e-commerce fulfillment operations.

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Omonia Trans, a historic 3PL in Greece, meets perfect order fulfillment with Mantis WMS LVS

Mantis announces that Omonia Trans, a historic international transport and logistics company specialized in Fashion Logistics, implemented WMS LVS to exceed its customers’ new and evolving demands in the COVID-19 era.

March 14, 2022

Omonia Trans achieves fast, perfect, and flawless order fulfillment because of its recent strategic partnership with the international WMS / logistics software and solutions vendor Mantis. The company takes advantage of Mantis Warehouse Management System (WMS) Logistics Vision Suite (LVS) unique benefits of true adaptability and flexibility to offer a premium but also cost-effective customer experience to its clients / depositors who represent popular brands in the fashion, apparel footwear and accessories industry, cosmetics, temperature-controlled products, high-value merchandise, and other dynamic sectors.

Omonia Trans, one of the strongest 3PL and transport players in the Greek market and a pioneer in Fashion Logistics services was established in 1979 in Athens. The company needed to assure stock availability, top apparel management, order accuracy and even higher speed for its clients / depositors who face seasonality challenge and large-scale fluctuations both at supply and demand site under the existing volatile market environment.

Traditionally investing in technological innovation, the company was in research for the best-of-breed WMS, ready to deliver uncompromised quality and high value. The management team of Omonia Trans opted for Mantis WMS LVS due to its advanced functionality which guarantees inventory transparency, stock attributes adapted to the fashion industry such as size, color etc., full traceability, faster order execution, elimination of picking errors, an impressive increase of warehouse productivity and radical cost-reduction.

Mantis WMS LVS is deployed at the privately-owned warehouse facilities of Omonia Trans with a total capacity of 8,000 sq.m. of covered storage space, which serves as a Logistics Hub for the local and international market.

"We focus on the customization of our logistics and transport services, aiming at offering an excellent customer experience, unique for each one of our clients. By inaugurating our strategic collaboration with Mantis, we made the necessary step forward to empower our dominant presence in the market through WMS innovation."
Panagiotis Theodorou, IT & Logistics Manager, Omonia Trans

About Omonia Trans

Omonia Trans, founded 42 years ago, offers international freight transport services to and from most European countries and 3rd Party value-added logistics services. The company is specialized in Fashion Logisticsservices and provides customized solutions "from sheep to shop". It is also very active in the industries of cosmetics, chemicals and high-value merchandise, etc. The company also offers supply chain consulting and custom clearance services. With key competitive advantages, the crucial position of its facilities, its reliable specialist correspondents in Europe in 25+ countries and the specialized staff of 60+ people, Omonia Trans is committed to the coordination of the entire supply chain from end-to-end.

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GAIA in Dubai achieves top performance in the e-pharma market with Mantis LVS

Pharmaceutical Distribution Company (PDC Drug Store LLC), a company of GAIA Healthcare based in Dubai, UAE, optimized its e-commerce and distribution process and transformed its warehouse into a modern e-fulfillment center with Logistics Vision Suite by Mantis.

February 18, 2022

PDC entered the B2C sales and distribution channel, along with its traditional B2B channel, to successfully meet the challenge of the new e-Commerce and Covid-19 era. The company extended its already existing co-operation with Mantis and trusted the Mantis Cyprus experts to transform PDC’s warehouse on Dubai Investment Park, via e-Commerce ready Mantis WMS Logistics Vision Suite (LVS), into a modern e-fulfillment center of top performance. PDC also opted for Mantis LVS Mobile Vision Sales & Proof of Delivery (PoD) modules of LVS to automate and optimize, quickly and effectively, its distribution process. Shortly prior to this investment, PDC had once again trusted Mantis WMS LVS for the total re-engineering of its warehouse premises achieving logistics excellence in terms of warehouse productivity and customer satisfaction.

Covid-19 pandemic accelerated online ordering of pharmaceutical goods and Over-the-Counter (OTC) goods, urging the Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers to inaugurate home delivery, as a necessary step to preserve and grow their market share. This new business model changed radically the profile of orders which increased in volume but at the same time, included fewer order lines. LSPs were burdened with extra costs while customer service levels deteriorated because of the special needs of the new picking process and the vast number of delivery points scattered all over the seven emirates. Optimization with smart and affordable warehouse automations was the only way for PDC to cover its customers’ emerging needs for fast and accurate order delivery, while simultaneously restraining logistics costs and boosting warehouse productivity.

To overcome the obstacles that occurred in daily operations, PDC expanded its existing cooperation with Mantis by adding three pillars:

Optimizing the flow of orders in the warehouse via e-Commerce ready Mantis WMS LVS to effectively serve both B2C and B2B channels vs only B2B
Automating sales via Mobile Vision Sales
Provided elevated customer experience via LVS PoD

Optimization of the flow of orders in the warehouse: Mantis WMS LVS unique characteristics of true Adaptability and Flexibility, made it easy for PDC to establish a robust e-orders execution system:

Consolidated picking was adopted for single-line e-orders with the use of Smart Carts (Pick to Cart)
The packing process was enhanced by multipurpose Touch Screen Outbound Stations (Touch Screen Packing Station), etc.
To increase the Distribution efficiency, Dropship was established allowing PDC to pick up goods from Dropship partners warehousing and execute for them last mile delivery

Mobile Vision Sales: This modern web-based solution eradicates many wasted working hours on administrative tasks and streamlines the whole-sale process. Amongst others, it allows picture order placement, stock visibility and includes all pricing policies.

The LVS PoD client (running on Android or IoS), was also set into force, with the use of a plethora of strong tools such as:

Real-time delivery process monitoring,
Electronic signature,
Electronic capturing of actual delivery timestamp,
Task confirmation during delivery,
Automatic GIS data capturing during delivery,
Visualization of the delivery points and routing on the digital map,
Collect / Cash on Delivery (CoD) Management,
Visibility of returns status on the spot and automated creation of credit notes and invoices,
Electronic capture of reasons for delivery failure,
Automated re-routing,etc.

With POD, PDC now has route visibility and is able to make informed decisions based on actual KPIs.

The company enjoyed the great benefits of the implementation promptly after the go-live: Despite the complexity of e-orders, warehouse productivity increased by 40%, both order fulfillment rate and customer service level significantly improved while costs were radically restricted. The sales process became faster and more productive. Distribution management was automated and optimized leading to a shorter order-to-cash cycle and saving valuable time and money.

One year earlier, PDC had invested in Mantis WMS LVS as the best-of-breed platform to digitalize its warehouse operations and achieve "same-day" delivery. The solution was a complete re-engineering of the warehouse processes with the implementation of Mantis WMS LVS alongside the use of new, more suitable, shelving and storage solutions such as inclined shelf racking for most popular SKUs.

The success of the project was based on key factors such as real-time stock monitoring, ABC Analysis on three dimensions (frequency, volume, weight) and volumetrics for all SKUs and the use of the pre-packing process. Smart Carts (Pick-to-Cart with Lights automation) were designed and implemented as well as Multipurpose Stations (Touch Screen Packing Stations) for quality control and packing operations. Orders were routed via WMS LVS based on delivery points’ coordinates and loading operations were executed via RF terminals in real-time.

The impact of Mantis WMS LVS’ implementation was significant and direct: picking productivity quadrupled, picking errors were eliminated and due to this, returns were minimized, "same-day" delivery was achieved, customer service level reached the highest ever level and sales grew by 65% in half a year after the go-live.

"Mantis is a true business partner, and their hands-on approach demonstrates their technically proficiency in implementing a WMS for their customer. Not only are they professional and reliable, they also want to understand our business processes and work with us to maximize the effectiveness and practicality of the WMS. They are always available for us and are always prepared to support our needs of strategic growth and or for our day-to-day operational queries. This is one of the best Warehouse Management Systems I have ever worked on."
Sean Fryer, Head of Logistics and Warehousing, PDC

About Pharmaceutical Distribution Company

In 2015, GAIA Healthcare launched Pharmaceutical Distribution Company (PDC Drug Store LLC). PDC’s goal is excellence in supply chain logistics and digitized pharmaceutical product distribution for global pharma principals. The company covers 9,300+ SKUs in its portfolio that includes Pharmaceuticals, Over-The-Counter (OTC) products, Medical Devices, Controlled Drugs and Cold Chain Pharma products. PDC Drug Store’s GDP & GSP-compliant logistics facility is centrally located in the Dubai Investment Park and meets the highest quality and safety standards. PDC delivers daily to 800+ customers, mostly wholesalers, hospitals, and pharmacies via its own temperature-controlled transportation network throughout all seven emirates.

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Autoluxe Group, Israel, selects Mantis LVS for its new logistics center

Mantis announces its collaboration with Autoluxe Group specializing in import, marketing and distribution of tires, alloy wheels etc. The implementation of WMS Logistics Vision Suite (LVS) ensures the optimization of warehouse operations in the very demanding industry of automotive spare parts, accessories and tires.

January 31, 2022

Autoluxe Group decided to implement the WMS Logistics Vision Suite (LVS) by Mantis at its new logistics center which spreads over 19,500 square meters in Zora'a, Beit Shemesh, Israel. Mantis WMS LVS was selected to:

Manage and optimize all the DC logistics operations
Maintain service standards at high level
Provide an accurate and a real time stock availability
Ensure absolute control over logistics processes
Tackle the complexity of the tires’ logistics

The growth and the new business requirements have led Autoluxe Group to decide to implement a Warehouse Management System (WMS), capable of supporting the new strategic goals of the company by increasing warehouse productivity and inventory accuracy, while delivering an outstanding customer service level.

After exhaustive market research for a truly adaptable and highly scalable WMS, Autoluxe went for Logistics Vision Suite, after discussions with Mantis Israel team of experts.

Mantis LVS, with a proven track record in similar warehouses, efficiently manages and optimizes the whole processes, inbound, inventory and outbound including sophisticated traceability and labeling. Thanks to Warehouse Insights (reports & KPIs), Autoluxe Group is also empowered to make data-driven informed management decisions.

LVS is up and running in the new logistics center and is currently in the finetuning phase.

With WMS LVS, Autoluxe Group achieves:

Fast responsiveness to continuously evolving requirements
Adoption of new requirements in real-time with zero downtime
Easy deployment and configuration
True inventory visibility and traceability

Mantis WMS is implemented to meet the requirements of the customer, anticipating the future requirements and upcoming needs of Autoluxe Group.

About Autoluxe Group

The Autoluxe Group comprises of four companies specializing in import, marketing and distribution of tires, alloy wheels, garage and tire shop equipment and related materials. More specifically:

Autoluxe Tires: A leading importer of tires and alloy wheels
Technotire: A leading importer of advanced garage and tire shop equipment and materials
Tire Club: A nationwide franchising network of tire shops
Check Up: Advanced service centers for tires and supporting systems

Since its establishment more than 40 years ago, the Autoluxe Group provides services to a wide variety of organizations all over Israel such as: tire shops, garages, big commercial companies, vehicle fleets, leasing companies, governmental agencies, army, etc.

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WMS leader Mantis merges with leading logistics IT provider ecovium

ecovium Group and Mantis join forces to offer integrated, state-of-the-art Supply Chain Execution (SCE) solutions on an international level by combining platforms for TMS, shipping, customs and WMS.

January 18th, 2022

Neustadt am Rübenberge, Germany / Athens, Greece. Logistics IT specialist ecovium, a leading provider of SCE software and hardware solutions for Supply Chain processes, and Athens-based Mantis Group, a leading international WMS vendor, announced their merger under the umbrella of the ecovium Group today. The merger takes effect immediately and supports ecovium's goal of establishing the German-headquartered company internationally as a provider of sustainable logistics solutions. Ecovium and Mantis join forces to offer integrated SCE solutions, especially to companies seeking global coverage and support. The transaction was supported by FSN Capital Partners, a leading Northern European private equity firm and advisor to the FSN Capital Funds. FSN Capital, with €4 billion in assets under management and offices in Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Munich, is ecovium's lead investor.

"Logistics is increasingly global, spanning multiple companies. Our customers must meet diverse requirements more and more quickly because logistics processes know no borders. A single IT provider is no longer able to support all processes. That's why we have positioned ourselves as a group with interlocking logistics modules. Through the complementary portfolio and know-how of Mantis, we can offer our customers international supply chain management solutions."
Jasmino Burkic, CEO of ecovium Group

ecovium emerged from the 12 companies of the MHP Solution Group in 2021. The company was founded in 1999 in Neustadt am Rübenberge, Germany, and since then has grown to become a leading logistics solutions provider in Germany and the German speaking regions, with 300 employees at 12 locations serving more than 3,000 customers.

With 120 employees and offices in 9 countries as well as many qualified partners, Mantis is present in 30+ countries in Central-Eastern Europe, Israel, USA / Canada & Latin America, Middle East & North Africa and Asia-Pacific. Mantis’ flagship Logistics Vision Suite (LVS) is an innovative WMS / logistics software suite that can be easily adapted for enterprises with sophisticated warehousing & distribution operations and automations. More than 600 enterprises, many of them leading multinationals, representing all major industries (3PL, Retail, Wholesale / Distribution & Manufacturing) and selling channels (traditional & multichannel e-commerce) rely on Mantis to manage, optimize, and automate their distribution and e-fulfilment centers.

With the strategic move of Mantis joining the ecovium Group, both companies are taking an important step in their respective growth strategies.

"Enterprises are looking for comprehensive and seamlessly integrated SCE software suites and turn-key solutions with a proven track record in their particular vertical markets and geographical regions. Following this market trend, we have been actively looking to join forces with successful logistics software and solutions providers with a complementary portfolio and geographical coverage. In this context, ecovium is an ideal match for Mantis. The merger will make ecovium a global provider, backed by leading private equity firms, with a 360-degree SCE solutions portfolio. With this positioning, ecovium will play a key role in international markets."
Yiannis Panagiotopoulos, CEO of Mantis

As a result of the merger, the ecovium Group will become a global software and solutions provider with a total of more than 400 employees at 21 locations worldwide serving about 4,000 customers in a wide range of industries.

"We are very impressed with Yiannis Panagiotopoulos and his team. They have done an outstanding job in establishing Mantis as a leading WMS provider with global reach, and their extensive expertise complements our strategy perfectly. We are very much looking forward to working together to enable our customers to work sustainably, fairly and economically at all process levels and to set the course for new approaches in logistics", concludes Jasmino Burkic.

Robin Mürer, Partner at FSN Capital Partners, sees the merger as a highly attractive investment opportunity:
"The logistics software market is growing quickly, fueled by the explosive growth of e-commerce and the increasing complexity of supply chains. In addition, the market is still highly fragmented, and we see a clear consolidation opportunity. Our diligence has shown that Mantis is a recognized leader on an international level in the WMS market and is viewed very favorably by its customers and partners. We therefore believe that this merger will enable ecovium to become a global provider of a comprehensive logistics software portfolio, well positioned for further growth."

Ecovium and FSN Capital were advised by GLNS, Alvarez & Marsal, Crosslake, Frank Partners, Telescope Advisory and Zepos & Yannopoulos. Mantis was advised by STIFEL, Grant Thornton and Kyriakides Georgopoulos.

About ecovium

The software and hardware provider ecovium emerged from the 12 companies of the MHP Solution Group in 2021. The company was founded in 1999 in Neustadt am Rübenberge, Germany, as a manufacturer of logistics software. Divided into the five divisions Customs, Warehouse, Shipping, Transport and Hardware, ecovium currently employs around 400 people at 21 locations worldwide. With integrated software and hardware solutions the company develops sustainable and economical solutions for the entire logistics value chain.

For more information about ecovium, visit: www.ecovium.com

About Mantis

Founded in Athens, Greece, in 1996, Mantis Group is a leading international provider of WMS and logistics software. With 120 employees and offices in 9 countries and many qualified partners, Mantis is present in 30+ countries in Central-Eastern Europe, Israel, USA / Canada & Latin America, Middle East & North Africa and Asia-Pacific. Mantis’ flagship Logistics Vision Suite (LVS) goes well beyond the management of the warehouse to automation and optimization. Its design represents a great leap in WMS / logistics technology, offering unique adaptability & outstanding upgradeability, enabling its customers to respond fast to their continuously evolving needs while at the same time enjoying an unbeatable low multi-year TCO. Mantis 600+ customers spread across many vertical markets, such as Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Fashion, Pharmaceuticals & H&B & Medical, Grocery Chains, ICT & Appliances & Electronics, Construction Materials, Home Improvement, Tools & Industrial Equipment, Tobacco, Spare Parts & Accessories, Books & Office Supplies, Electro-Technical & Cables, etc.

For more information about Mantis, visit: www.mantis.group

Press contacts

Maren Weber, Director, Marketing
ecovium Holding GmbH
Neustadt am Rübenberge, Germany
Telephone: +49 5032 96 56 200
E-Mail: maren.weber@ecovium.com

Kalliopie Georgopoulou, Marketing Manager
Mantis Group
Chalandri - Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 210 6728190
E-Mail: kallgeo@mantis.email

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Mantis and Orphee Beinoglou achieved two e-volution awards regarding the e-Fulfillment Center of Public MediaMarkt (PMM)

The pioneer solution and the implementation of Mantis WMS for PMM, the first e-commerce retailer in Greece, in the warehouses of Orphee Beinoglou, won two top awards at the e-volution Awards 2022.

December 16, 2021

The jury of 51 acclaimed representatives of companies and organizations awarded the project participants in a magnificent ceremony at a central hotel in Athens which was attended by more than 500 market executives.

The centralized, high automated e-Fulfillment Center of the PMM group that operates in the facilities of Orphee Beinoglou with the Warehouse Management System (WMS) of Mantis, Logistics Vision Suite (LVS), was awarded with the GOLD Award in the category of Operations & Back Office and the SILVER Award in the category of Technological Innovation, from the well-known institution of e-volution Awards 2022 that was organized this year, for the 11th year, and awarded the protagonists of e-Commerce in Greece.

Mantis and Orphee Beinoglou have formed a long-term co-operation, with WMS - Logistics Vision to successfully support the operation of the Distribution Centers of the 3PL that maintains a leading position in the Greek market of Freight Forwarding and Logistics.

The centralized e-fulfillment center of PMM in Orphee Beinoglou warehouses runs on Mantis WMS Logistics Vision Suite and totally responds to the great challenge of the rapid growth of PMM and the vertical rise of e-Commerce sales in B2B and B2C channels, within the pandemic of Covid-19. This fact, combined with the increased seasonality and the successive promotional campaigns, brought about a leaping increase in the daily volume of orders and the urgent need for optimization with automations for all logistics processes.

Therefore, in a short period of time and with the constantly changing restrictions imposed by the Greek State to confine the pandemic, the centralized e-fulfillment center had to succeed:

Increase of the speed of orders execution
Increase of productivity and flexibility
Reduction of management errors in collection
Reduction of the warehouse operational costs
Control and transparency in real time
Maximum utilization of existing storage space

The above goals have been fulfilled to the fullest through the state-of-the-art integrated technology WMSsolution adapted and implemented by the Mantis team of experts. An effective combination of Mantis LVSintegrated with automations was adopted, starting from the Put Wall (Sort to Light with Lights from Pick to Light Systems) technology that was placed for the sorting of large quantities for both stores (B2B) and e-shop customers (B2C). For the smaller quantities, LVS drives a cross-belt sorter solution by Kinematic, while Conveyor Belts were installed to circulate the boxes between different floors.

"Together with our Mantis partners (WMS) and Orphee Beinoglou (LSP), we have implemented several automations in our new warehouse, such as put-to-light systems (Put Wall), a cross-belt sorter and more efficient ways of batching orders. This is indeed a great upgrade of the store delivery process and faster delivery towards our customers. Thank you, Mantis and Orphee Beinoglou for the continued partnership!"
Olaf van den Brink, Chief Operating Officer, PMM

"We partner with Mantis through a friendly relationship for many years now, operating their WMS LVS in our warehouses. Our co-operation for the PMM e-Fulfillment Center is the culmination of this relationship and we already enjoy the great benefits of both; Us as 3PL and our client / depositor, PMM. Thank you, Mantis, for the fantastic experience!"
Grigoris Mimilidis, Development & Engineering Director, Orphee Beinoglou

"The PMM’s e-Fulfillment Center project in Orphee Beinoglou seals Mantis’ technological innovation and e-commerce leadership. We will continue to evolve to be one step ahead and meet the new, changing needs of our customers and their clients / depositors. A warm thank you to Orphee Beinoglou and PMM for the excellent co-operation."
Akis Zaimis, Senior Business Analyst, Mantis

About PMM

PMM is a platform-based business with physical locations operating in Greece and in Cyprus. It is #1 Greek e-Commerce retailer and #1 omnichannel retailer in household / consumer electrical, electronic and entertainment products. It consists of two distinct brands, Public and MediaMarkt, following a merger in December 2019 which gave Public a 75% stake and MediaMarkt a 25% stake. Through its marketplace, the 1st and largest marketplace - the only platform of its kind in Greece - the company has grown to a truly digital company, aggressively harnessing technology to better serve its customers.

About Orphee Beinoglou

Orphee Beinoglou Group is the leading freight forwarder and logistics provider in Greece with subsidiaries in the Balkan States and the Eastern Mediterranean region. Trading since 1923, Orphee Beinoglou consistently provides the highest standards and quality services, with full commitment to the customer’s needs. Under the brand name OR.B.I.T. (Orphee Beinoglou International Transports), the Group offers a full range of logistics and freight transport services within every country that operates directly.

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