Filuet RS, the Russian arm of the Filuet Group international logistics operator, runs Logistics Vision Suite

Filuet RS, the Russian arm of the Filuet Group international logistics operator, runs Logistics Vision Suite

Filuet RS, the Russian arm of the Filuet Group international logistics operator, provides contract logistics services to the direct selling industry. The company, which operates in the Russian market since 1992, has expert knowledge of the organizational and operational principles and practices of the direct selling industry. The operator offers its customers a unique set of logistics solutions designed to suit individual customer needs. The latest technologies are selected and implemented by Filuet, in order to build an effective integration with each client, improving the manageability and transparency of the client's processes.

Filuet RS, being a high class logistics operator, could not select anything else than an international class WMS such as Logistics Vision Suite (LVS) that is proven in the market as the WMS of choice for large and medium logistics operators. LVS was implemented in one of the warehouses of the operator, with a total area of o​​ver 4,000 sqm, a capacity of 4,500 pallets and 21 concurrent users. The warehouse includes a mezzanine and a conveyor belt with flow racks to efficiently support small size orders.

Among the interesting features of this project were the following:

  • The implementation of sets (in addition to pieces) through LVS' kitting module.
  • The automatic generation of shipping documents that are compliant with the courier service of the Russian Post. The printing is easily initiated by the users through their own RF terminals that retrieve in online mode the proper formats from the official web site of the Russian Post.
  • The weight and volume of shipping units (boxes) is automatically captured and controlled through an automatic / tight integration with weighing equipment CAS.
  • LVS exchanges electronic data with the ERP systems of the operator's clients through Microsoft's BizTalk Server.

"ant Technologies team implemented the project in time and provided us with an excellent post-implementation support. The system has broad functionality and flexibility that greatly facilitates the implementation of any type of logistics process and task".

Yuri Mikhailov, Project Manager, Filuet RS


PAEGAE, a leading logistics services provider in Greece, runs Logistics Vision Suite

PAEGAE, a leading logistics services provider in Greece, runs Logistics Vision Suite

PAEGAE, founded in 1907 in Athens, is 100% subsidiary of NBG (National Bank of Greece), but operates independently under the provisions of Greek law.

The company has a total area of ​​105,000 m2 of indoor and 1,100,000 m2 of outdoor space, making it the single largest logistics facility in Greece, having also additionally to the above customs bonded warehouses.

The company offers a comprehensive spectrum of logistics services including among else 3PL services and storage space rental, storage and handling of cars, storage and physical retrieving of archived documents, management and digitizing of records and issuance of financing lien on goods.

The need to standardize the logistics processes, minimize errors during picking / put-away, improve productivity of staff and resources, increased the utilization of storage space and provided full goods traceability, led the company to invest in an advanced WMS covering all its activities.

Mantis' Logistics Vision software suite (LVS) was selected by the PAEGAE's experts after a thorough evaluation of top local and international systems. The system that has been put successfully in operation for several months now enabled the company to achieve all its goals.

Special attention during the implementation of LVS was given to improve the handling of the huge document archives belonging to the NBG group and other organizations (1,500,000 active mortgage loans in 100,000 boxes, other archived docs in 150,000 boxes and 12,000 pallets, administration material stored in 1,100 folders and 50 cartons as well as 500,000 files stored in roller archives). In this context, LVS has also been setup to control a specialized rapid withdrawal system from JUNREIGH that was purchased by PAEGAE in order to support 28,800 storage locations.

"PAEGAE's wide spectrum of services and especially the automation of handling of the huge physical document archives was a challenge for Mantis. However the unique adaptability of LVS along with the extensive experience of Mantis' consultants resulted in an absolute success."

Argyris Papantonopoulos, Business Development Manager, Mantis Hellas


Argosy the biggest grocery supplier in Cyprus implements Pick by Voice by Mantis

Argosy the biggest grocery supplier in Cyprus implements Pick by Voice by Mantis

Argosy is the biggest supplier to the grocery retail sector in Cyprus. Their sales account for about 5% of the total grocery business which is estimated to be around €1.5 billion. Their distribution network reaches directly close to 2,000 outlets - hypermarkets, supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores (kiosks, bakeries etc.) - that account for over 95% of the total trade sales.

Argosy handles quality brands of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), most of which hold one of the top three positions in their respective market category. Apart from FMCG their portfolio includes brands like Colman's, Dettol, Elite, Energizer, Hawaiian Tropic, Kallimanis, Kellogg`s Special K, Jacobs, Philadelphia, Philips, etc.

The company owns and operates a modern distribution / logistics center, adhering to the highest standards. The National Distribution Centre (NDC) is strategically located for easy access to all parts of the island. It has four different temperature controlled zones and can manage pallet / case/ piece / kilo handling operations, according to suppliers' specifications and demands, ensuring optimal quality for the consumer. All procedures implemented in relation to receiving / storage / delivery, have been ISO 22,000 certified.

A seamless warehouse operation has already been achieved with the implementation of Logistics Vision Suiteby Mantis.

Argosy saw an increase of business and therefore needed faster order fulfilment processes.

Having recognized the value of Logistics Vision Suite Argosy has decided to further invest in Mantis' Automations for Logistics Vision Suite. Pick by Voice was implemented to accommodate hands-free and eyes free picking to increase picking speed and maximize picking accuracy. The solution is based on Honewell Vocollect hardware and middleware software integrated with Logistics Vision Suite.

Logistics Vision Suite and Pick to Voice project was implemented by Mantis Cyprus.


Russian logistic operator Point Logistics selects Logistics Vision Suite to manage its warehousing operations

Russian logistic operator Point Logistics selects Logistics Vision Suite to manage its warehousing operations

Point Logistics, through its modern A-class warehouse with a total area of over 40,000 sq.m. provides its customers with a wide range of warehouse logistics services. The modern warehouse infrastructure includes among else the following:

  • Support for pallets EUR (800 x 1,200) and FIN (1,000 x 1,200) standard with a height of up to 2,500 mm and weight up to 1,200 kg.
  • A modern racking system that can be transformed depending on the load requirements thus saving time in handling of goods and reducing storage costs.
  • Highly reliable and productive equipment, from the German manufacturer Jungheinrich, providing a secure and efficient handling of cargo load.
  • Reach trucks and electro loaders equipped with side grips (clamps) for the handling of large cargoes arriving without pallets (refrigerators, washing machines, etc). Pick-and-place air locks equipped with special bridges allow the serving of vehicles with any loading height and width of the truck.
  • Two freight ramps for low-floor transport.
  • Automatic heating control ensures the adjustment of temperature in different areas of the warehouse. Temperature inside the warehouse in winter is not below +16oC.
  • A modern fire suppression system and a CCTV that along with a well-trained / disciplined staff and additional optional liability insurance guarantee the safety of the customers' cargo.

Thanks to the new warehouse management system (WMS Logistics Vision Suite) the various warehousing processes have been automated. The goods flow management is done in real time. The receiving and acceptance of goods, the put-away as well as the picking and shipping are done through wireless data collection terminals, with mandatory scanning of the relevant barcodes.

The warehouse operates 24 hours 7 days a week (with the only day off being the 1st of January every year). Three Data Processing Centers (DPC) and two fiber-optic communication lines along with own energy center and a backup connection to the power grid ensure an uninterrupted operation of the warehousing and IT systems.

Point Logistics provides its customers with the following services:

  • Pallet storage services (almost of any size, weighing up to 1,200 kg).
  • Packaged and piece storage.
  • Acceptance of goods received on pallets and in bulk.
  • Picking of pallets - boxes - pieces.
  • Marking (labeling), handling of sets and repackaging.
  • Complete information to customers.
  • Assistance in electronic data exchange between client's IT system and Point Logistics accounting system.
  • Authorized economic operator with its own parking for 240 eurotrucks, customs warehouse and temporary storage warehouse acts directly at the logistics center. Thus, a complex customer service is provided. After customs clearance, goods move to Point Logistics warehouse.

Agromarket a leading importer, producer and distributor of pesticides in Serbia trusts Mantis to unify its logistics operations

Agromarket a leading importer, producer and distributor of pesticides in Serbia trusts Mantis to unify its logistics operations

Agromarket is a private company - joint stock company founded in 1991. Today, more than 20 years after its foundation, Agromarket is a producer, one of leading importers, representatives and distributors of a large number of articles that successfully fulfills all requests of buyers in the region of the West Balkans - Serbia (including Kosovo), BiH, Montenegro.

Apart from being a representative of brands of the world's leading producers of pesticides (Syngenta, Du Pont, Dow AgroSciences, Bayer Cropscience, BASF, United Phosphorus, Arysta LifeScience, Sinochem Ningbo, Agriphar, Spiess Urania, Cheminova, Nissan Chemical Industries, Zapi, Goemar, Galenika Fitofarmacija, Cinkarna, ..), domestic and foreign selection houses (NS seme, Franchi sementi, KWS, ZP), garden and professional programme (Dolmar, Oregon, G.F., Di Martino, Al-Ko, Telwin, Elpumps, ..) in the first decade of 21 century Agromarket has also developed its own brands (Villager, AGM, Fitofert, ..).

Agromarket is one of the leading suppliers on the pesticides market in Serbia, with distributors' share of around 1/3 of total Serbian market. Almost 30,000 tones of seeds make more than 1/4 of the structure of the total turnover - small grains, corn and more than 3 million packs of agricultural crops - vegetables, flowers, grass and forage plants. At the same time, Agromarket is the owner of Sampion, sort of rye, and Rtanj, sort of triticale, which are produced, processed and distributed both in domestic and foreign markets.

Diverse needs in Warehouse processes, Distribution and Retail as well as experiencing a steady growth has made it imperative for Agromarket to select a state-of-the-art Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Agromarket has selected Mantis to unify all its warehouse related operations with Logistics Vision Suite, to hold better insight of its purchases, sales and its inventory. Additionally, they expect to decrease time and effort in following up all its warehouse processes.


Rejsi Farma the leading distributor of pharmaceutical products in Albania entrusts Mantis to elevate its distribution operations

Rejsi Farma the leading distributor of pharmaceutical products in Albania entrusts Mantis to elevate its distribution operations

Rejsi Farma has been Albania's number one distributor of pharmaceuticals products. Rejsi Farma works with many of Europe's leading pharmaceuticals companies - including Roche, Sanofi, Novartis, Bayer, GSK and AstraZeneca - and has earned a strong reputation as a reliable, stable business partner in Albania.

Explaining Rejsi Farma's competitive edge, Mr. Nexhat Sheqi, Director, who runs the company with his wife, Merita Sheqi, says, "We offer high quality products and we work only with serious companies. We are good about making payments and have built up the business slowly and steadily". He welcomes the chance to work with more international pharmaceuticals companies.

Rejsi Farma has helped to build strong foundations for the future growth of Albania's high potential pharmaceuticals sector and is playing a key role in the drive to make Albania a member of the EU. "We need to brand Albania for the EU and make the country more competitive in dealing with international funders and partners", Nexhat Sheqi believes. As for Rejsi Farma, he adds, "We will continue to be number one in Albania's totally open pharmaceuticals sector".

Due to its own steady growth, Rejsi Farma experienced increased needs in Distribution and Warehouse Management System (WMS) operations. The company needed a modern solution to cover their existing needs and to be able to scale with them in their course to further expansion.

Rejsi Farma wanted to invest in an international solutions provider with deep experience in the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics market and a leader in southeastern Europe.

Mantis and Logistics Vision Suite came as an obvious choice for Rejsi Farma based on the above requirements.

The project was implemented by Mantis Greece.


Macedonian Logistics a refrigerated storage distributor in Greece chose Logistics Vision Suite

Macedonian Logistics a refrigerated storage distributor in Greece chose Logistics Vision Suite

Macedonian Logistics is a refrigerated warehousing and storage company in Langadas, Greece. The company was founded in 2009.

Macedonian Logistics is a part of the Discount Markt - Super Market Egnatia S.A. Group. and is found having main target to provide services regarding the storage and distribution to Super Markets of the group all around Northern Greece. Discount Markt was founded in 1992 has 44 stores in Northern Greece and more than 500 employees. It offers consumers fresh products privately label or brander in low prices.

Macedonian Logistics needed a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that would be adaptable to cool cargo needs.

Macedonian Logistics chose Logistics Vision Suite by Mantis in order to cover their demands and to optimize their provided services towards the group's super markets.

Mantis's know-how, its solution's flexibility and best practices, incorporated in Logistics Vision Suite, proved to be a guaranty for a normalized implementation as well as added value from its adoption.


Solgar's distributor in Israel relies on Mantis and its partner BOS to automate its new logistics center in Tel Aviv

Solgar's distributor in Israel relies on Mantis and its partner BOS to automate its new logistics center in Tel Aviv

Ambrosia Superhub Ltd., is the distributor in Israel of Solgar, the well-known international brand of vitamins and food additives.

Solgar has been innovating and producing fine quality nutritional supplements since 1947. Their ongoing mission is to provide consumers with top-quality, innovative, science-based nutritional supplements to support their total health and well-being. They are committed to exclusively distributing their products in the natural products industry where knowledgeable retailers worldwide can guide consumers through the vast array of choices.

Ambrosia Superhub Ltd. needed a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that would comply with Solgar's advanced requirements.

Because of the above the company selected Logistics Vision Suite by Mantis to manage and optimize its new logistics centre in the country.

The deployment of Logistics Vision Suite and its adaptation to the needs of Ambrosia was successfully completed by Mantis' partner Bos - Dimex.

"We were in a process of building a new logistic center and required a solution to manage the inventory and optimize the processes. We selected Bos as the integrator because of its proven track record and extensive experience in implementing projects of tracking and identification in logistic centers."

Eitan Markovich, CEO, Ambrosia

"I am delighted with this recent implementation of our system. Not only does it add another successful project in Israel but it proves the capabilities of Bos. I am confident that this collaboration has a promising future. Mantis, after more than 6 years of successful operation in Israel, is the only international vendor having a strong presence in the Israeli logistics software and solutions market" and Mr. Yotam Ben Ari, the General Manager of Mantis' subsidiary in Israel (Mantis Israel), added "We teamed up with Bos due to its long experience in logistics. Bos' skills and know-how gives added value to our offerings of both products and services. Together with Bos, we can offer an one stop shop for Supply Chain Management solutions, to the benefit of our customers."

Faidon Daskopoulos, EMEA Director, Mantis

"The partnership with Mantis advances our strategy to expand our product offerings. I am very pleased that in the relatively short period since we started the collaboration with Mantis we were able to deliver this successful and challenging project."

Mr. Yuval Viner, CEO, Bos - Dimex


Pharmis, a major Pharma Logistics Service Provider, in Greece, selected Logistics Vision Suite by Mantis for its flexibility

Pharmis, a major Pharma Logistics Service Provider, in Greece, selected Logistics Vision Suite by Mantis for its flexibility

Pharmis, is a specialized Commerce and Logistics Service Provider in the pharmaceutical field.

Pharmis operates over 4,000 sq. m. of owned warehouse space in Krioneri, Attica. The facilities are GDP-certified and conform to all required world class standards, from the security systems to the Warehouse Management Systems.

The company's facilities have the capacity to host over 5,000 pallets and include a cold chain specialized area for controlled drugs and temperature sensitive products with a capacity of over 100 pallets.

In compliance with the GDP, access to our warehouses is strictly regulated around the clock by professional security staff.

Environmental conditions are recorded and supervised according to the provisions by specifically trained personnel. Thanks to state-of-the-art Warehouse Management Systems we can track the history of each product from collection to delivery safely.

The company's warehouses have top-class material handling equipment managed by experts.

Pharmis needs to optimize their operational processes and therefore they needed to select a high-end Warehouse Management System (WMS) along with specific automations to speeds up their orders.

The company relied on Logistics Vision Suite and Mantis order to optimize their operational processes. Especially for the orders' collection process, a special pick2cart with embedded scale was designed for full weight control of each order.

Mantis' profound expertize in logistics proved a major differentiator for selecting Logistics Vision Suite whilst an equally important reason was the system's flexibility, in which all the current and future operation processes of Pharmis are incorporated.

The new system is expected to significantly improve the service level towards customers and partners of Pharmis.


BakeArt a leader distributor of frozen goods in Cyprus entrusts Logistics Vision Suite for its new customers

BakeArt a leader distributor of frozen goods in Cyprus entrusts Logistics Vision Suite for its new customers

BakeArt distributes frozen pastry products to many outlets countrywide, including but not limited to bakeries, supermarkets and hotels. It has a high number of product lines and numerous orders per day and so the ability to have high selectivity with good utilization of storage volume was a target.

Since its computerization a few years ago with Logistics Vision Suite and Fleet Vision - GPS Tracking from Mantis Cyprus, BakeArt has expanded its Warehousing facilities with new Cold Storage areas and latest technology "moving storage system" thus was also able to be a Logistics Service Provider both regarding cool cargo storage and distribution areas.

Now Bakeart has an even more increased number of product lines and numerous orders per day and so the ability to have 100% precision is of paramount importance.

BakeArt selected Mantis Cyprus once again to implement Logistics Vision Suite for all the company's new depositors - customers. The company selected Logistics Vision Suite based first on their great experience of Logistics Vision Suite and of Mantis in general, but also because of Mantis' deep experience in handling cool cargo storage.

Logistics Vision Suite was also integrated with Material Handling Automations such as Mobile Racking System by SSI-Schaefer.

Mantis Cyprus implemented between 2013 and 2014, several depositors some indicative being LiDL, Tsokkos Hotels, KFC.