Excellent, transparent supply chain management.
The configurable portal software offers logistics providers, customers and suppliers the highest possible degree of standardisation, flexibility, integration and analysis capability. With the help of integrated data management (Lobster_data), Lobster_pro guarantees smooth and effective collaboration between all supply-chain partners.
Defining target sequences and milestones
What starts as a fully analogue process, using flipchart and whiteboard, gradually translates into the Lobster_pro system based on individual event handler modules which define the business logic.
Define business objects
Fields and masks for business objects can be configured as you require. The Lobster_pro data structures adapt to the respective controlling system.
Define the life cycle and status sequence of business objects
Use edit masks with easily combinable validation routines (at the click of a mouse).
Overviews with customisable data summaries offer transparency.
Design configurations for reports and output documents such as PDFs, word processing and spreadsheets as well as barcode labels.
Adjustable assignment of created masks, overviews and documents.
Lobster_pro uses predefined, standardised business objects such as delivery notes, consignments, declarations etc., whilst still allowing users to add custom data fields, flags and master data. It even enables the inclusion of custom business object types.
Use Lobster_data to directly access data from other systems and databases. Partner systems can also be integrated with ease. Of course, Lobster_data can also be used to handle data exchanges between participants.
Access any data sources and web services (internal and external) with the Lobster_data data management software. Optional integration into menu-, role- and rights structures.Design module to define masks and validation routines
Compare target and actual values in operational processes.
Data is transformed into business objects. Individual data sets are given a new meaning and have a defined life cycle. Adherence to the agreed procedure can be verified (deadlines, quantities, weight and volume limits, hazardous goods regulations)
Warning in the event of divergences (SCEM – Supply Chain Event Management)
Manage follow-up actions
e.g. generate notifications, allow or prevent data imports, launch data exports
A sensible addition to operational systems
e.g. by creating a portal or a data check upstream of the data import
Consignment processing and overview; Grouping of consignments for higher-level mapping
Free creation of business objects over and above the predefined Lobster_pro business objects
Shipment tracking at package, shipment and bordereau level Integration of existing internal and external systems.
The hazardous goods module enhances business objects by adding hazardous goods fields, with their own validation and calculation functions.
Administration and booking of time slots, calendar function, Gantt charts, drag & drop scheduling. Master data for recording loading areas, loading groups and loading points as well as time slot and status definitions.
Processes are easy to configure using the Lobster_pro standard software – for clear processes, simple management and transparent communication.
The DMZ server can accept incoming data even if the internal server is temporarily inaccessible. This makes it possible to cope with power failures.
Our customers use Lobster_pro in many different ways. Applications include developing and implementing shipping systems, procurement platforms, portals for operational systems, time slot management systems, customer service portals, public portals (cloud platforms) and track-and-trace applications, to name but a few. Looking for an outstanding example? Then look no further than IG Air Cargo Switzerland.
