Optimized time slot management with RampMan®
The RampMan® time slot management system is a central communication platform between the ramp owner and the delivery or pick-up company and ensures efficient utilization and smooth ramp operations.
This is RampMan® - efficiency in the loading bay
The loading area in the logistics chain is often affected by high dynamics and unforeseen bottlenecks. This leads to long standing and waiting times, which reduces productivity and creates costs for companies. A predictive time slot management system enables transparent planning and control of ramp utilization to permanently reduce waiting times and costs. RampMan® ensures maximum efficiency without time-consuming yard management, and improves the flow of information between forwarding agent and recipient/sender. In addition, utilization peaks and capacity bottlenecks are detected and compensated for, which enables better planning of ramp utilization and connecting trips by the forwarding agents. With RampMan®, forwarders and suppliers have an interactive calendar that shows clearance times at specific ramps, while ramp owners are notified of upcoming loadings and unloadings. With our lean cloud solution RampMan®, the “ramp hotspot” is a thing of the past. The predictive time slot management software can permanently reduce waiting times before loading processes and the associated fees.
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Advantages at a glance
Minimization of stand-by and waiting times
Digital core processes at the ramp
Balancing of capacity peaks
Already worthwhile from the first ramp
A cloud platform for ramp owners and users
Easy implementation and flexible customization options
Cost-effective alternative to yard management
Increased efficiency at the loading ramp
Since the introduction of RampMan® we have been able to increase our efficiency many times over! Increased transparency combined with optimized planning result in numerous advantages for us in internal process stability as well as in supplier communication.
Head of SCM & Logistics, RASTAL GmbH & Co. KG
Introduction RampMan®
[...] All these goals were achieved by introducing the RampMan® time slot management system. In simple terms, the system can be compared to a calendar in which a specific time must be reserved for loading each shipping order. [...]
Supply Chain Management Projektmanager Logistik, AlzChem Group AG in Trostberg
Functions RampMan®
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Innovative operating concept using intuitive user interfaces
- Interactive calendar display
- Predictive overview of available options
- Different system languages
- Monitor views for planning at the loading bay
Time slot processing and flexible operation
- Shifting the time slots via drag & drop
- Display of delays
- Actual time recording (also mobile)
- SMS dispatch for access control
- Series slot management
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Analysis functions for optimizing ramp utilization
- Extensive TARGET/ACTUAL reporting
- Event-based notification and reporting system
- Export functions for analyses & key figures (PDF, XLS)
- Reports to show the utilization per ramp and location
- Structuring of loading and unloading zone across building areas
Functions
- Hierarchical master data concept
- Event-based notification and reporting system
- Definition of different parameters for automatic (pre) calculation of the duration of a time slot
- Integrated time model: company shutdown, holidays, times, shift system, special opening hours
- Flexible time slots: predefined schedule or variable start times, duration (intervals, minimum, maximum, fixed, buffer, automatic calculation)
- Booking mode: one-step/two-step procedure, automatic confirmation of booking requests after certain time
- Physical limitations and special processes: truck types (mega trailer, small truck 7.5t), cargo types (FTL, LTL, general cargo, bulk cargo), special cargo (foam cargo, hazardous cargo), resources
- Calendar views with integrated drag & drop function
- Series slot booking and management
Analysis and evaluation
- Management dashboard
- Document management
- Automatic notifications & reports
- Export functions for analyses & key figures (PDF, CSV, XLS)
- Upload and organization of delivery notes, waybills, pictures
- Booking list with extensive booking data
- Automatic calculation of deviations by analyzing actual times
- Tabular view of the automatic utilization calculation
- Graphical view of the automatic utilization calculation
- Many language options
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Frequently asked questions about RampMan®
How many ramps make the use of RampMan® worthwhile?
There is no minimum number of ramps for the use of RampMan®. RampMan® is used by companies with anywhere from one to over 50 ramps and is suitable for companies of any size thanks to its attractive conditions.
How can I find out if RampMan® is suited to my company?
We would be very happy to present our RampMan® software to you in a no-obligation consultation by means of a live demo. Please contact us at rampman@logsol.de.
What data is required for a quotation for the implementation and use of RampMan®?
We lease our software under the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model and make RampMan® available to you via the Internet for the agreed contract period (without limitation in terms of the number of bookings, companies, logins/users, etc.). For the use of RampMan® we charge you a monthly service fee per site including all user logins, time slot bookings, and server costs with 99.9% guaranteed server availability.
To prepare an initial price indication for the standard software, we need the following information:
- At how many sites will the time window management system be implemented?
- Approximately how many deliveries and pickups do you have per month per site?
- How many ramps/gates/unloading bays do you have at the site?
- How many forwarding companies will use the software in the future?
- How is time window management currently being implemented at your company?
- Have you already established a solution or is there currently no control of deliveries and pickups?
How much time should I allow for the implementation of the software?
This largely depends on your requirements for a time slot management system and the quality of the master data. The RampMan® standard software can be made available to you shortly after you place your order. Implementation in your company realistically takes three to six weeks. You should allow a little more time if customized software adaptations are necessary in the course of the software implementation.
How does LOGSOL support me during software implementation?
During software implementation you will be supported by an experienced product manager. Depending on your needs, your dedicated contact person will assist you with the requirements analysis, any software adjustments, employee training, and the software go-live. In addition, we fully configure the software for you based on your transmitted master data.
How is user training provided?
RampMan® has an intuitive user interface in several languages. This allows users to find their way around the software independently. The forwarding agents receive brief instructions on the use of RampMan® when the login data are sent, which is usually sufficient.
For the training of key users and future administrators of your company, LOGSOL GmbH favors the train-the-trainer concept. The training takes place by arrangement on-site or via web conference. The key users then pass on the knowledge to their colleagues. Individual training modules can be coordinated and implemented as required.
How is RampMan® installed and how do users access the software?
RampMan® is a web application and is made available via the Internet. No software installation is necessary. All users can access the software using their login via a customer-specific domain in any popular Internet browser.
Where is my data stored and how secure is RampMan®?
We offer RampMan® as a hosted solution on dedicated servers in a German high-security data center with 99.9% guaranteed server availability. The data is transmitted in encrypted form (SSL) and RampMan® is accessed exclusively using password-protected logins. Automated backups of data protect you from data loss in the event of an emergency. With an ISO/IEC 27001 certified Information Security Management System (ISMS) at both LOGSOL GmbH and the hosting service provider, we place great emphasis on the security of information, data, and systems.
Can RampMan® be connected to other systems?
In principle, any system can be connected to RampMan®. By means of interfaces, data can be exchanged between RampMan® and various other systems. Based on customer-specific requirements, interfaces and their implementation are evaluated and implemented individually for each project.
Is the software being continuously developed?
RampMan® is continuously developed in terms of its functionality and safety aspects. Enhancements and improvements are made available to our customers free of charge after an update has been scheduled. Our internal roadmap, as well as input from various customer projects and their requirements, allow the RampMan® standard software to grow and optimize continuously.
Who can I contact if I have any questions or problems after implementing the software?
Your dedicated contact person is also available after software implementation to answer any questions you may have. In principle, our support team is available to all software users for technical and application-related questions in German, English, and Chinese. With the help of a ticket system, users record their concerns and are continuously informed about the processing status of the support ticket. The contractually agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA) regulate the fast response times of our support team.
Which industries is RampMan® suited to?
RampMan® can be used across all industries by all companies with delivery and collection processes and the need for a time slot management system.