OPAL: A unified WMS transforming warehouse management

From Advanced WCS to WMS: OPAL Redefines Warehouse Management

Initially developed as an advanced Warehouse Control System (WCS), OPAL has always been at the heart of the most demanding intralogistics operations. It orchestrates, in real time, the automated equipment designed by Alstef Group - storage systems, conveyors, shuttles, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) - with precision and reliability.

But warehouse needs are evolving. The line between manual and automated operations is becoming increasingly blurred, while demands for flexibility, real-time visibility, and resource optimization are rising.

In response, the OPAL software suite has evolved into a Warehouse Management System (WMS), while staying true to its original DNA. Backed by the expertise of Alstef Group’s R&D teams, this new generation marks a key milestone in the software’s evolution, with a clear ambition: to support the growing complexity of today’s and tomorrow’s warehouses.

Enhanced Features Across the Entire Logistics Chain

OPAL is designed to meet the varied demands of modern warehouses, whether to manage activity peaks or address specific operational constraints. Its flexibility enables continuous optimization of material handling flows, from inbound processing through picking and order preparation to outbound shipping, while complying with industry-specific rules and requirements.

With a modular and customizable architecture, OPAL now includes a range of enhanced features that streamline every stage of the logistics chain, from receiving dock to final dispatch:

• Inbound pre-receipt with Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) management
• Assisted receiving via mobile terminals
• Quality control for incoming goods
• Optimized management of manual storage tasks
• Manual order picking with dynamic path calculation
• Truck loading and shipment management
• Inventory management

Designed to address today’s logistics challenges, OPAL is highly configurable, allowing you to activate only the functions relevant to your operations.

A Unified Software System for All Logistics Operations

OPAL now integrates all the key functions of a WMS, WCS, and FMS into a single, unified system. This all-in-one approach simplifies the software architecture and ensures seamless coordination, regardless of the warehouse’s level of automation.

Whether operating in manual, automated, or hybrid environments, OPAL enables you to:
• Manage all warehouse operations in a single platform
• Eliminate the need for separate WCS, WMS, and AGV FMS interfaces
• Simplify installation, configuration, and maintenance
• Ensure flawless coordination between equipment and operators
• Gain centralized, real-time, and consistent visibility of all activity

OPAL integrates easily with all major IT systems, ensuring smooth communication and end-to-end data continuity across the supply chain.
Developed in line with DevSecOps best practices, OPAL natively embeds cybersecurity and traceability requirements. Its compliance with ISO 27001 standards ensures high levels of quality, reliability, and long-term sustainability.

OPAL WMS: A Unified, Scalable Software Suite

With this evolution, OPAL becomes the software backbone of the warehouse. Automated control, manual execution, traceability, supervision, and reporting are brought together in one robust and scalable platform.

Whether for manual, automated, or hybrid logistics sites, OPAL WMS offers a complete and adaptable tool. Its agile and responsive architecture ensures that every stage of the logistics chain is optimized, enabling real-time orchestration of every operation.