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ERP, warehouse systems and IT for logistics businesses

For 3PLs, freight forwarders, transport operators and businesses running their own warehouses, we connect the ERP, WMS and TMS so stock and orders stay accurate, and keep the IT across sites running.
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Logistics: where SyncBricks fits

Logistics runs on data moving quickly between systems: orders arrive from customers and marketplaces, the warehouse picks and packs, carriers collect and track, and finance invoices and pays. When those systems are not connected, people fill the gaps with spreadsheets, re-keying and phone calls, and stock figures drift away from what is on the shelf.

SyncBricks starts with the process: how an order, a receipt or a return actually moves today. Then we help you choose or improve the ERP, connect it to the warehouse management system (WMS), transport management system (TMS), carriers and accounting, and look after the IT that the sites depend on.

Where each service fits in logistics

ERP and integration work usually leads: stock accuracy, order flow and billing depend on systems talking to each other. Managed IT matters just as much on the floor, because scanners, label printers, Wi-Fi and site links stopping means the dock stops.

Common problems we see in logistics

  • Stock in the ERP does not match what the WMS or a stocktake says
  • Orders from customers, EDI and marketplaces keyed in by hand
  • Carrier bookings, labels and tracking managed in separate portals
  • Storage and handling charges for 3PL clients calculated in spreadsheets
  • Warehouse Wi-Fi dead spots and scanners that drop out
  • Several sites with different setups and no central view of IT

ERP and business processes

ERP and process work for logistics

Process first, then system. We map how work flows before recommending software.

Order to delivery mapping

Map receiving, putaway, picking, dispatch, returns and billing, and agree where the process needs to change.

ERP, WMS and TMS integration

Connect orders, stock movements, shipments and proof of delivery between systems, with clear ownership of each record.

Stock accuracy

Units of measure, locations, batch and serial tracking, and cycle counting set up so the numbers can be trusted.

Carrier and customer connections

Carrier booking, labels and tracking, EDI or API order feeds from customers, and marketplace orders flowing into one place.

Billing and finance

Storage, handling and freight charges calculated from system data and passed to accounting without spreadsheets.

Managed IT

Managed IT for logistics

Day-to-day support and security, delivered remotely and on site when needed.

Warehouse Wi-Fi and networks

Wireless coverage designed for racking and scanners, and site links and firewalls configured and monitored.

Scanners, printers and devices

Handheld scanners, label printers and shared PCs set up consistently and kept working.

Multi-site support

One standard for accounts, devices and security across depots and warehouses, with remote support and on-site visits when needed.

Security and backup

Essential Eight aligned controls and tested backups, because an outage in logistics is felt by every customer.

Systems and integrations we often see

Platforms we commonly work with in this sector. We are vendor neutral and are not a reseller for any of them.

Systems

ERPNextBusiness CentralNetSuiteMYOB AcumaticaCartonCloudShopifyXero

Common integrations

WMSTMSCarrier APIsEDIMarketplacesAccounting

How we usually start

  1. 01

    Process and systems review

    Walk the order, receipt and return flows and list every system and spreadsheet involved.
  2. 02

    Agree system ownership

    Decide which system owns stock, orders, shipments and charges.
  3. 03

    Fix or choose the core system

    Improve the current ERP or select a new one, based on the agreed process.
  4. 04

    Integrate and stabilise

    Build the integrations with monitoring, and make sure site IT is dependable.

FAQ

Logistics questions

Do we need a separate WMS or can the ERP handle the warehouse?

It depends on volume and complexity. Many ERPs handle locations, batches and basic picking well. High-volume, multi-client or heavily automated warehouses usually benefit from a dedicated WMS integrated with the ERP. We help you decide based on your process, not a product preference.

Can you connect our systems to carriers and customers?

Yes. Carrier booking and tracking, customer order feeds by API or EDI, and marketplace orders are common integrations. We design them with error handling and monitoring so failed messages are noticed.

Do you support warehouse IT on site?

We support remotely where possible and arrange on-site work for Wi-Fi surveys, network changes and hardware installs.

How long does an ERP and WMS project take?

It varies with the number of sites, integrations and how much process change is involved. We scope it in phases after a discovery and give you a plan before you commit to the full project.

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Talk to us about IT or systems in logistics

Tell us how the business runs today and what is getting in the way. We will tell you plainly whether and how we can help.

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