BARKAS, a company with a long-standing and leading presence in the trade and distribution of packaging products, wedding and baptism DIY items, seasonal products, decoration, and catering–party supplies, has successfully completed the implementation of a modern Warehouse Management System (WMS) through EPSILON SINGULARLOGIC and SystemSoft, members of the EPSILONNET Group. The project aimed at the full digital transformation of the company’s warehouse operations.
Managing thousands of product SKUs, high seasonality, and distribution through both an e-shop and six physical stores, the company was facing increasing operational demands. Continuous growth of its customer base and expansion of its product portfolio highlighted the need for a highly reliable, automated, and scalable warehouse management solution.
The key challenges that needed to be addressed included:
- Increasing volume of daily orders and greater operational complexity.
- Manual processes leading to delays and errors.
- Lack of real-time visibility into available inventory.
- Difficulties in picking and shipping during peak periods.
- Limited ability to control costs and monitor productivity.
With the goal of enhancing efficiency and improving the overall customer experience, BARKAS selected Galaxy WMS by EPSILON SINGULARLOGIC as a comprehensive solution ensuring automation, speed, and accuracy.
Galaxy WMS Implemented Solution
EPSILON SINGULARLOGIC delivered a fully customized solution that transformed the warehouse’s critical processes. The solution includes:
- Smart warehouse organization, with seven functional zones and storage rules for fast and efficient order picking.
- Reliable goods receipt, with automated comparison of purchase orders and packing lists, ensuring accuracy and immediate stock availability.
- Fast and guided picking, using handheld devices with real-time confirmation to reduce errors and accelerate order fulfillment.
- Integrated packing and labeling, with automatic label generation for fast and professional shipments.
- Efficient returns management, enabling immediate reintegration of products into inventory.
- Warehouse organization and slotting optimization, with smart put-away and stock reallocation actions for easy access and faster order execution.
- Continuous inventory monitoring, with regular stock counts without operational disruption and real-time warehouse visibility.
- Smart store replenishment, with automatic picking activation from the central warehouse to ensure continuous product availability.
- Warehouse performance visibility, through KPIs and reports supporting better business decision-making.
- Security and traceability, with roles, access rights, and audit trail for full compliance and control.
With the implementation of Galaxy WMS, BARKAS achieved:
- Full traceability from goods receipt to shipment.
- Significant reduction of errors in picking, counting, and shipping.
- Faster order fulfillment, packing, and deliveries.
- Increased productivity and optimal utilization of available warehouse space.
- Improved customer experience through timely deliveries.
- Greater flexibility during peak demand periods (Christmas, Easter, wedding–baptism seasons).
The new technological infrastructure now serves as a solid foundation for the company’s continued growth and the strengthening of its competitive position in the market.
Giannis Filippou, General Manager Integrator, EPSILON SINGULARLOGIC, stated: «At EPSILON SINGULARLOGIC, our strategic goal is to support dynamic companies like BARKAS in their digital transformation journey. This collaboration confirms our role as a comprehensive technology partner for organizations that invest substantially in modernizing their supply chain. What sets us apart is that we do not simply offer a WMS, but an end-to-end approach that combines technology, expertise, and deep understanding of business processes. With the implementation of Galaxy WMS, BARKAS gains a modern, scalable platform that supports its growth and provides a meaningful competitive advantage.»
The Barkas Bros, owners of BARKAS, commented: «Our collaboration with EPSILON SINGULARLOGIC, through its subsidiary SystemSoft, is a strategic investment in the future of BARKAS. With the new Galaxy WMS system, we have gained full control of our warehouse, reduced errors and execution times, and significantly improved our customers’ experience, creating the conditions for even greater growth in the years to come.»