День: 30.07.2025

Ramps in warehouses: how to account for the simultaneous loading of vehicles

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When optimizing logistics, it is very important to create conditions for prompt shipment of goods in a car. But how to prevent a long queue of cars and ensure the continuity of the load?  To solve this problem, ANT-Logistics released a new functionality — taking into account the capacity of the warehouse for simultaneous loading of cars.

Let’s go to the Directory Warehouses. Double-click on the required warehouse to open Editing record. In the General tab, in the field Number of ramps select the required value (when the value is Auto, the parameter is not taken into account in the calculation). The number of ramps in warehouse is actually the number of cars that can be loaded at the same time.

Next, in the tab Working time, in the field Load time, enter the time required to load one car (in minutes).

It is necessary to «allow» the car to arrive later — we go to the Directory Vehicles, select the car and in the window Editing record go to the tab Working time. In the field Allow work later — set Yes.

An example of using the functionality.

Output data:

  • Number of ramps — 2
  • Load time – 20 minutes.

We will create routes:

As you can see, the automatic formation of routes ensures the continuity and optimal operation of the warehouse: two cars arrive for loading at 8:00 a.m., and the other two at 8:20 a.m.

If you are interested in the described functionality, we are ready to demonstrate its operation, perform the necessary settings and provide access to the service. To do this, leave an application on the ANT-Logistics website.

New Features Loading Sheet

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How to efficiently load cars and not forget a single product in the warehouse? For this purpose, ANT—Logistics uses the Loading Sheet. The Loading Sheet is a list of cargo that must be picked up at the warehouse. This document is generated in the mobile application of each driver.

ANT-Logistics users have been using two types of Loading Sheets for a long time: by goods (suitable when loading is carried out by individual items of goods, without linking to route points) and by points (when warehouse workers ship orders that are collected separately for each points).

Recently, the developers added a new type of Loading Sheet — by points and goods. It contains information about route points and an expanded list of goods for each point. Such a loading sheet will be useful in the case when it is necessary to deliver not one unit of cargo to the point, but several collected parcels or boxes that have a unique code.

To do this, on the service, go to Service-Settings-Mobile agent and in the field Type of Loading Sheet, select By points and goods:

In the mobile application, go to the screen Routes, select the required route and click on the icon Loading. The Loading Sheet will open. The driver can specify the amount of goods that were loaded at the warehouse and issued at the points of sale.

The developers for all types of Loading Sheets have added the product scanning functionality (with a note about scanning and the time of data addition) and product loading control (by automatically checking the loading of items when exiting the Loading Sheet). The developers have also added a field Notes, in which you can specify the necessary information about the loaded position. You can learn more about these and other features of the Loading Sheets in the Help.

If you are interested in the described functionality, we are ready to demonstrate its operation, perform the necessary settings and provide access to the service. To do this, leave an application on the ANT-Logistics website.

Analytics under control: building reports tailored to your tasks

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Do you frequently check analytics? If so, you’ll appreciate the updated «Analytics» module from ANT-Logistics. We’ve focused on simplicity and user convenience by completely redesigning the interface. Now, tracking route efficiency, analyzing data, and gaining key insights has become much easier thanks to intuitive navigation and improved data visualization.

So, how do you use this tool?

You can access the module from the service’s homepage or via the «Analytics» button on the quick access panel. Upon entry, you’ll see the main window, where a set of predefined reports awaits. You can use these reports immediately or customize them according to your specific needs. If the standard reports aren’t sufficient, simply create your own.

What steps are involved?

Click the «Add Report» button. In the pop-up window, fill in the basic information under the «General» tab:

  • Report Name – choose a clear and descriptive name;

  • Report Short Name – a concise version for convenience;

  • Description – briefly outline the content and purpose (optional);

  • Category – select from the dropdown list or create a new one to better organize your reports.

In the «Read Access» and «Access Changes» tabs, specify which colleagues will have the permissions to view or edit the report. Then click OK.

The next step is to configure the report pages.

A report can consist of one or more tab pages. The first page is created automatically. To set up a page, click the arrow next to its name and select Edit.

In the window that appears, under the General tab, specify:

  • Page name;

  • Sequence number (if there are multiple pages);

  • Layout of visual elements – choose 1, 2, or 4 blocks, and define their positions on the page.

Please note: If you link a report page to a specific document, it will appear in the main service within the selected document’s report list, marked with the label “bi”.

To do this, navigate to the “Link to Documents” tab and select one of the available options:

  • Orders

  • Routes

  • Actual Routes

  • My Routes

  • Route Points

After selecting a document on the “Link to Documents” tab, additional settings will become available:

  • Filter by Number allows you to limit the report to a single document or show all documents by date.

  • Header and Footer fields let you define text with dynamic variables (e.g., route number, date, vehicle, etc.).

  • The “Use for export” toggle makes this report the default export template for the selected document.

What’s next? Let’s configure the visual elements.

To do this, click the floating “Properties” button in the top-left corner of the screen to open the settings window.

In the “Description and Type” tab, configure the following:

  • Description – a brief description of the element (used when exporting to Excel);

  • Visualization type – choose from map, print layout, or chart;

  • Data showcase – the source of fields from entities (vehicles, routes, orders, etc.).

For the “Chart” type, additional options appear:

  • Edit – enables editing mode;

  • Update data – allows automatic updates via Power BI.

The “Fields” tab is filled out for the “Print Layout” and “Chart” visualization types. It consists of two tables:

  • On the left – all available fields from the selected data showcase;

  • On the right – fields that are included in the report.

You can easily move fields from the left to the right table using the buttons in between. To do this, check the desired items and click the corresponding button:

1 — Add field to the report
2 — Remove field from the report
3 — Move selected field up the list
4 — Move selected field down the list

In the “Settings” tab, you can:

  • Change the font size/name

  • Adjust row height (for print layout)

  • Enable summary display

  • Set fixed column widths for precise formatting

The “On Service” tab is used when you want the report data to appear in Quick Analytics:

  • Link to table – in this field, select which Document or Directory on the service the chosen visual element should be linked to. If you don’t need the visual element to appear in Quick Analytics, select No table.

  • Ignore filters – optionally, choose filters (fields) that should be excluded when generating the report for Quick Analytics.

Finished filling out the tabs? It’s time to run the calculations.

Select the period using the “Reporting Period” button 1 or manually — by applying the filter 2 and specifying the start and end dates. Then click “Perform Calculation” — your report is ready.

Note: You can add the most important or frequently used report pages to the “Selected Reports” tab. This allows you to quickly access the necessary information without having to browse through the full list of reports each time.

The “Selected Reports” tab consolidates selected pages from different reports in one place, providing convenient and efficient access.

To add a report page to Favorites:

  1. Open the desired report and navigate to the page you want to add.

  2. Click the arrow next to the page name and select “Add to Favorites” from the dropdown menu.

  3. The page will be automatically saved under the “Selected Reports” tab.

If needed, you can remove a page from the Favorites list — simply repeat the same steps and select “Remove from Favorites”.

The “Analytics” module is a powerful and user-friendly reporting tool that allows you to work flexibly with data and tailor reports to various needs. With its intuitive interface, extensive customization options, and quick access to key metrics, analytics in the service has become even more effective.

If you have any questions or are interested in the new features — feel free to contact us to learn more.