iMIMS - Integrated Mobile Inventory Management Solution

iMIMS integrated MobIle Inventory ManageMent SolutIon

overviewAccurate inventory management is a fundamental aspect of any successful business. Businesses require timely and precise information on the status of goods within or between locations in order to avoid stock-outs, inefficiencies, errors and ultimately financial losses.

opensky’s leading edge Inventory Management Solution (iMIMS) provides businesses with the real-time inventory visibility that they need. It is a comprehensive, flexible system which drives efficiencies and cost savings throughout the entire supply chain. The solution streamlines the inventory movements from the warehouse to the ground floor enabling greater data accuracy, error reduction, timeliness, more informed decision making and an efficient use of resources.

Through the use of our iMIMS Mobile and iMIMS Gateway components, our system allows for the exchange of data between a client’s/store’s Handheld Terminal (HHT) and their accounting/financial system. It integrates inventory and warehouse management processes through one centralized system providing each store with real-time visibility and control over the movement of inventory across multiple stores or within a single location.

Case Study: lloydspharmacy, uK

Since 2007 opensky Data Systems have customised and supported a mobile inventory management solution for Lloydspharmacy, one of the UK’s leading community pharmacy operators. The system facilitates inventory management for over 1,600 Lloydspharmacy stores and it allows for the seamless and efficient exchange of data between the stores’ scanners and Lloydspharmacy’s back office systems. Lloydspharmacy were originally using a legacy mobile solution which lacked efficiency and they also had difficulties in sourcing the correct legacy hardware.

“From the outset, opensky demonstrated total commitment to understanding our requirements, challenging us at times to ensure that the end result was 100% fit for purpose. What particularly impressed us was not just the quality of the work, which was first class, but the friendliness and total professionalism of their staff, particularly their willingness to help in additional areas that they were not contractually obligated to do. They were never too busy to help.

The result of this collaboration was that the business received a brand new system which was both intuitive and easy to use and contributed to a general increase in stock management efficiency and accuracy across our business. As this project was so successful, we have since commissioned other projects and through their support we’re happy to say the quality of work and the professionalism of their staff has remained first rate.”

Les Wolski, Lloydspharmacy IT project manager01


Key benefits Customisation

opensky’s solution is fully customised to meet your requirements and it is flexible to adapt to your evolving needs.

Faster inventory turnsThe system helps to reduce lead times by limiting inventory movement.

Maximize warehouse space Decrease warehousing costs by increasing space availability through more efficient inventory management.

Less inventory paperwork Considerably reduce paperwork traditionally associated with warehouse operations.

User FriendlyOur solution simplifies all inventory tasks that are being handled by staff members as it provides an intuitive and user friendly display and interface.

Support opensky’s support team provides support and maintenance to ensure that any and all issues are resolved promptly and in accordance with our SLA.

HardwareThe solution is compatible with all leading hardware providers, allowing the client to reduce cost of ownership and protecting against redundancy as hardware vendors change their platforms.

Improved Physical Inventory (PI) CountCapture relevant data using the Physical Inventory (PI) Count functionality. This simplifies and speeds up the physical count process.

Real-time Inventory Tracking This enables full visibility and collaboration of inventory throughout the supply chain.

Key Features Functionality

The system caters for:

• Deliveries • Physical inventory counts • Gap monitoring • Shelf edge labels • Stock movements/adjustments • Stock takes • Purchase orders • Receive goods • Write off inventory • Price audits • Transfer Inventory between locations

Queue BustingBecause our system also integrates with retail back-office systems, queue busting solutions can also be provided.

Inter-operabilityopensky’s iMIMS Gateway platform is fully interoperable with multiple back-end systems, including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, and legacy based systems, as well as Business Intelligence stacks and retail back-office systems. Our gateway layer provides a sophisticated mechanism to cater for communications between the device and back-end/retail back-office systems.

Device SupportOur iMIMS Mobile component is supported on devices from all the major handheld terminal manufacturers, including Motorola, Denso, Dolphin, Casio and Intermec. Support for SmartPhones (Android/iOS) can also be provided.

Central repositorySoftware can function in multiple locations, which allows users to keep an accurate central inventory management of records which can be remotely updated from other locations or warehouses.

Reports Produce functional or specialised reports which give you the information you need to manage your inventory efficiently and easily share them with other interested internal or external parties.

Administration Easily administer the system from one place with intuitive screens for managing users, customers, vendors, security, master data and system configuration.

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Deliveries

Physical Inventory Count

Gap Monitoring

Stock Adjustments/Movements

Shelf Edge Labels

Queue Busting

Legacy System

Business Intelligence& Reporting

Systems Integration

HandheldTerminals

Back OfficeSystem


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OPTImum EffIcIEncy & PERfORmancE. REalISED.

About opensky Data Systems

Since inception in 2004, opensky Data Systems has evolved to become one of the most pioneering IT solution companies in the marketplace. We have the ability to equip businesses with innovative customised IT solutions and managed services thus providing our clients with a path towards increased cost-efficiency, productivity and revenue optimisation.

opensky has extensive experience in designing, building and supporting information management and business intelligence solutions. This expertise allows organizations to manage, analyse and report on critical aspects of data. The company offers value through excellence in technical design, a flexible, client centred approach and high quality performance.

Today, opensky are the premier providers of IT solutions for multiple sectors including: Public, Healthcare, Retail & manufacturing, Transport, food & agricultural, charities & non-profit, Higher Education & Research and Financial.

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