Scheduling software FleetController

optimizationreportingvehicle fleet management

OverviewFleetController is a fleet management software for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and mixed fleets. It connects to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to receive transport orders, automatically optimises order allocation and routing to keep throughput consistent and reduce idle time.

Flexible platform and integrationFleetController provides a single platform assembling components required to operate and manage AGV fleets. Its modular architecture enables straightforward integration with existing WMS and intralogistics systems, reducing implementation time and cost. The system supports mixed-fleet environments and dispatches and optimises transport orders from the WMS.

Dashboard and user interfaceThe FleetController Dashboard is a browser-based GUI for monitoring, managing and maintaining fleets. It offers real-time visibility on system status, vehicle activity, task progress and workload, and allows defining facility areas, access rules and assignment to manual operators or AGVs.

OptimisationFleetController embeds proprietary optimisation engines: an Order Optimizer and a Route Optimizer. The Order Optimizer prioritises tasks and selects the best resource for each order. The Route Optimizer plans efficient fleet-wide paths using real-time data and dynamically adjusts routes to avoid congestion and minimise travel time.

Mixed-fleet and manual operationsFleetController coordinates AGVs with manually operated forklifts. Manual operators interact with FleetController via the FLO App to receive and manage tasks. Allocation rules and policies enable workload balancing and order distribution to react to demand fluctuations and operational deviations.

Safety in mixed-fleet environmentsFleetController manages access to designated areas, coordinates traffic flow and reduces congestion to improve safety. AGVs use certified safety scanners, speed-limiting functions, obstacle detection and emergency-stop circuits compliant with ISO 3691-4. Optional features such as a Proximity Detection System (PDS) are available. Manual forklifts rely on operator procedures and site rules, supported by warning lights, audible alerts and optional proximity detection (not safety-rated).

Frequently Asked Questions (selected)

• Why use a fleet management system? — It acts as the central intelligence of material-handling operations, receiving orders from the WMS, allocating them to vehicles, and making real-time decisions on task allocation and routing to prevent congestion and reduce delays. The Dashboard provides visibility of status, workload and vehicle performance for data-driven decisions.
• Is FleetController limited to AGVs? — No. It extends to manually operated forklifts to enable collaboration and optimise material flow across mixed fleets.
• Can FleetController replace my WMS? — No. The WMS remains the system of record for inventory and transport decisions. FleetController complements the WMS by managing the fleet, dispatching vehicles and optimising routes.
• How do forklift drivers communicate with FleetController? — Manual operators use the FLO App to receive and execute transport tasks sent from FleetController.
• How are tasks divided between AGVs and forklifts? — Allocation policies and rules distribute work; the system balances workload and assigns tasks to the most suitable resource, adapting to demand changes.
• What is the Dashboard used for? — It enables real-time monitoring, area definition and assignment, and interactive fleet management, supporting scalable automation and traceability.

Technical features / specifications

• Product name: FleetController
• Platform type: Fleet management / orchestration software for AGVs and mixed fleets
• Integration: Connects with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for transport orders
• User interface: Browser-based FleetController Dashboard (real-time monitoring, area control, task management)
• Mobile/operator app: FLO App for manual forklift communication and task execution
• Optimisation engines: Order Optimizer and Route Optimizer (proprietary algorithms)
• Mixed-fleet support: Designed for facilities with AGVs and manual forklifts
• Safety: Supports AGV safety scanners, speed limiting, obstacle detection and emergency-stop circuits; AGV safety compliant with ISO 3691-4; optional Proximity Detection System (PDS)
• Operation mode: Fully automated system capable of continuous, autonomous optimisation
• Deployment: Agile integration suited to new implementations and modernisations