The IT challenges logistics and distribution companies face
Warehouses run on scanners, label printers and Wi-Fi. When the network drops, trucks wait and orders stop. Dispatch depends on internet access, and warehouse management and ERP systems tie everything together.
Security and compliance
Downtime is the main risk, and it comes from failed hardware and from attacks alike. Monitored networks, internet failover and tested backups keep shipping moving. Ransomware protection, MFA and email security stop the attacks that commonly cause outages, and fake invoice and freight payment scams are covered in staff training.
Software we work with
We keep the systems behind warehouse management and ERP systems, scanners, label printers and dispatch tools running. For ERP systems we look after the server, backups, network and user access; your ERP vendor supports the software itself. Common examples include warehouse management and ERP systems such as NetSuite, Fishbowl and Microsoft Dynamics, along with Zebra scanners, label printers and dispatch and TMS software.
How we help
- Warehouse Wi-Fi designed for scanners and mobile devices, with dead spots fixed.
- Label printer and workstation support.
- Internet failover for dispatch.
- Backups and recovery planning for WMS and ERP data.
- Monitoring that flags network problems early.
If data is exposed
Employee, driver and customer records are covered by state breach laws, and a ransomware attack that exposes them can trigger notice duties. Encryption, multi-factor authentication and good logging make a breach less likely and much easier to scope. Our guide to data breach notification laws explains the deadlines and who to notify.
Getting a quote
Every quote is written for your environment after a short call about your users, devices and the systems you rely on. Agreements are longer-term rather than month to month, which gives us time to document your systems and close security gaps properly. Request a quote.