About Pillar
Pillar is a robust, in-house warehouse management system tailored specifically for AJCHobbies. This custom-built application streamlines our production, inventory, and order fulfillment processes. It offers seamless integration with e-Commerce platforms, enabling efficient order management and rapid sales data aggregation at the click of a button. Designed exclusively for AJCHobbies' operations, Pillar is not available for external distribution or use.
Order Fulfillment
Order overview main page
Packing Station
Scan item to bag - Scan bag to pack - One-click labeling
SKU Management
Management of available SKUs
Warehouse Inventory
SKU bins hold a minimum of 2 weeks worth of product
Inventory Management
Real-time inventory tracking and management
3D Printer Interface
Live 3D printer management page
3D Printer Shelves
Print farm with over 100 3D printers between two labs
Key Features
Production Control
Real-time management and monitoring of production machinery, optimizing workflows and minimizing downtime for enhanced efficiency.
Inventory Tracking
Maintains precise, real-time inventory records through automated tracking and comprehensive logging, ensuring up-to-the-second stock accuracy.
Order Fulfillment
Accelerates order processing with a user-friendly interface, facilitating efficient picking and incorporating double-check mechanisms for maximum accuracy.
E-commerce Integration
Sales Sync
Our "Sales Sync" feature consolidates data from multiple e-commerce platforms, aggregating sales information and relevant customer messages. This ensures precise fulfillment based on specific customer requirements.
Order Fulfillment Session
Following a sync, a new fulfillment session can be initiated. This creates an intuitive interface where all new orders can be efficiently picked and packed, streamlining the entire order processing workflow.
Automated Tracking
Our packing interface allows for quick bag scan into button press label generation. Once created, tracking information is automatically transmitted to the relevant sales platform, enabling immediate customer notification.
Security
Access
Pillar is only accessible via our local firewalled physical network. Remote access is facilitated through secure remote desktop solutions. No port forwarding is ever used.
Backups
Daily automated database backups are uploaded and stored within a secure private AWS bucket.
Usage
Pillar is not available for distribution and we maintain it as an in-house only solution. Developed by AJCHobbies for exclusive use by AJCHobbies.
Key Advantages
- Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Streamlining processes to maximize productivity
- Unified Multi-Channel Sales Management: Seamlessly integrating various sales platforms
- Significantly Reduced Order Fulfillment Errors: Surpassing the accuracy of our previous manual system
- Real-Time Inventory Insights: Providing instant visibility into stock levels
- Centralized Production Documentation: Ensuring easy access to relevant files for specific production runs
- Optimized Resource Allocation: Enhancing production scheduling for maximum efficiency
- Security in mind: Specific implementation practices to ensure security
