The "Kardex interface" refers to the software-based integration of an ERP, inventory management, or warehouse management system with an automated storage system from Kardex (e.g., Kardex Remstar). The interface enables seamless communication between business software and the Kardex warehouse to automate inventory movements, stock reconciliation, and order picking processes with high efficiency and minimal errors. This interface supports bidirectional data exchange – for instance, for stock queries, storage, or retrieval operations.
Automated storage and retrieval: Control of warehouse movements directly from the ERP or warehouse software.
Real-time inventory synchronization: Synchronization of inventory data between the ERP system and the Kardex storage unit.
Transmitting picking orders: Transfer of picklists and picking instructions for execution by the Kardex system.
Feedback on warehouse actions: Automated reporting of completed warehouse movements back to the central system.
Management of storage locations and strategies: Assignment of items to storage locations based on defined rules (e.g., FIFO, LIFO).
Barcode integration: Support for barcode-based item identification and tracking within the Kardex system.
Error and status monitoring: Query of current operational status and potential malfunctions of Kardex devices.
Access control and user permissions: Centralized management of user access rights to the Kardex storage systems.
An ERP system automatically sends a storage order to a vertical lift system from Kardex.
An employee triggers a picking process in the ERP software, prompting the Kardex system to present the compartment with the required item.
After retrieval, the Kardex system sends feedback to the ERP solution, updating the stock level.
The warehouse manager views the live status of Kardex devices, including operational readiness and error notifications.
In a shipping center, several hundred picklists are automatically transmitted to and processed by the Kardex system daily.