Alan Tanner

We are warehouse and order fulfillment solutions experts that offer world class engineering, consulting, project integration and software. Our efficient solutions are designed using best-of-breed and best-fit equipment and subsystems. We have extensive experience with an array of warehouse automation technology. We have US offices located in Kentucky, Georgia and Michigan and European offices located in Great Britain. We believe each client deserves custom-tailored solutions to meet their individual requirements. Our approach is to evaluate each client’s needs on a case-by-case basis to provide the best solution that will enable you to take control of your operations. We value practical solutions, backed by rigorous data analysis and simulation. We offer steadfast and proven solutions, but aren’t afraid to apply emerging technologies when appropriate for the application. Invar Systems are the developer and supplier of IWS, a warehouse management system used in many warehouses in the UK, US and around the world. This product helps our clients to optimise their processes, reduce overheads and deliver high customer service 24x7. IWS from Invar Systems meets the varied requirements of warehouse operations of all types from warehouses handling pallet or carton units to e-commerce warehouses handling significant volumes of small orders, utilising multiple outbound transportation carriers, with a high volume of returns, the kitting of individual selections and other value-added services. IWS has the functionality and flexibility to manage and control different parts of the operation, addressing each specific warehouse, the warehouse zone, the required functions, the product differentiation and differing order profile. IWS fully supports integration with ERP and e-commerce systems, with all types of automated material handling equipment, pick-to-light systems, Portable Data Terminals, touch screens and labelling systems.