Warehouse Management for Natural Stone

Natural Stone Warehouse Management for Individual Articles

Every raw slab is unique. DDL manages slabs, blocks, tiles, baseboards and more with different units in one system, with smart filtering, view switching and a seamless connection to handheld scanners and production processes.

DDL warehouse management for natural stone on tablet
Lasa Marmo Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Urban Construction Mögel & Schwarzbach Lacomar
85%
Faster stock counts through digital sessions
0
Double bookings thanks to real-time reservations
Warehouses, locations and compartments scale flexibly
100%
Mobile processes with handheld scanner & app
Features

What DDL delivers in warehouse management

From warehouse structure to material status, all operational processes in one platform.

Manage multiple warehouses centrally

All warehouse locations in one interface. Locations, aisles and compartments logically structured.

Structure locations and compartments

Assign material logically by warehouse, aisle and compartment, digitally and in real time.

Reservations without double booking

Reserved material is immediately visible in the system. Reservations work across offers and project planning, no risk of double allocation.

See material status immediately

Reserved, sold, defective or missing, the current status is always directly visible.

Run stock counts digitally

Start structured inventory sessions, scan material and confirm, documented in the system.

Connect handheld scanner processes directly

Scan material and locations with the mobile handheld scanner directly into operational workflows.

Workflow

How digital warehouse management works

From setup to daily operations, in four clear steps.

1

Set up warehouse structure

Define your warehouses, locations, aisles and compartments in the system. Any number of storage locations, flexibly expandable.

2

Assign material

Slabs and blocks are assigned to their locations by scan or manually. Barcode labels ensure clear identification.

3

Work in daily operations

Create reservations, update material status, document relocations. Everything in real time, visible to all team members.

4

Run stock counts

Snapshot at the start, then scan and confirm material with the handheld scanner. Document damaged items on site, export reports as PDF/Excel, create warehouse valuation for tax purposes.

In Detail

Warehouse processes at a glance

DDL warehouse overview with stock statistics

See all warehouses and locations at a glance

DDL maps your warehouse structure down to compartment level. Flexible view switching between article view, block view and slab view makes it possible to see all "Absolute Black 20mm" slabs as an article, then switch to the block level.

  • Different product types: slabs (m²), blocks (tons), baseboards (lm), tiles, stair treads
  • Smart filters by block, thickness, finish, material group
  • Cross-references: "This tile comes from the same block as this slab"
DDL reservations and material status

Control reservations and status reliably

Reservations are directly visible in the process. Material can be secured cleanly for projects or offers, system-wide across offers AND project planning.

  • Double bookings prevented by the system
  • Material status: reserved, sold, defective, missing
  • Reservations across offers and project planning
DDL stock count workflow

Complete stock counts inside the process

Snapshot of the entire warehouse at the start, then work on site with the handheld scanner. Document damaged slabs immediately, record depreciation and create warehouse valuation for tax purposes.

  • Export inventory report as PDF or Excel
  • Post-processing: remove missing items, record damage
  • Depreciation and warehouse valuation for tax purposes
DDL handheld scanner app warehouse processes

Connect handheld scanner and warehouse processes

DDL links warehouse management with handheld-scanner-based workflows. Scan locations, move material, confirm steps, directly on site.

  • PWA works offline and syncs automatically
  • Barcode and QR scanning integrated
  • Works on handheld scanners, smartphones and tablets
Comparison

Warehouse Management: Manual vs. DDL

Where traditional processes hit their limits, DDL steps in.

Managing warehouse locations
Manual
Lists, notes, individual knowledge
With DDL
Digital structure down to compartment level
Reservations
Manual
Verbal, email, Excel markings
With DDL
Real-time status for all teams
Material status
Manual
Manually updated, often outdated
With DDL
Always current, visible system-wide
Stock count
Manual
Annual event with downtime
With DDL
Ongoing sessions, scanner-supported
Double bookings
Manual
Common in parallel processes
With DDL
Prevented by the system
Mobile warehouse processes
Manual
No mobile access
With DDL
Handheld scanner app (PWA, offline-capable)
Cross-team visibility
Manual
Each department has its own data
With DDL
Warehouse, sales, project, one shared basis
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about warehouse management

Why is a standard warehouse management system not enough for natural stone?
In conventional warehouse systems, every product is identical: a mass item with one unit. In natural stone, every raw slab is unique and needs individual tracking. Add different product types with different units (m², tons, linear meters, pieces) and the need for smart filtering, block grouping and view switching between article, block and slab level. DDL is built specifically for these requirements.
Can DDL manage multiple warehouse locations?
Yes. DDL supports multiple warehouses and the assignment of locations within those warehouses, making stock easier to organize and trace.
How does DDL support reservations and material status?
Reservations and material status are visible directly in the system. Teams can quickly see whether material is available, reserved, sold, defective or missing and act accordingly.
How does stock counting work with DDL?
Stock counting starts with a snapshot of the entire warehouse. Then the work moves on-site with a handheld scanner: scan material, confirm presence, document damaged slabs immediately. The inventory report can be exported as PDF or Excel. In post-processing, missing or damaged items can be removed, value depreciation can be tracked, and warehouse valuation for tax purposes can be created.
Is DDL suitable for smaller businesses as well?
Yes. Smaller businesses also benefit from clearer warehouse structures, reliable reservation status and a dependable overview of current stock. The value grows with complexity, but it starts well before a large warehouse operation.

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If you want to organize warehouse management, reservations and stock counts more clearly, we'll show you the right workflow in a personal demo.

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