A battle-tested Warehouse Management System built for complex logistics. Zone-based topology, intelligent routing, and full device integration — proven at scale for over 20 years.
From 3D warehouse design to last-mile delivery, Zoones covers the full spectrum of warehouse operations — with the flexibility to adapt to your specific processes.
Model your warehouse in 3D, monitor operations in 2D, and manage 90+ configurable entity types.
End-to-end order fulfillment from picking through packing, dispatch, and delivery.
Manage stock from inbound receiving through storage, counting, and regulatory compliance.
Integrate with hardware devices, ERP systems, and production equipment out of the box.
Adapt Zoones to your exact processes without forking the codebase.
Every device in your warehouse — conveyors, turntables, shuttles, robots, stores — is a Zone. These zones connect via topology, and Zoones automatically calculates the optimal route through your warehouse. Like a navigation system, but for your goods.
Thank you, Dijkstra!
Zoones is fully open source. Inspect every line of code, customize any process through Interceptors and Groovy scripting, and integrate with any system through documented APIs.
No vendor lock-in. No surprise licensing costs. Your warehouse, your rules.
Zoones isn't a prototype. It has been the backbone of Steinbach International's warehouse operations for over 20 years, scaling alongside their growth from a handful of pallets to a full-scale automated distribution center.
This is software that has earned its place on the warehouse floor.
From 3D warehouse modeling to mobile picking on the warehouse floor.
Visually design your warehouse layout in 3D. Define zones, set connections, and configure routing costs based on filling degree and utilization pressure. Zoones calculates optimal paths automatically.
A fully customizable bird's-eye view of your warehouse divided into areas. See exactly where every loading carrier is, what it contains, and which customer it serves — all in real time.
A powerful desktop interface for managing picks across units, packing sizes, serial numbers, batches, and dangerous goods. Designed for efficiency in high-volume operations.
Take picking to the warehouse floor with HTML5 mobile support. Native integration with Zebra scanners, Cognex cameras, and iPhone devices for maximum operator comfort.
Extend any process at the source-code level through typed interfaces, or customize behavior at runtime with Groovy scripts you develop in your own IDE. No code branching required.
Zoones speaks the language of your existing infrastructure — from ERP systems and logistics partners to warehouse floor hardware.
Native EDI/EDIFACT integration with leading European carriers.
Synchronize master data, orders, and inventory with your business systems.
Direct device communication for real-time warehouse floor control.
Built on industry standards for maximum interoperability.
A cross-functional team combining deep software engineering with hands-on warehouse operations experience.
Over 30 years in ERP systems. Started Zoones roughly 15 years ago when a warehouse was too small for commercial WMS, yet too complex for manual handling.
What began as a pragmatic solution became a passion project that now powers enterprise-scale operations.
A core member of the Zoones development team. After mastering the system's complexity, Rudi became an essential collaborator — challenging architectural decisions and delivering sustainable, reliable solutions.
Manages all external integrations including Microsoft Dynamics AX and logistics partners. Defines new warehouse processes and leads their rollout with operational staff.
Bridges the gap between technology and business. His broad understanding of both domains makes him the ideal translator between development needs and operational reality.
Responsible for all technical device integration — from barcode scanners to printers. Trains warehouse staff and channels their feedback directly into the development process.
The newest addition to the team. Zoonie has full access to the Zoones source code and answers questions directly from it — helping with SQL queries, Groovy scripts, and navigating the system's internals.
Soon to have GDPR-compliant access to the live database, making support even faster. Still learning — but already surprisingly useful.
The founding partner of Zoones from day one. Steinbach International has relied on Zoones for over 20 years to manage their growing warehouse operations for swimming pools and accessories — from a small storage facility to a full-scale automated distribution center.
An Austrian software company with teams across multiple countries. IRIAN provides the engineering talent behind Zoones — passionate developers, software engineers, and innovators focused on delivering high-performance solutions.
Yes. Zoones is fully open source with no license fees, no per-user pricing, and no feature gating. You get the complete system — including the 3D modeler, mobile commissioning, and all integrations. You can inspect, modify, and deploy the code without restrictions.
Zoones scales from small storage facilities to large automated distribution centers. It has been running in production at Steinbach International for over 20 years, growing from a handful of pallets to enterprise-scale operations with conveyor systems, robotic palletizers, and automated storage solutions.
A basic setup can be running in days. For full production deployments with custom integrations (ERP, hardware devices, business rules), plan for a few weeks of configuration and testing. The system is built on Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and PostgreSQL — a standard stack that most teams can operate immediately.
Zoones has proven integration with Microsoft Dynamics AX and provides REST APIs, XML file exchange, and EDI/EDIFACT interfaces. The Interceptor system lets you customize integration logic at the source-code level or through Groovy scripts — no forking required.
No specialized hardware is required to get started. Zoones runs on standard server infrastructure. For warehouse floor operations, it integrates with common devices like Zebra scanners, Cognex cameras, Siemens PLCs, and any HTML5-capable mobile device including iPhones.
Whether you're evaluating WMS platforms, planning a migration, or exploring open-source alternatives — let's talk.
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