Boundless interfacing opportunities
Software Development
At Tornado, we provide in-house, professionally coded software solutions designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing systems and architecture. Whether you need ERP-ready WMS packages or turnkey mobile and web applications for remote monitoring, we offer customised solutions tailored to your business needs. Our expert engineers tailor existing, proven develop software specifically for each project to ensure optimal performance and smooth integration.
Providing you…
future-proof solutions for retail and logistics
We specialise in integrating with major enterprise systems such as SAP, ensuring that our solutions align with your existing infrastructure. Our software can easily interface with your on-premises systems, Azure, AWS, or IBM Cloud environments, providing flexible and scalable solutions. From enhancing your warehouse operations to streamlining logistics, our software supports your business and drives operational efficiency while maintaining compatibility with your technology stack.
Our IT installation services cover a full range of needs, including software setup, systems integration, disaster recovery, database backup schedules and integration into your support VPN (if required). This enables remote or automatic updates for continuous system optimisation. With over 50 years of combined software engineering experience in AI, logistics, and automation, Our team has successfully supported some of the world’s largest retailers for over 20 years, focusing on AI, logistics, safety related control systems and automation.
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Years of combined IT expertise
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Successful Tornado Vertical Lift Module Storage System (VLM) installations
Case study:
Stock control software
At Tornado, we specialise in creating innovative stock control software that enhances the efficiency of automated storage and material handling systems. Leading multinational furniture, kitchenware and tool retailers are already utilising our automated storage system - our software has further optimised their stock management and improved operational efficiency.
Recognising the need to better understand purchasing trends and strategically organise inventory based on picking frequency, volume, and item popularity, we developed custom stock management software implemented our proven stock management software then tailored it to their specific needs. Fully integrated with their existing ERP systems, including SAP, AWS, and Azure environments, this solution streamlined warehouse operations and maximised the capacity of their automated storage towers.
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Our intelligent stock control software analyses data and generates actionable reports, providing insights on the optimal placement of items within the storage system, whether higher or lower within the tower (some systems can be up to 70 trays high). The software also takes seasonal trends and product groupings into account, ensuring that the most frequently picked items are easily accessible. This thoughtful and strategic approach resulted in faster picking times and shorter customer waiting periods, ultimately boosting overall warehouse efficiency.
By integrating with major IT infrastructures and systems, including SAP, AWS, and Azure, we ensure our solutions are flexible, reliable, and seamlessly align with your business's technology stack. At Tornado, we combine our expertise in automation, material handling, and system integration to deliver tailored solutions that drive operational success and create lasting value for your business.
Tornado: Innovative solutions
Controls and automation
We offer comprehensive controls and automation solutions, whether you need modifications to existing systems or a completely new integrated or standalone solution. After an in-depth consultation, we provide custom services including HMI/SCADA, panel design, and installation. While we specialise in Omron Sysmac control systems, our expertise extends to programming for a wide range of control equipment, from high-speed logistical machines to complex automation systems.
Our controls systems integrate seamlessly with our in-house software, such as Warehouse Management Software (WMS), using proven enterprise methods such as SQL, OPC UA, MQTT, RESTful API, or other databases depending on the PLC’s capabilities. This ensures that your automated material handling solutions work in perfect harmony with your existing IT systems, streamlining operations and improving overall efficiency.
As collaborative machines and robotics become more common, the complex needs for software related safety needs to be correctly implemented. This can unlock great efficiencies to your operations, but it must be done with the care and attention to detail it deserves. We walk you through the process, delivering a robust system with the certifications required for the task.
Ultimate Solutions
IT consulting
Tornado’s expert engineers have deep knowledge of IT systems and are available for both short-term guidance and long-term strategic consulting. With extensive experience in logistics, automation, and system integration, we help businesses optimise their IT infrastructure to support core operational processes. We specialise in enhancing technology for industrial and retail sectors, ensuring your IT systems scale with your business.
Our IT consulting services have supported everything from large-scale WMS software for a global furniture retailers to tailored solutions for complex small logistics operations. We also provide strategic advice on integrating with on premise and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and IBM, ensuring your infrastructure is ready for the future. No project is too large or too small, and we’re committed to delivering results that align with your business objectives and vision.
