COTAS Terminal Automation
Tank truck loading procedure in terminals
The Terminal Automation System COTAS is the complete solution for automating small, medium and large tank terminals.
Processes in tank terminals
Process management
COTAS offers an effective and field-proven process management system. With its highly flexible configuration, COTAS is adaptable to various types of facilities without programming effort. Next to the OPC-Client/Server communication, several communication drivers for field components of notable manufacturers are already integrated.
Inventory management of products in tank terminals
Inventory Control
COTAS’ effective stock management offers the administration of “joint stock” tank terminals, profit and loss accounts and it manages complex tank terminals as encapsulated warehouses [warehousing] which can be included in the balance sheet as single object.
Contract management
Contract management
The multistage Contract Management of COTAS maintains long-term [term contracts] as well as short-term [spot contracts] contracts between suppliers and clients. During disposition, COTAS automatically matches goods movements and the contingent data of the contracts and provides balancing of the already transacted supply contracts.
Customs handling
Customs handling
COTAS generates customs and tax declarations and provides a complete stock accounting. All relevant documents [accompanying documents, dispatch forms] are generated. COTAS manages an entrepot in the officially required way. As well, COTAS supports the electronic “Excise Movement and Control System” EMCS.
Transparency of all goods movements
Management Information System [MIS]
COTAS guarantees transparency of all goods movement in tank terminals. The consistent documentation of all transaction data offers the opportunity to determine the profitability of tank terminals. COTAS’ MIS function supports evaluations and further planning for the tank terminal. The report gateway “Crystal Reports” provides all required information individually.
Direct communication between COTAS and external systems
Connectivity to ERP systems [B2B]
By using standardized gateways to ERP-Systems [SAP R3, JD Edwards, Navision, …] as well as to logistics planning system [Aspen Retail, …] and to other administrative systems, COTAS offers a professional connection for all imaginable B2B requirements. COTAS also provides a framework with integrated web services for the communication by ESB [Enterprise Service Bus].
