Leading international truck manufacturer

Resource management – automatic assignment of tasks to forklifts, AGVs, tugger trains, carts, AIFs, pallet stackers and human operators based on RTLS
3D interactive real-time software – automate all in-plant logistics processes
Kanban / Replenishment Processes – automatically receive triggers and Kanban signals to create transport orders
Location mapping – system-based location codes of inbound, buffer, racks supermarkets, bins and other supply areas
Traditional WMS – check-in trucks, yard & dock, goods receiving, inventory levels, inventory locations and goods issue
System controlled in-plant processes – repacking, kitting, assembly, pre-assembly, machining and sequencing
System interfaces – coordinate communications with existing systems (MES, PP, ERP etc.) and new subsystems (AGF, AGV, control systems, RFID etc.)

Eliminate “search & find” and “go & see”
Invest in technology to integrate with automation, provide inventory visibility and increase efficiency
To integrate with existing in-plant host systems
Develop standard processes across different use cases

ONE system that controls, automates and orchestrates all in-plant logistics processes

3D interactive real-time data visualization of inbound goods, inventory, locations, assets, resources and others
Replace manual decisions with 3D interactive push-task technology, using RTLS data in-motion technology, sensors and other triggers
> 99.99% system uptime
Less than 6 months business case
Increased process standardization, system easy to roll-out to other sites globally

International beverage producer

Background

FMCG company with a focus on production and distribution of beverages
Complex site with multiple buildings
Production of approx. 5 million hectoliters of beverages per year
Loading and unloading of approx. 500 vehicles per day (during high-season)
Flexible production: if demand increases e.g. due to good weather, more volumes is being produced

Reasons for choosing Site Optimizer 360° SCES

Eliminate scanning by using RTLS technology
100% transparency of all warehouse processes
Reduction of forklift fleet and resources
Ability to eliminate physical inventories
Traceability; license plate tracking of every pallet, which is required by German law
Paperless warehouse

Customer challenges

Customer benefits

50% reduction of the forklift fleet and resources
> 99.99% system uptime
Less than 6 months business case
100% 3D interactive control of all warehouse processes, inventory, assets and resources
Reduction of maintenance costs
Storage capacity optimization (chaotic storage)
Reduction in empty runs (dead heading)
Increase in customer satisfaction due to less errors, tours etc.
Replacement of manual decisions with system- run operations