Partnership to Offer Integrated Software Solutions

INDUTRAX PSI FLS Fuzzy Logik & Neuro Systeme have entered a partnership to offer integrated software solutions to analyze business processes using location data and AI methods, to identify weaknesses and to visualize improvement potential in a comprehensible form. This ensures more transparency and higher process quality in production and logistics. Manufacturing processes become visible in real-time and, in addition, AI-supported optimization proposals are derived, leading to efficient growth and an increase in process quality.

The PSI FLS software products Qualicision and Deep Qualicision AI extend the INDUTRAX applications PRODUCTTRACKER and ASSETTRACKER with AI and decision support technologies. From raw location data, Deep Location Awareness is created.

At its core, the joint solution allows visualizing manufacturing processes in real-time and furthermore prepares AI-supported optimization proposals. The location data makes it possible to create a digital twin and perform a target/actual comparison of the production data.

With the joint software solution, location, identification, and sensor data from the shop floor can be transferred in real-time into relevant events for production control and can be processed and made available using AI methods. An example for this could be the entry of an AGV into defined areas. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is based on sensor technology as a source of machine data. But only by Qualitative Labeling and AI-based business process data analysis this data becomes valuable operational information that generates benefits for production control.

The introduction of the solution creates new growth for customers while ensuring the optimal use of existing resources and increasing efficiency. The careful use of resources also increases sustainability in production. At the same time, the self-learning data processing with AI ensures constantly increasing process quality.

The PSI subsidiary PSI FLS Fuzzy Logik & Neuro Systeme offers industrial artificial intelligence methods for learning process data analyses and predictive production optimization with Deep Qualicision. The self-learning decision support software Deep Qualicision is based on extended fuzzy logic and machine learning methods as well as other artificial intelligence methods. The focus is on increasing efficiency in process optimization as well as in the intelligent learning analysis of business process data. Wherever qualified decisions to be made. Deep Qualicision provides optimization and decision support. Examples are optimizations of production sequences in the automotive industry and in manufacturing companies in general, management of transport processes, optimization of operational processes in depots for buses and trams.

Partnership to Offer Integrated Software Solutions

INDUTRAX PSI FLS Fuzzy Logik & Neuro Systeme have entered a partnership to offer integrated software solutions to analyze business processes using location data and AI methods, to identify weaknesses and to visualize improvement potential in a comprehensible form. This ensures more transparency and higher process quality in production and logistics. Manufacturing processes become visible in real-time and, in addition, AI-supported optimization proposals are derived, leading to efficient growth and an increase in process quality.

The PSI FLS software products Qualicision and Deep Qualicision AI extend the INDUTRAX applications PRODUCTTRACKER and ASSETTRACKER with AI and decision support technologies. From raw location data, Deep Location Awareness is created.

At its core, the joint solution allows visualizing manufacturing processes in real-time and furthermore prepares AI-supported optimization proposals. The location data makes it possible to create a digital twin and perform a target/actual comparison of the production data.

With the joint software solution, location, identification, and sensor data from the shop floor can be transferred in real-time into relevant events for production control and can be processed and made available using AI methods. An example for this could be the entry of an AGV into defined areas. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is based on sensor technology as a source of machine data. But only by Qualitative Labeling and AI-based business process data analysis this data becomes valuable operational information that generates benefits for production control.

The introduction of the solution creates new growth for customers while ensuring the optimal use of existing resources and increasing efficiency. The careful use of resources also increases sustainability in production. At the same time, the self-learning data processing with AI ensures constantly increasing process quality.

The PSI subsidiary PSI FLS Fuzzy Logik & Neuro Systeme offers industrial artificial intelligence methods for learning process data analyses and predictive production optimization with Deep Qualicision. The self-learning decision support software Deep Qualicision is based on extended fuzzy logic and machine learning methods as well as other artificial intelligence methods. The focus is on increasing efficiency in process optimization as well as in the intelligent learning analysis of business process data. Wherever qualified decisions to be made. Deep Qualicision provides optimization and decision support. Examples are optimizations of production sequences in the automotive industry and in manufacturing companies in general, management of transport processes, optimization of operational processes in depots for buses and trams.

Belt Curve Offering Expanded

Interroll is launching a new belt curve worldwide: The Interroll Belt Curve 1200 offers all of the quality and efficiency benefits of a frictionless drive concept while improving the conveying performance of smaller goods. In addition, a variant with a welded endless belt is now available on request.

Belt curves are among the most technically demanding conveyor modules in the material flow systems of courier, express and parcel service providers, who, mainly due to booming e-commerce, have to cope with a rapidly growing flood of goods in their distribution centers around the clock. After all, even with heavier goods, the forces required to change the direction of transport must be transmitted with as little wear as possible. For this reason, Interroll’s belt curves are based on an extremely low-maintenance design without friction, which eliminates the need for regular belt retensioning and technically prevents belt slippage that can lead to curve failure. These are key reasons why over 100,000 Interroll belt curves are already in use by parcel delivery companies around the world and in baggage handling at airports, in some cases for several decades.

The new Interroll Belt Curve 1200 is also based on this basic design principle, offering further improvements in addition to the advantages of the positive drive. For example, cylindrical deflection rollers have been integrated here for the first time, significantly reducing the distance between the connection and the following conveyor. The advantage: With the new belt curve, even smaller conveyed goods can now be transported quickly and safely. At the same time, in addition to the mechanical belt connector, a vulcanized endless belt is also optionally available, which is particularly appreciated by users in Europe and Asia.

The new belt curve is produced in the United States, China, and Germany and is now available simultaneously to customers all over the world.

Belt Curve Offering Expanded

Interroll is launching a new belt curve worldwide: The Interroll Belt Curve 1200 offers all of the quality and efficiency benefits of a frictionless drive concept while improving the conveying performance of smaller goods. In addition, a variant with a welded endless belt is now available on request.

Belt curves are among the most technically demanding conveyor modules in the material flow systems of courier, express and parcel service providers, who, mainly due to booming e-commerce, have to cope with a rapidly growing flood of goods in their distribution centers around the clock. After all, even with heavier goods, the forces required to change the direction of transport must be transmitted with as little wear as possible. For this reason, Interroll’s belt curves are based on an extremely low-maintenance design without friction, which eliminates the need for regular belt retensioning and technically prevents belt slippage that can lead to curve failure. These are key reasons why over 100,000 Interroll belt curves are already in use by parcel delivery companies around the world and in baggage handling at airports, in some cases for several decades.

The new Interroll Belt Curve 1200 is also based on this basic design principle, offering further improvements in addition to the advantages of the positive drive. For example, cylindrical deflection rollers have been integrated here for the first time, significantly reducing the distance between the connection and the following conveyor. The advantage: With the new belt curve, even smaller conveyed goods can now be transported quickly and safely. At the same time, in addition to the mechanical belt connector, a vulcanized endless belt is also optionally available, which is particularly appreciated by users in Europe and Asia.

The new belt curve is produced in the United States, China, and Germany and is now available simultaneously to customers all over the world.

More Paperwork is Worsening Delays at the UK/EU Border, find CIPS Survey

The delays at the UK/EU border is getting worse, research by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has found. Over half (58%) of UK businesses say that delays have become longer since the beginning of January 2021 with 30% of this group reporting that delays are significantly longer than they were when the new border rules first came into effect at the beginning of the year.

The survey of 350 UK supply chain managers* found that 63% have experienced delays at the UK/EU border of at least 2-3 days getting goods into the UK, up from 38% in a similar survey in January this year. The situation is only slightly better for exports, with 44% experiencing delays of at least 2-3 days getting goods into the EU.

By far the main driver of delays is the time it takes for customs to work through the new paperwork, with nearly half of businesses (47%) citing this as the main reason for the delays. Other customs issues such as a lack of capacity amongst customs staff and drivers being turned away for having the wrong paperwork were also cited by respondents.

The delays come despite the fact many new import certifications are still yet to come into force. The extra checks, which will impact a wide range of goods from sausages to live mussels, are due to be phased in from April.

Dr John Glen, CIPS Economist and Visiting Fellow at the Cranfield School of Management, said: “We are well into the second month of the new arrangements and the hope that delays at the border would reduce as freight volumes returned to normal and customs systems became used to the new processes has not come to pass. What is even more concerning is that the delays are continuing to get longer, putting more and more pressure on the UK’s supply chains and affecting the timely delivery of much-needed goods.

“The paperwork required at the border is not going to change anytime soon, so we should brace ourselves for these delays to continue for at least the next few months. New requirements for import certifications are also rapidly approaching and these will only add to the paperwork required, causing further delays for businesses. The knock-on impact of these delays will trickle far down the supply chain and ultimately result in stock shortages and inflated prices for consumers”.

About the survey

These findings were drawn from a survey of 350 UK supply chain managers who have imported or exported through the UK-EU border since 1st January 2021. The survey ran from Friday 12th February to Thursday 18th February 2021.

*All respondents are UK supply chain managers who have imported or exported through the UK/EU border since 1st January.

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More Paperwork is Worsening Delays at the UK/EU Border, find CIPS Survey

The delays at the UK/EU border is getting worse, research by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has found. Over half (58%) of UK businesses say that delays have become longer since the beginning of January 2021 with 30% of this group reporting that delays are significantly longer than they were when the new border rules first came into effect at the beginning of the year.

The survey of 350 UK supply chain managers* found that 63% have experienced delays at the UK/EU border of at least 2-3 days getting goods into the UK, up from 38% in a similar survey in January this year. The situation is only slightly better for exports, with 44% experiencing delays of at least 2-3 days getting goods into the EU.

By far the main driver of delays is the time it takes for customs to work through the new paperwork, with nearly half of businesses (47%) citing this as the main reason for the delays. Other customs issues such as a lack of capacity amongst customs staff and drivers being turned away for having the wrong paperwork were also cited by respondents.

The delays come despite the fact many new import certifications are still yet to come into force. The extra checks, which will impact a wide range of goods from sausages to live mussels, are due to be phased in from April.

Dr John Glen, CIPS Economist and Visiting Fellow at the Cranfield School of Management, said: “We are well into the second month of the new arrangements and the hope that delays at the border would reduce as freight volumes returned to normal and customs systems became used to the new processes has not come to pass. What is even more concerning is that the delays are continuing to get longer, putting more and more pressure on the UK’s supply chains and affecting the timely delivery of much-needed goods.

“The paperwork required at the border is not going to change anytime soon, so we should brace ourselves for these delays to continue for at least the next few months. New requirements for import certifications are also rapidly approaching and these will only add to the paperwork required, causing further delays for businesses. The knock-on impact of these delays will trickle far down the supply chain and ultimately result in stock shortages and inflated prices for consumers”.

About the survey

These findings were drawn from a survey of 350 UK supply chain managers who have imported or exported through the UK-EU border since 1st January 2021. The survey ran from Friday 12th February to Thursday 18th February 2021.

*All respondents are UK supply chain managers who have imported or exported through the UK/EU border since 1st January.

Yard Management System Implemented for 3PL in the Middle East

Mosanada Logistics Services (MLS) has implemented a state-of-the-art Yard Management Solution from Aachen, Germany, based optimization specialist INFORM. It is the First 3PL in the middle east to do so.

MLS is aiming to improve its capabilities in finished vehicle logistics by planning and optimizing their growing automotive logistics operations in Saudi Arabia and theregion, providing its customers with a fully digitized experience throughout every step in its value chain.

Established in 2010, the Mosanada Logistics Services (MLS) specialised in the storage, and distribution of both dry and chilled/frozen products across Saudi Arabia. Then in 2019 began to serve the automotive sector and deliver innovative  End-to-End Logistics solutions to a variety of customers including Hyundai and Rolls Royce.

MLS now serves a diversified portfolio of customers leveraging on its strong footprint with 11 FMCG warehouses and 3 stockyards covering the kingdom. MLS was keen to improve the service quality, elevate the customer experience and enhance its service offering to its growing portfolio of customers. A Yard Management System (YMS) from the software developer INFORM was the optimum solution to provide its customers with real time, end-to-end monitoring, planning and optimization of vehicle logistics process.

“We perceived INFORM as a solid strategic partner, who will reliably move forward with us,” said Abdullah Riyad, Program Sponsor at MLS. Being a strategic partner in the middle east to INFORM, MLS is expecting to realize a wide spectrum of benefits including competitive lead times to deliver the customers’ requests, full visibility, and traceability across all of its processes, optimized operations planning in addition to exploiting various efficiency improvement to strengthen its competitive advantage as a leading automotive 3PL partner of choice.

INFORM develops software for the optimization of business processes using Digital Decision Making
based on Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research. Last year the company also implement its Yard Management System to logistics operator, Migros.

 

 

Yard Management System Implemented for 3PL in the Middle East

Mosanada Logistics Services (MLS) has implemented a state-of-the-art Yard Management Solution from Aachen, Germany, based optimization specialist INFORM. It is the First 3PL in the middle east to do so.

MLS is aiming to improve its capabilities in finished vehicle logistics by planning and optimizing their growing automotive logistics operations in Saudi Arabia and theregion, providing its customers with a fully digitized experience throughout every step in its value chain.

Established in 2010, the Mosanada Logistics Services (MLS) specialised in the storage, and distribution of both dry and chilled/frozen products across Saudi Arabia. Then in 2019 began to serve the automotive sector and deliver innovative  End-to-End Logistics solutions to a variety of customers including Hyundai and Rolls Royce.

MLS now serves a diversified portfolio of customers leveraging on its strong footprint with 11 FMCG warehouses and 3 stockyards covering the kingdom. MLS was keen to improve the service quality, elevate the customer experience and enhance its service offering to its growing portfolio of customers. A Yard Management System (YMS) from the software developer INFORM was the optimum solution to provide its customers with real time, end-to-end monitoring, planning and optimization of vehicle logistics process.

“We perceived INFORM as a solid strategic partner, who will reliably move forward with us,” said Abdullah Riyad, Program Sponsor at MLS. Being a strategic partner in the middle east to INFORM, MLS is expecting to realize a wide spectrum of benefits including competitive lead times to deliver the customers’ requests, full visibility, and traceability across all of its processes, optimized operations planning in addition to exploiting various efficiency improvement to strengthen its competitive advantage as a leading automotive 3PL partner of choice.

INFORM develops software for the optimization of business processes using Digital Decision Making
based on Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research. Last year the company also implement its Yard Management System to logistics operator, Migros.

 

 

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