The location information about goods, tools, vehicles and employees facilitates more efficient process flows. Furthermore, geo and time based triggers can be defined, which can initiate automated processes. Analyses of the movement data over time enable the identification of optimization potentials.
Analyses of Movement Profiles
The positioning provides data which can be used for a variety of analyses. This includes analyses of the utilization of work equipment, the measurement of vehicle idle times and the analysis of walking and driving routes. The data can be accessed and visualized in infsoft Analytics in personalized dashboards.
Process Optimization
Based on the analyses, bottlenecks can be identified and optimization potentials can be revealed. This leads to a more efficient planning of processes and provides guidance for action.
The real-time position data from the tracking system also shows, for example, when delays are to be expected, provides timely warnings and enables a prompt reaction with countermeasures. This can prevent expensive delays and production stops.
Use Case: Utilization Analysis of Car Lifts
Automation Through Geofencing
The definition of trigger areas (geofencing) enables the automation of processes. For example, if a product is registered in a predefined zone, the status of the associated order can be automatically updated. Furthermore, the detection of an employee in a hazardous area can automatically trigger a warning or stop machines to ensure the safety of the worker.
Use Case: Workpiece Carrier Tracking
Management of Vehicles at a Car Dealership
The positioning of the vehicles at a car dealership can be used for an automatic and continuous inventory. In addition to the location of the vehicle, further information such as the sales price, the time the car has been at the dealership and more can be stored. Furthermore, automatic actions can be defined, if desired. In this way, for example, the price of a vehicle can be lowered automatically once it has been with the dealership for a certain period of time.
Use Case: Process Optimization in a Car Rental Company