Challenges
Glass and window manufacturers, like Weha-Therm and AGP, use special transport racks to deliver high-value, fragile products, to customers. Once shipments are received, customers return the empty racks. Getting a precise, up-to-date view of the entire asset fleet to optimise operational processes is challenging, as racks may be mishandled, not returned on time, or lost.
Solution
The end-to-end IoT location tracking solution, enabled for the Sigfox 0G Network, includes tracking devices and a specialised data analytics platform. The solution provides 100 percent transparency to racks, anytime and anywhere across Europe and globally. Fitting maintenance-free devices with many years of battery-life was easy and cost-effective.
Results
Customers achieved real-time visibility to its racks across logistics processes. The data insights enables optimisation of operational efficiencies:
- – Increased operational efficiency
- – Reduced loss rate
- – Improved service delivery
Top challenges for glass manufacturers
15% of glass racks lost annually Losing racks hits bottomline and increases operational costs. Tensions & inventory headaches With zero visibility of Glass Racks, Glass manufacturers cannot deliver Flat Glass to customers on time.
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What if there is a end-to-end retrofit solution that can help you manage your glass and window racks in a cost effect way?
A versatile device
– Collected locations and movement data
– Confirms delivery and glass damages
-Attaches documentation and pictures
A software platform:
– Notification on success deliveries
– Real time insights
– Automate inventory, forecasting peak seasons
0G Network Connectivity
– Long battery life / low cost to run
– Covers 70+ countries
No more chasing lost rack or blaming the wrong party for delays
Optimise your Glass Racks Management with UnaBiz. Speak to us for ready to use or bespoke Tracking Solution that can be easily retrofitted onto your existing assets.
Learn more about this proven solution that us helping glass manufacturers save millions of dollars in Japan, Germany and New Zealand.
