Reusable Logistics: Inbound and Scan System Technology in Use at Gebinde Logistik Center AG
The Challenge in Logistics Automation
The Gebinde Logistik Center AG (GLC), renowned for operating one of the largest wash depots for reusable logistics in Switzerland, is at the heart of a logistical masterpiece. The challenge of processing nearly 100 million IFCO returnable containers annually requires a scan system solution that guarantees speed and efficiency in counting. This immense number of containers demands a highly accurate, automated system to ensure inventory accuracy and optimize operational processes.
- High-Precision Counting for 100 Million Containers per Year
- Ease of Use for Employees
- Ensuring High Machine Availability for 24/7 Operation
- Seamless Integration into Existing IT and Operational Processes
The Solution: Customized System Integration
To meet the high demands of Gebinde Logistik Center AG and ensure easy counting of returnable containers, we have implemented a tailored Scan System that offers both automation and flexibility. The implemented solution includes:
- Two automated systems: These scan systems are strategically placed for continuous, rapid processing of returnable containers, promoting high throughput speeds and minimizing the need for human intervention.
- One manual system: This scan system provides a flexible solution for situations where manual inspection is required. It allows employees to intervene directly, which is especially useful for special batches that need individual handling.
This combination of automated and manual scan systems allows GLC to flexibly respond to a variety of operational conditions, efficiently managing both large volume flows and specific batches that need to be processed individually.
Detailed Insight into the Software Solution
To meet the unique needs of Gebinde Logistik Center AG, the scan system has been equipped with a customized software solution. This specially tailored software solution reflects advanced innovations in the field of artificial intelligence and is designed to precisely address the unique requirements of GLC. It offers the following key features:
- Classification of 34 Container Types: Use of Deep Learning for Precise Recognition
- Decoding of over 300 GRAI Codes: Reliable Identification for Seamless Traceability
- Distinction of Pallet Types: Recognition of Euro Pallets, Chep Pallets, and Other Pallets
- Color Recognition of Containers: Efficient Sorting and Assignment Based on Color Criteria
- Integration into IT Systems: Connection to Higher-Level Interfaces (PLC and SAP)
- Processing Speed: High-performance processing with a speed of approximately 4 seconds
Edge.Trace - Track and Trace Solution for Seamless Traceability
- Detailed Statistics for controlling logistics processes
- Flexible web access to image data and statistics from anywhere
A Dynamic Partnership That Fosters Precision and Trust
The partnership between PixelEdge, an innovative technology company from northern Germany, and Gebinde Logistik Center AG, a renowned Swiss logistics specialist, exemplifies a fruitful collaboration based on mutual trust and a shared commitment to excellence. This partnership highlights how a common vision of precision, reliability, and technological leadership in the logistics industry is being realized. It is the synthesis of PixelEdge’s technological expertise and GLC’s deep understanding of logistics challenges that has resulted in a highly customized solution.
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