Returnable Assets and Items Tracking - IIoT and RFID - Improve Tracking, Workflows, and Safety by SmartX HUB

Tracking Returnable Transport Items (RTIs)

THE CHALLENGE OF MANAGING RETURNABLE ASSETS

Millions of returnable transport items (RTIs) such as containers, bins, pallets, racks and kegs move through the global supply chain, providing the most fundamental way in which parts, materials and finished goods reach their destination. However, the inability to effectively track these returnable and reusable assets creates considerable productivity, labor, cost and time inefficiencies. The end result is that companies spend more money purchasing additional logistics assets and hiring adequate labor to manage them.

You will know where your RTI is going with the touch of a button

Best Track and Trace Solution

Compared to manual inventory procedures, RFID enables significantly faster inventory takes — in record time, with record accuracy. Inventory takes are not only simpler to execute, but also much more cost-effective, enabling inventories to be taken more frequently.

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Zone alerts to track assets

Each unique item can be identified and all its movements are registered. The in/out flow of goods can be controlled in bulk. RFID Asset Tracking enables you to know at any time the exact location of your RTIs and rental items. You can also evaluate the turnaround times of your logistics processes and thus improve your logistics flow. In addition, RFID Asset Management allows to trace not only the location and status of the assets, but also their history and use, giving you automatic updates on wear and life cycle. In this way, maintenance and replacements can be optimally scheduled.

The SmartX HUB Returnable Container Management module has a lot to offer.

Returnable containers are the primary method of transporting parts throughout modern supply chains. The use of returnable containers:

Gain a finite understanding of current, available, and useable returnable containers in the fleet and within each loop.
State-of-the-art where to work dashboards customized by user type and role (pack engineer, material service, transportation, etc.)
Forensic level chain of custody throughout the supply chain
Web-based software is the ideal way to expand the solution to multiple users and/or multiple facilities
Allows for quick and easy inventories/cycle counts and searches for misplaced assets.
Better tracking provides insights into the time RTIs spend at suppliers, distributors and retailers and allows owners to reduce container downtime and underutilization.
Seeing trends within the supply chain and assigning accountability to assets help to reduce stolen, misplaced or mishandled containers.

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HOW WE TRACK RTIs

To track Returnable/Reusable Transport Items, we use radio frequency identification (RFID) or Beacon technology to help improve the management of assets. Our specially designed SmartX HUB system identifies individual pieces of equipment and tracks them across different sites to ensure they are in the place where they are needed.

1. TAG ITEMS

Each RTI is fitted with an RFID tag. The unique identification numbers of RTIs fitted with a tag are then detected by a small number of strategically placed readers. Advances in technology mean that it is no longer necessary to install readers at each doorway or choke point.

2. RFID READER

Handhelds and fixed read points used for non-line-of-sight scanning; captures data about asset location, date, time and status. RFID readers installed on conveyors or doorways read and identify goods and containers as they move in and between facilities.

3. DATA COLLECTION

As you collect data, quickly understand the utilization of each item. When inventory is sent out, be able to recognize right away if items are not returned back. While doing inventory, see any variance such as matched, missing, extra or misplaced items

Enhance asset tracking with optional, advanced functionality:

The SmartX HUB solution dramatically raises asset efficiency, helping you to reduce purchases and optimize your rental program. Shrinkage control reduces lost, stolen or misplaced assets, with annual savings in the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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QUICKLY LOCATE ASSETS

Set up zones and view your Asset on the map

VISUALIZE ASSET LOCATIONS

Automate tracking of all things moving in a supply chain

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Type of Assets we track

Air Cylinders
Bread Racks
Collapsible Crates
Dollies (Rolling Quarter Pallets)
Kegs
Liquid Intermediate Bulk Containers
Meat Containers
Pallets (Wooden & Plastic)
Plastic Dairy Crates
Returnable Product Containers
Rolling Cages
Shelf-Ready Units
Stillage (Racks for Kegs or Casks)

Solutions Connected to your ERP

Our integrated tracking systems that provide valuable information about the location of your assets, compliance with quality procedures and the data collected can provide vital information for strategic business decisions, such as which assets to invest in.

Cost-effective real-time track and trace

The benefits of SmartX HUB RFID enabled asset tracking can impact a business by providing more consistent, timely and accurate information about the asset fleet and the asset itself, which results in optimized asset usages, a more efficient supply chain and improved customer service.

Key Improvements with Smartx HUB:

Reduces Capital and Operational Costs, Improves Staff Efficiency, Increases RTIs Utilization

Reduction in reconciliatory processes

(55% to 75%)

Reduction of one-time packaging

(50% to 80%)

Inventory visibility and cycle counts

(40% to 65%)

Savings in inventory carrying cost

(10% to 30%)

0perations and maintenance costs

(10% to 25%)

Improved returnable container turnaround time

(10% to 20%)

Losses of Shrinkage - SAVED by avoiding equipment loss and replacement costs

(5% to 15%)

Reduced returnable container inventory

(5% to 10%)

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