Optimize Automotive Supply Chain with Asset Tracking and Yard Management Solutions
The automotive industry faces challenges in managing its supply chain efficiently, resulting in delayed parts shipments and the need for vehicle storage in yards. However, this can lead to the risk of vehicles getting lost.
WISER offers a solution with its asset tracking and micro-location system. This innovative technology provides customers with a real-time, always-current view of their key inventory, including individual vehicles across large lots or parking decks. With WISER, customers can quickly and easily locate their vehicles on-site, eliminating the worry of lost assets.
THE PROBLEM: MANUALLY SEARCHING FOR LOST VEHICLES
Efficient yard management in warehouses, factories, and distribution centers requires timely access to the right vehicle. Despite the use of GPS devices, locating the correct vehicle can still be a challenge.
GPS accuracy is limited to a few meters, making it difficult to determine the exact parking position of a vehicle. Furthermore, GPS signals may not work underground or in indoor parking decks.
Vehicle accessibility is also an issue. To ensure quick departures, vehicles must be parked with enough space, but maximizing storage space often leads to vehicles being surrounded during the parking process.
Lost or inaccessible vehicles cause delays in starting and completing jobs. Drivers must first find the correct truck or trailer among many similar models and then move neighboring trucks or trailers to gain access. The process can also become complicated when multiple drivers need to work together to make a vehicle accessible, preventing them from starting other jobs. The search and shuffle process can also create congestion and pose safety risks for drivers and other vehicles entering and exiting the yard.
These challenges result in lost time on the job, reduced job completion numbers, and unnecessary stress for yard managers and drivers.
THE SOLUTION: WISER’S ASSET TRACKING SYSTEM
WISER offers a sophisticated solution to simplify yard management and streamline your operations.
WISER's system begins with the installation of Antenna Nodes across the yard to establish a wireless arena. The Tag and Track software then uses sub-meter accurate Tracker Tags placed on each vehicle to track their real-time locations. This means that you'll always have an up-to-date picture of your inventory without the need for manual updates or visual checks.
WISER's asset tracking system is more accurate than conventional GPS or RTLS solutions, providing inch-level accuracy in most settings. It can also operate indoors, outdoors, and even underground within a WISER arena, and requires less power to run, with tags lasting for years with just one battery change.
Say goodbye to the hassle of lost vehicles and inefficiencies in yard management. WISER's asset tracking system is the solution you need to improve your operations and streamline your workflow.
THE RESULTS: IMPROVED EFFICIENCY AND COST-SAVINGS
WISER's innovative yard management solution offers a real-time, comprehensive view of the vehicles in the yard, eliminating the need for manual data entry and creating a real-time log of available vehicles. With its highly accurate, inch-level tracking capabilities, the system enhances security and efficiency. Dispatchers can detect any unauthorized vehicle movements, and trucks can be directed to the correct loading dock with up-to-date information. Additionally, by tracking pallets or storage containers, the system can immediately identify if an asset is placed on the wrong vehicle, avoiding costly errors.
WISER's ultra-wideband (UWB) solution delivers unparalleled granular, real-time data to yard managers and drivers, always providing a clear understanding of the yard. With the ability to register delays automatically, even if the correct vehicle still takes time to locate, the system ultimately leads to higher efficiency and lower costs for all involved