Intra-logistics tracking
INTRA-LOGISTICS TRACKING
What can we do?
INTRA-LOGISTICS TRACKING
The cost of visibility issues
Wasted Time
Locating misplaced GSE can be time-consuming, especially when shared equipment moves across large facilities or locations.
Admin Burden
Missing assets translate to endless paperwork and additional replacement costs.
Disruptions
Delays in logistics hobble production efficiency and overall cost-effectiveness.
Underutilisation
Without concrete data, proving optimal asset utilisation is challenging.
INTRA-LOGISTICS TRACKING
Our solution
BLE Tags + Smart GPS
BLE Tags attached to assets communicate with both Detectors and Smart GPS units. While on the road, the Tag adopts the location of the GPS.
Detector
Mounted detectors record asset arrivals and departures. They communicate with the Pathfindr portal via cellular connection.
GPS Tracking
For high-value packaging, such as skips, or bespoke stillages which can be worth up to £10,000 each, a GPS tracker is a worthwhile investment. This solution is simple: attach a GPS tracker to your asset, and it will track it anywhere. This ensures you always know the location of your valuable assets, providing peace of mind and reducing the risk of loss.
Bluetooth Tracking
In situations where GPS tracking might be excessive or too expensive, Bluetooth tags are a recommended alternative. Attach Bluetooth tags to your packaging, and these tags will communicate with Detectors at various locations to pick them up as they arrive or leave. Alternatively, Smart GPS units in trucks can scan for Bluetooth signals, allowing you to know when and where your assets were ‘last seen.’ This method offers a cost-effective solution for tracking assets that do not require precise location data.
Stillages, totes, roll cages, and magnums are crucial for maintaining smooth operations but are often overlooked, leading to frequent losses and significant costs. Poor visibility can result in various issues, including replacement expenses, wasted time, production stoppages, and supply chain disruptions. Fortunately, this problem can be easily addressed with the use of trackers.
Collaborate with Pathfindr to set up the Detector or GPS network and establish relevant locations throughout your supply chain.
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Tag your assets with BLE Tags.
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Sign-in to your Pathfindr account. View asset locations, set-up alerts, filters, searches, dashboards and customise each asset.
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Steps to track your assets
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Why solving the problem matters
Improved
Traceability
Track assets from departure to destination for accurate inventory management.
Automated Audits
Perform fast, accurate inventory audits without manual counting.
Easy Claims Handling
Accurately track asset movements to minimise deviations and claims.
Mobile Quality Control
Monitor product movement, identify quality issues, and ensure compliance.
INTRA-LOGISTICS TRACKING
Solution components
INTRA-LOGISTICS TRACKING
Before & after tracking
Company A loses 240 stillages annually, each costing £500 to replace, resulting in a yearly expense of £120,000.
Metrics | Before Pathfindr | With Pathfindr |
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Number Of Stillages Lost Per Year | 240 | 20 |
Stillage Replacement Cost | £500 | £500 |
Annual Cost Of Stillage Loss | £120,000 | £10,000 |
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Investment vs ROI
5 Detectors + 30 Smart GPS + 1,500 BLE Tags
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ROI
Cost Savings - Investment
Investment
£72,800
Per Year
£3,100
Solution Cost Per Month
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This results in an annual saving for each tracked stillage of
£48.53
To cover the facility area, 13 Detectors were needed, and 2,000 tags were used on the tools.