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FREMONT, CA: The food and drinks industry requires considerable intralogistics due to factors such as intense competition, rigorous regulations, high prices for raw materials and energy resources, and rapid changes in consumer needs. The product is delicate and perishable, and the producers must be watchful, flexible, and cheap. There is a constant need for coordination and improvements in the logistics services of internal and external matters, as well as a deep understanding of the product.
Over time, this internal flow of commodities has progressed from a necessary evil to a vital factor in corporate value generation. Only those who can deliver items rapidly and flexibly without squandering capital or tying them up will win the competition. As a result, the food industry's intralogistics has undergone significant changes.
Here are some of the most current developments in the industry to keep an eye out for:
Internet of Things: The smart supply chain', made possible by the Web of Things, will coordinate data from raw fabric to the ultimate client. Currently, 20 billion devices worldwide have an IP address, are outfitted with a chip or sensor, and are linked to the internet. This allows for the localization and identification of these objects. They can also be connected independently of one another. This arrangement's creation and delivery are automatically organized and processed.
Digital management of the industrial truck fleet: Food manufacturers are seeking ways to make their trucks more efficient. Digital fleet management aids in the management of large amounts of data and complex supply chains in logistics procedures. It provides capabilities for tracking crucial truck data, identifying optimization requirements, and continuously updating the fleet's efficiency. Real-time performance data allows industries to lower the fleet size while maintaining productivity. Predictive maintenance is also gaining popularity since it helps discover potential vehicle issues at an early stage.
Automated driving: Companies are implementing complete or partial intralogistics automation to improve the reliability and efficiency of production and delivery processes. It increases a company's competitiveness, improves market dynamics, and allows it to respond to changing food industry demands.
Its potential uses in the future include:
Assisted driving: Intelligent assistance functions support the driver in various activities, but the driver is ultimately responsible for navigation.
Fully automated driving: Thanks to the highest level of intralogistics automation, trucks can now be self-propelled and perform a range of tasks, including moving packing materials, raw materials, and finished products to and from production lines. They can also be expanded to form automated logistics systems.
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