The coronavirus crisis has highlighted the importance of warehousing and online purchases at home. is usually overlooked by many techniques. Managing inventory, receiving and shipping goods, or tracking them to your home, called “last mile” delivery, involves a very complex range of operations where one mistake can threaten the entire process. Fortunately, globalization and exponential growth in commodity traffic have given birth to a new generation of logistics management technology. From robots that pick materials in car factories and products in commercial warehouses to self-driving platforms that carry heavy materials back and forth. The present, and especially the future, of logistics is technology-driven.
All these innovative technologies Acciona plays an active role. This means a safer working environment, higher quality manufacturing and more cost effective operations through increased productivity.
Stages of advanced logistics operations
stage 1: Receipt of goods
-Robot arm: performs the most repetitive tasks autonomously.
– Autonomous platform: internal transportation of materials by following the most efficient routes.
Stage 2: Integrated warehouse management
– Drones: Manage inventory and detect potential security issues.
-Sensor: Ensures the health of the operator.
– Exoskeleton: Limits the worker’s physical overexertion and allows them to lift heavier loads.
Stage 3: Delivery of goods over long distances
-Data analysis: GPS for route optimization.
-IOT: Product traceability.
-Blockchain: Verification of process parts.
Stage 4: last mile
-Order tracking and ultimate customer satisfaction.
-AI: Algorithms for real-time task assignment and delivery route planning.
Robotics in warehouse
Moving manufacturing materials from one location to another is an important and essential process, especially in heavy and automotive industries. Over the last few years Self-driving mobile platform It has become an increasingly useful tool. Thanks to sensors and on-board cameras, these robotic systems have collision detection capabilities and can find the best transport routes. GPS and data analysis systems perform route optimization.
Another technology in the fulfillment of orders received at the facility is the use of collaborative robotic arms to pick the components. It’s still experimental, but it’s a valuable help for workers, freeing them from tedious and repetitive tasks.
Finally, drones are another autonomous system with a growing presence in warehouses. They are used for inventory tracking, inventory control, and monitoring of facilities and hard-to-reach areas.
safety first
When it comes to workers, exoskeletons are one of the systems on the rise. Some of them are passive. It simply redistributes your weight throughout your body or releases it to the ground as energy. However, there are more advanced active exoskeletons with sensors and actuators that can reduce the actual weight lifted.Several These exoskeletons Effortlessly lift up to 200 lbs. Nonetheless, physical activity still has its own risks. Thus, a sensor that detects vital signs is one of the features implemented. These systems warn of anomalies. These systems featuring GPS location information are known as “dead man systems”.
distribution chain blockchain
blockchain A game changer in logistics. Based on unique digitally signed blocks, it is an ideal tool for knowing the distribution stage of a particular product. Therefore, as components or products move in and out of warehouses or production facilities, the system can track their location and distribution stages.
Compared to traditional systems, these innovations offer significant advantages not only for industrial clients, but also for ACCIONA employees. As a pioneer and innovator, we have implemented all these advances to improve the efficiency of our intralogistics operations.
