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How To Integrate Pick-by-Light and Put-to-Light Technology in Your Last Mile Logistics

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  Last Mile Management takes charge of the milk run: the process of bringing B- and C-parts from a central storage area to the work cells where they can be used for production. To make this part of the supply chain more efficient, Last Mile Management encourages the quickest flow of materials through the use of Pick-by-Light and Put-to-Light solutions from Bossard. These functions form part of the SmartBin and SmartLabel systems in Smart Factory Logistics and are integrated by the ARIMS platform. Pick-by-Light Last Mile Management starts the milk run by generating a digital pick list in the ARIMS Mobile App so that the employee can take the list to the warehouse or assembly area. When the run starts, the App lists the required material and activates the Pick-to-Light function: an LED lights up in the SmartBin or SmartLabel, so the employee knows where to get the material from the storage area. If several materials are involved, the LEDs light up sequentially to show how to...

Boost Efficiency with Bossard's Smart Factory Logistics Systems

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In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, efficient supply chain management is critical for reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) and maximizing productivity. Bossard’s Smart Factory Logistics Systems offer innovative solutions to streamline your B- and C-parts management, ensuring seamless operations with automated replenishment, real-time monitoring, and enhanced control. SmartBin Cloud: Next-Level Efficiency The SmartBin Cloud takes logistics automation to new heights by combining the proven SmartBin System with the advanced SmartLabel System. This integrated solution offers: Real-time stock monitoring with continuous data communication. Automated replenishment directly at the point of use. Enhanced flexibility for customized warehouse and production setups. SmartBin: Automated Inventory Management The SmartBin system uses bins with built-in weight sensors that monitor stock levels in real time. This data triggers automated replenishment, ensuring uninterrupte...

Smart Factory Logistics to Know Your Parts Usage and Not be Caught Unprepared

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Your Kanban system may have worked adequately so far. However, it does involve constant attention from your suppliers, shippers, and warehouse staff so that products enter and leave your warehouse in a timely manner. You also have to juggle inventory levels and fulfillment requests to ensure that you process orders promptly and with the correct quantities. How does your current Kanban system stack up when challenged with unforeseen events?  When headlines forecast supply chain interruption or material shortages, do you have the usage data on hand to ensure your assembly line won’t be stopped in the days ahead? Despite your vigilance, you’re sometimes caught unprepared when stock levels don’t match what’s on record or you don’t have enough information to predict what to stockpile when JIT replenishment is not viable anymore. This can cause you to delay shipments as your staff scrounge for the needed products. Bossard helps you avoid these pitfalls by implementing Smart Factory...

Comparing and Contrasting SmartBin Cloud and SmartLabel Cloud

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If you’re looking for a way to automatically track your stock or install a smart inventory system, Bossard would like to introduce our SmartBin Cloud and SmartLabel Cloud options. Both can increase your efficiency and enhance your profitability. Differences The SmartBin Cloud connects a bin to a weight sensor, forming an independent entity used anywhere in your facility. It works well if you do not have a storage system set up for your stock or are thinking of changing your current system to something else. By using motion-triggered weight sensors, the SmartBin Cloud automatically tracks the stock inside the bin at every use (pick or refill). When the stock runs out, it can automatically place orders for more stock without any manual intervention. This can help you achieve a lean management approach. The SmartLabel Cloud is an intelligent label that attaches to every kind of storage container. It’s ideal if you’re already using a storage system that you’re comfortable with an...

See Your Real-Time Data with SmartBin Cloud

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In many ways, standardization enabled the industrial revolution to occur and greatly improve lives around the globe. Standardization of parts and manufacturing processes make it possible to manufacture goods in an efficient manner. It also makes it possible to automate the supply chain to ensure you have the optimal number of materials needed to continue industrial processes. Hence, the SmartBin Cloud inventory and supply system streamlines the entire process. How the SmartBin Cloud System Works Internet of Things ( IoT ) refers to the real-time data shared via Wi-fi, Bluetooth, cellular, and other “cloud-based” technologies. As more and more people, organizations, and even computerized equipment go online, the IoT digital transformation grows at an exponential rate and enables real-time data sharing. That data sharing makes it possible for the SmartBin Cloud system to track inventory levels in real-time and send shipments to replenish your supplies before they run out. The sta...

SmartBin Cloud: Optimize Your B- and C-parts Management

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In the fast-paced world of manufacturing and distribution, efficient stock management is imperative. Manual tracking systems often fall short, leading to delays, errors, and inefficiencies. Enter SmartBin Cloud – a game-changing solution that combines cutting-edge technology with seamless integration, offering real-time insights and unparalleled control over stock levels. SmartBin Cloud Features: All-in-One Solution: SmartBin Cloud integrates the proven SmartBin System with the latest SmartLabel System, providing a comprehensive stock management solution. Real-Time Updates: Motion-triggered weight sensors instantly update stock and order information with every pick or refill, eliminating the need for manual tracking and ensuring accuracy. Visual Display: Each bin features a display offering at-a-glance insights into order statuses and product information, enhancing visibility and control. Automated Reordering: When stock levels reach a predetermined reorder point, SmartB...

Advantages of Using Bossard SmartBin

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First introduced back in 1998, Bossard SmartBin was created to help our customers streamline their processes and become more efficient in procurement.  So what is SmartBin?   It boils down to a combination of bins and specially developed weight sensors. By checking current stock levels on a regular basis and automatically ordering a predefined quantity once a minimum level has been reached, SmartBin essentially manages itself.  You can even determine if the parts are to be sent to your warehouse or the direct point of use.  There are also different versions of SmartBin, depending on what your needs are. SmartBin Flex, SmartBin Mobile and SmartBin Classic are what you have to choose from.  SmartBin Flex is automated, requires no power connection and can be placed wherever needed. Relying on signals that are transmitted wirelessly, SmartBin Flex eliminates wait times and reduces goods movement, allowing the material to be sent directly to the point of use....