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Guidelines for efficient incoming goods management
The incoming goods area should be generously planned to provide sufficient parking spaces for delivery vehicles. It must also be ensured that there is sufficient space for incoming goods to guarantee smooth quality control and receipt.
When an incoming pallet is received, the goods are picked up directly at the loading ramp using an RFID gate or handheld scanner to capture the barcodes or RFID tags. The recorded data is automatically transmitted to the system. Before the final goods receipt entry is made, the status should be set to “Received for inspection” and the pallet should then be checked for damage.
The goods are then temporarily stored in the designated storage locations to be processed later by a warehouse employee. Short throughput times, reliable quality assurance, low personnel requirements and manageable storage capacities should be ensured for an optimal process.
When deciding on a goods receipt with RFID technology, RFID doors with the appropriate technology must be installed. The requirements should be clearly defined in advance:
- Which objects are to be detected?
- What range and accuracy are required?
- Where is the most suitable location for an RFID gate in the incoming goods area? The flow of goods and accessibility must be checked.
- How is the incoming goods process organized and what inspection guidelines (such as random sampling, checking goods receipt batches, visual inspection) must be observed?
It must also be ensured that there is sufficient space between the RFID gate and the goods already received. If necessary, the internal processes must be checked, shielding material installed and the existing warehouse organization adapted to the RFID process. For example, a mandatory passage through the gate in a specified direction may be required.
The recorded data must be forwarded to an external system for data posting. This requires an interface to be set up between the RFID gate system and the external system to enable data transfer. The exact procedure depends on the technical specifications and requirements of the external system.
The implementation of an RFID gate in incoming goods requires careful planning and execution of several steps, from the selection of hardware to the installation and configuration of software and integration into existing systems. A successful implementation can be achieved with the help of an RFID system integrator who provides support every step of the way and provides everything from a single source. With a turnkey project, you benefit from numerous advantages, including seamless integration, reduced implementation time and fewer interface problems. By following these steps, efficient recording and management of the objects transported through the gate can be ensured.
From the field: RFID in incoming goods at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
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The challenge:
As pallet deliveries at Hellmann were always made with stacked packages of different sizes, receiving the goods proved to be time-consuming and error-prone.
The solution:
The RFID gate was placed directly at the incoming goods area and equipped with advanced RFID reader and antenna technology. The packages are picked up in a single pass and the objects are recorded within a few seconds. The results are automatically visualized on a terminal directly at the RFID gate. In the event of discrepancies, such as incomplete deliveries or overdeliveries, these can be checked and documented immediately.
Future trends
Incoming goods in conjunction with IoT sensors
IoT sensors capture data from their environment and transmit it over a network so that applications can use this information. These sensors have the potential to make incoming goods much more efficient with the help of RFID gates. For example, sensors in packaging and pallets can track the exact location and condition of goods in real time. This offers significant benefits, particularly in the food industry, where cold chain compliance is crucial, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry.
IoT sensors also enable precise predictions of delivery times, allowing delivery delays to be quickly identified and dealt with. They record various details such as temperature, humidity, movement or pressure readings. In Industry 4.0, sensors are indispensable for optimizing production processes and increasing efficiency.
Overall, IoT sensors and RFID gates not only offer an efficient solution for optimizing incoming goods, but also for improving the entire supply chain.
AI technologies in incoming goods
In the future, AI technologies could further optimize incoming goods using RFID and offer additional benefits. For example, AI algorithms could detect deviations in the recorded RFID data, such as missing or incorrectly labeled goods. In the event of such irregularities, the system would automatically generate alerts and notify warehouse staff.
In addition, with the knowledge of analyzed, historical deliveries, AI is able to recognize patterns and initiate precautionary QA checks for recurring, expected incorrect goods deliveries. These could be rare special cases where the system recognizes that a check is necessary because errors have always occurred in similar constellations in the past.
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