An Industrial IoT Solution
Finally, there is a solution to replace the 40-year-old process of manually placing paper labels on the millions of containers, carts, and sub-assemblies flowing through factories every day with simple, cost-effective wireless displays: Logiscend is a complete hardware and software solution.
Logiscend is the first IoT-based system to offer a true paperless workflow for manufacturing. Our solution combines the immediate reliability and visual instruction inherent with paper labels along with automated tracking, and capability for two-way human interaction – all inherent in Industrial IoT technologies (and with a 12–18 month ROI!).
What makes Logiscend different than other Material Flow Management solutions? It’s simple — traditional paper labeling provides simple visual instruction, but with minimal tracking and automation. RFID provides the tracking but fails to provide the visual instruction or two-way communication/verification necessary for workers. Only Logiscend combines these elements to form a powerful new paradigm — instruct + track + dynamic control — enabling smart manufacturing for an IoT world.
Application Modules
Designed to manage complex material flow applications, Logiscend simply integrates with your existing processes and MES systems. The Logiscend solution collects the location and status information by individual container, providing the factory floor visibility necessary to automate or re-direct workflows in real-time.
Replenishment | Call > Pick > Deliver
Parts replenishment is a key function in any manufacturing operation. The Logiscend solution allows an operator to “call” for parts or services by pressing a button on the View tag — immediately receiving a response via a “call sent” message right on the tag. The warehouse receives the message, the delivery is then scheduled and an instruction is sent to the View tag for pickup. Administrator and delivery driver dashboards provide the visibility into calls, picks and deliveries to ensure efficiency and opportunities for process improvement.
Work Instructions | Instruct > Route > Record
Efficient process workflows are the key to ensuring a seamless operation. The Work Instruction module provides the ability to send the appropriate instruction to the View tags on the factory floor to instruct operators automatically, based on location – ensuring the correct instruction is always provided at the right workstation. The Logiscend Work Instruction module also provides the ability to send new instruction by individual rack or container when issues arise, track the QA process and automatically count inventory for WIP items.
Smart Container | Schedule > Track > Optimize
As factories increasingly are being asked to respond in real time to more and more product options and customized product variations from consumers, static paper labels guiding materials through the extended supply chain are unable to keep up. Smart containers that can be tracked and redirected to respond automatically to this complexity, telling operators what to do next, are the answer. The Logiscend solution provides an exponential leap forward in gaining full process control in our new connected world, with self-directed “smart containers”. You’ll never lose another container or be short of crucial material again.
Pick | Locate > Select > Route
Getting the right parts to the right place at the right time in any factory starts with ensuring an accurate picking or kitting of those parts from the warehouse or other “shopping” location. Paper-based processes are highly error-prone and inefficient when it comes to ensuring the correct parts are located and selected manually by operators. The Logiscend Pick module ensures an accurate and efficient process by providing visual cues and instruction for operators for each job with a wireless View Tag on each bin, rack or shelf.
Asset Tracking | Find > Count > Measure
Tracking assets, automating WIP inventory and check in-out of tools and tracking maintenance history are just the beginning. Ensure up-to date inventory, asset maintenance and compliance across all of your locations utilizing RFID.