Through the Connected Assets offering, the Industrial Internet of Things is now being provided to DCs, resulting in a decline in unplanned downtime, along with maximum efficiency, for automated materials handling operations.
As a component of The Connected Distribution Center, Connected Assets enables DC managers and operators to transform data into actionable information so they have precise details, regarding equipment (like sortation systems) statuses. All information is gathered from control systems and machine-level sensors in real time. In doing so, DC managers and operators will have critical insights about their assets’ performance and vitality, along with the overall performance of their facilities.
To acquire this information, Connect Assets leverages the Uniformance Suite, a Cloud-based platform.
The pace of change in modern commerce is putting tremendous pressure on fulfillment operations. To stay competitive and protect profits, companies need solutions that help them achieve maximum throughput, day-to-day flexibility, future-proof scalability and intelligence to make informed decisions.
Combining machine-level sensors, smart controllers and connected devices, the Connected Distribution Center gathers data from key inputs to deliver vital information on asset health and facility performance in real time.
The Connected Distribution Center helps companies make the digital transformation to increase reliability, improve utilization and maximize productivity through:
With end-to-end access and control capabilities, the Connected Distribution Center provides the unobstructed visibility to drive efficiencies within individual facilities and across an entire enterprise. Equipped with this information, you’ll have tools to take action and resolve issues — from anywhere, at any time.
For the first time, every aspect of distribution center operations from receiving to shipping is connected and within your purview — from workers, automation and robots to sensors, analytic software and the cloud. The Connected Distribution Center allows you to capitalize on the deep, real-time information you need to holistically manage, control and accelerate every aspect of your operation.
