Reliable identification of delivered goods directly at the loading gate
The SICK Ident Gate System automatically identifies inbound goods directly at the loading dock based on shipping labels. The track-and-trace system detects the shipping labels when the worker drives through the gate—without stopping—with a loaded pallet. Thanks to the direct ERP connection, the acquired data are compared with the available order details. A visual loading and status check indicates to the personnel whether the data matches.
The Ident Gate System has a modular structure and can be individually adapted. To round off the concept, selected identification technologies such as RFID, 1D and 2D, or even hybrid approaches can be combined with functions for measuring or classifying the containers.
In the rapidly evolving world of logistics, where “over $400bn worth of goods are sold based on a measurement,” in Australia alone, efficiency is crucial. As the industry propels towards heightened efficiency, SICK presents technologies that meet these crucial needs, thereby revolutionising the logistics landscape.
The Ident Gate System automatically identifies delivered goods based on shipping labels during loading and unloading directly at the loading gate. The data is transmitted to a high-level system and is always available to check against the delivery order. This allows for the seamless and transparent traceability of the goods.
SICK always steps in with a comprehensive track-and-trace solution. Their portfolio includes static and dynamic dimensioning and weighing systems for reading labels, dimensions and weight of cuboid and irregular objects, thereby aligning with evolving customer demands. These systems ensure that volume measurement rates remain highly accurate regardless of “the sorter system” used. As a result, logistics companies have seen an increase in revenue due to validated freight costs.
But it’s not just about dimensioning. SICK offers “fast and reliable identification solutions for 1D barcodes and 2D matrix codes”, ensuring precise tracking and analysis of all parcels, regardless of their colour or reflectivity. These systems come with enhanced features for object verification, such as determining whether an item is a bag or box, identifying hazardous labels, or recognising multiple items as they pass through the system.
SICK modular designs integrate time-saving, automatic shipping label recording, seamless, transparent traceability of goods, and higher throughput through an automated loading process. Thanks to the modular solution approach, these are cost-effective solutions that are easy to commission. Also, there is simple integration into the customer’s existing ERP or WMS systems.
Combined RFID and camera technologies, there is a direct ERP connection for bi-directional data exchange with a higher-level customer system and visual feedback to compare the pallet load with the delivery order.