Win-win situation with transparency in entire supply chain

Whether by ship, airplane, train or truck – conveying goods around the world generally involves at least two different means of transport. Today, individual sections of a logistics process can be digitalized and thereby made more seamless and transparent. In logistics hubs such as air cargo terminals and parcel centers, the products and solutions from Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) ensure efficient operation. The information for the upstream and downstream sections of the supply chain, for example transport management data from the logistics service providers, is currently not always accessible for hub operators. Therefore, further optimization of the flow of traffic and goods around the premises is only possible to a limited extent. Consequently, jams caused by any number of factors are not uncommon in the vicinity of the loading ramp.

Networking, breaking down silos and data sharing become the keys for designing logistics hubs that are as profitable and reliable as possible for all stakeholders. SPPAL and its subsidiary AXIT are focusing on the optimization of the entire transport chain with their joint efforts on an integrated workflow via a cloud-based platform. Operators can receive transport-related data from other links in the transport chain. This information allows them to fully utilize their capacities and increase their productivity.

Will the goods arrive on time? What delays can be expected? Does the delivery volume on the truck correspond with the quantity registered at the hub for further handling? With access to the plethora of information on every aspect of the anticipated goods, the transport companies and the traffic situation, the flows of goods in and around a logistics center can be optimized by means of a fully digitalized controller. A prerequisite is that all stakeholders in the process share their data via a central platform. All relevant information is bundled and provided to the individual employees in the logistics center via a user-friendly web interface on the PC or a mobile app. Furthermore, data can be integrated into individual software solutions, such as ERP and WMS.