Presented by:
Mike Maris
Sr. Director, Transportation &
Logistics
Turning Big Data into Useful Analytics
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Data
Information Value Per Bit
of Data
Compute Power
1970s 1960s 2010s 2000s 1990s 1980s Networked (Wired) Distributed Centralized Personal Cloud & Context Mobile (Wireless)
Cognitive Effort
Needed to Obtain Useful
Information
COGNITIVE OVERLOAD MANAGING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF DATA
SMART T&L VISION CONVERGING SOLUTIONS
TRANSFORMED EXPERIENCES
Customer Sites
Drop-Boxes Local Delivery
Distribution Center
Hubs |Air Hub Existing WiFi LAN Backhaul
Existing WiFi LAN Backhaul
Existing WiFi LAN Backhaul
Smart T&L Management
Smart Trailer
Smart Hub
Smart Fleet
Smart Package
Dynamic Pickup
Dimensioning
Wearables
Short & Long Haul
Empowered Worker
ADVANCED LOAD ANALYTICS SOLUTION OVERVIEW
• Measuring Efficiency & Quality
– ~70% space utilized on trailers
– Manual trailer fullness monitoring
– Manual load quality monitoring
– Manual detection of hazardous work behaviors
– Manual scheduling (line haul mgt)
• TLA System
RGB Image
Depth Map
Real-Time Dashboard
Line-haul volume, quality, performance optimization
SMART PACKAGE SOLUTION OVERVIEW
• Sensing Objects of Interest – Packages
– Pallets
– Trailers
– Equipment
• Electronic Label (& other form factors) – 802.11 Std based
– Ultra Low Power & Disposable, Eco-friendly
– Read/Writeable for dynamic labeling
– Flexible, very low profile tag using: • Printed battery & electronics | System-in-Foil technology
• Printed barcode and serial number for provisioning
– Ability to sense: • Movement, vibration (accelerometer), presence
• Temperature, Humidity
• Toxic gases, Explosives
– Extremely easy to provision & use - Like postage stamps • Activation of Tag: Removing the tag from the roll or booklet, activates it for provisioning (IP Pending)
• Provisioning of Tag: Via WiFi from any mobile computer, smartphone app, or desktop
RFID RTLS CONCEPT Server-based Analytics Software
• Each tagged pallet within the facility is typically within
range of 3-4 overhead readers (based on reader per 3-
dock door configuration)
• Location analytics fuses multiple AOA estimations from all
readers to triangulate a more precise location estimation
• Location analytics fuses multiple location estimations over
time to further enhance the precision of location
estimation
Objective
• Track each pallet in real time
• Identify the door where pallets enter or leave from
• Locate pallets sitting in staging areas to better
than 4’ accuracy
Low-cost Reader Hardware
• Advanced Array Reader (AAR)
• 16 element, omni-directional phased array antenna
structure
• Digital beamforming enables advanced location techniques
Reader-based Core Location Technology
• Uses adaptive monopulse method for fast, accurate, Angle
of Arrival (AOA) estimations
Package Dimensioning
L x W x H
Pallet Dimensioning
L x W x H
W L
H
…can be inputs to volumetric weight measurement
…can move towards vwm profiles
RFID RTLS
DIMENSIONING SOLUTION OVERVIEW
Mobile Dimensioning:
• Hand-held box and pallet 3-D dimensioning solution
• Using newly emerging 3-D low-cost sensors and 3-D processing technology
• Robust measurement in a challenging environment (e.g. low-light, clutter)
• Exceeds the performance of RGB camera and label based solutions
• Creating new technology to dimension cuboid shaped boxes & pallets
• Extending technology to dimension irregular shaped boxes and pallets
• Applies to field workers (LTL, Delivery/Pickup etc.)
Dynamic Dimensioning (Fixed)
• Wall or ceiling mounted 3-D dimensioning solution
• Dimensioning mobile pallets (80% of freight) (i.e. a type of scan tunnel)
• Extending technology to dimension irregular shaped items (20%)
• Robust measurement in a challenging environment
• Applies to freight & parcel (x-Docking etc.)
HANDS-FREE COMPUTING FUTURE CONCEPT
Multiple Component System
• Create unified User Experience
• Streamline manageability (components/accessories/backroom)
Flexibility
• Right mix of solutions for the right job – tailored productivity
• A light architecture to build a flexible solution stack
• Variable mounting and deployment options
Adaptability
• Scales to adapt to a number of application needs
• System adapts to the mix and use scenario behavior
• Intelligent paring – connectivity (wired/wireless)
• Optimized for hybrid picking
Ergonomics
• Human performance is not burdened by technology
• Uninterrupted workflow/interactions
• Reduce operating fatigue
Enhance Productivity Workflow
• Smart Environment interacting with users
• Productivity Metrics – dashboard
HANDS-FREE COMPUTING FUTURE CONCEPT
Information when you need it - in appropriate task sequence
Information displayed as real-time overlay – augmented reality
Accessing information does not interrupt workflow – no stopping to check display
For More Information:
Speaker email: [email protected]
Website: www.zebra.com/tl
Or visit MODEX 2016 Booth 2127