Implementierung und Test eines Service-Systems mit intelligenten, modularen Sonderladungsträgern

Abstract

Under- and overstocks, missing load carriers and special transports are problems that occur due to insufficient transparency in a supply chain. Therefore, current re-search approaches in the field of logistics focus on smart objects and cyber-physical systems that collect process-relevant data and thus contribute to an in-crease in transparency and the optimization of the supply chain. This article shows how innovative prod-uct and databased services (e.g. automatic inventory management, condition monitoring) can be imple-mented using smart and modular special load carriers. The experiments with the service system, the architec-ture and the hardware show the achievable benefits and technology-related limits. Among other things, manual process steps within the container circuit and necessary documentations in the supply chain are dig-itized with the help of the service system. The increased transparency in current stocks and damaged goods al-so actively contributes to an improved process quality for the supply chain partners.