Improvement in reducing the number of forklifts through flow analysis!

This survey was conducted by NX Research Institute with the aim of grasping the latest trends in corporate logistics. The first survey was conducted in October 1988, and since then, it has been continuously carried out twice a year (in the first and second halves). Starting in 2002, the survey has been conducted quarterly, with significant content revisions and an expansion of the target establishments. The results of the survey are widely published as "NX Research Institute Tankan." The survey targets 2,500 major establishments in the manufacturing and wholesale industries. The survey items are as follows: 1. Trends in domestic shipments 2. Trends in the use of transportation modes 3. Trends in import and export cargo 4. Trends in inventory levels and the use of commercial warehouses 5. Trends in freight rates and charges 6. Trends in logistics cost ratios For the above items, respondents select from three options—"increase," "remain unchanged," or "decrease"—regarding the current performance outlook and the next period's forecast compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of responding establishments for each option is aggregated, and the ratio to the total number of establishments is calculated and presented as a trend judgment indicator. ● For more details, click here: https://www.nx-soken.co.jp/topics/tankan

We have published the presentation materials from the webinar held on April 15, titled "Case Study on Visualizing Forklift Movement and Utilization Rates Using Visual SLAM." We hope those interested will take a look.

Forklifts are used in factories and logistics warehouses to handle and transport large cargo and pallets that cannot be managed manually. However, when site managers look over the area, they may notice that some forklifts are not in operation. Many people might wonder, "Do we really need this many forklifts?" or "Could we reduce the number of forklifts a bit more?" when they see such a situation. With conventional forklifts, it is only possible to check the operating hours using an hour meter, and it is not possible to grasp the operational status by time segments, the locations traveled, or the ratio of empty runs to loaded runs. This time, we will introduce a case where a housing equipment manufacturer worked on reducing the number of forklifts using a system called "Rojitan Fork," which utilizes beacons and sensors. URL: https://www.nx-soken.co.jp/topics/logistics-2111-01