{"id":30070,"date":"2022-11-02T03:53:16","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T03:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.divis.eu\/cargovis-taglose-bluetooth-low-energy-ortung-loxx-lagerlogistik\/"},"modified":"2024-07-25T03:01:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T03:01:53","slug":"cargovis-tagless-bluetooth-low-energy-location-loxx-lagerlogistik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.divis.eu\/en\/cargovis-tagless-bluetooth-low-energy-location-loxx-lagerlogistik\/","title":{"rendered":"CargoVIS with tagless Bluetooth Low Energy locating at LOXX in Gelsenkirchen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\tCase Study\n\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\t9 November 2022\n\t<\/h4>\n

\n\t\tPrecise locating via app eliminates transponder hardware\n\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\tLOXX relies on CargoVIS
with tagless Bluetooth\u00ae<\/sup> Low Energy locating\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

At the headquarters of LOXX in Gelsenkirchen, countless shipments pass through the 21,000 square metres of handling and logistics space every day. In order to process the high throughput with consistently high service quality, seamless shipment tracking is indispensable for LOXX. Since 2016, for their punctual and damage-free deliveries to customers the company therefore relies on the video management system CargoVIS<\/a> from DIVIS with the\u00a0Plus+<\/sup> Feature Location+<\/sup> for scanner location<\/a>. During the initial installation, the best proven location technology for indoor areas at the time was implemented. For this, the scanners had to be equipped with tags or transponders, small hardware parts for signal transmission. <\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Loxx\n\t

Headquarters of LOXX in Gelsenkirchen<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe challenge\n\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\tTransponder hardware a vulnerable factor with otherwise reliable location technology\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

The indoor positioning provided precise results and the consignment research as well as the claims management could be accelerated considerably thanks to CargoVIS. However, the transponders remained an ongoing cost factor due to their purchase, maintenance and repairs. Moreover, malfunctions of these hardware accessories often only became noticeable afterwards in the form of missing data. The result were location failures and ultimately gaps in the information flow of the consignment monitoring.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Loxx\n\t

LOXX cross dock in Gelsenkirchen<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe solution\n\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\tTransponder hardware eliminated thanks to new tagless technology with BLE app\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

When DIVIS added the new tagless Bluetooth Low Energy locating from its technology partner Quuppa to the product portfolio, a solution with comparable positioning precision but without tags, LOXX was immediately convinced.<\/p>\n\t

The function of the tags is taken over by an app developed by DIVIS, which is installed on the barcode scanners. It transmits the position of the scanners every time goods are scanned in the cross dock. Locators mounted on the hall ceiling receive the Bluetooth signals of the mobile devices and register their angle of impact.<\/p>\n

Through the app tagless Bluetooth LE integrates as uncomplicated as apps on a regular smartphone and is much less susceptible to interference because there are no transponders necessary. New scanners can be added to the locating system effortlessly at any time: install the BLE app and done.<\/p>\n

All four logistics halls in Gelsenkirchen were equipped with a total of 92 locators. This robust equipment is ideally suited for harsh logistics environments thanks to its reliable dust protection. In addition, the locators can be updated “over the air” and transmit data in real time.<\/p>\n

The locators cover the part of the logistics halls used for cross docking. In this area, the positions of the scanners are located during the barcode scan. The CargoVIS software can then automatically display the images matching the respective scan as search results within seconds during a subsequent consignment search. Through careful planning and with lots of expertise in the installation and measurement of the locators, the experienced DIVIS technicians succeeded in ensuring the flawless functionality of the locators even in the very diverse architecture (height, structure, etc.) of the four logistics halls.<\/p>\n\t

How it works<\/h3>\n

With the reliable connection of BLE app and indoor positioning, the Location+<\/sup> module enables seamless logistics processes. The speed of cross docking increases because double scans or manual relation entries, such as typing in the gate number, are no longer necessary. The software automatically collects and links video, scan and location data in the background. With the help of this data, the software can then quickly find missing shipments and display them via the user-friendly interface.<\/p>\n

This streamlines and simplifies all processes involved. Waiting and loading times for drivers are reduced through faster processing and improved communication, and warehouse staff are relieved in their daily work thanks to simplified consignment research. The protection of employee privacy is also easily ensured in the video management system. The precise search access via scan times eliminates the need to detail view long video sequences, also sparing the otherwise difficult-to-avoid observation of employees. Users only see the footage relevant to the shipment search.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe result\n\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\tElimination of transponder hardware reduces costs and ensures locating without breaking points\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

By switching to the new tagless Bluetooth LE technology, LOXX was able to achieve several goals at once:<\/p>\n\t