GPS car computer late comers interpretation of the logistics industry legend

As a platinum-level agent of Advantech in South China, the Shenzhen Research and Technology Co., Ltd. established in 2002 has cooperated with Advantech and has provided equipment manufacturers, value-added distributors, system integrators and industrial terminal users in the industrial field. Countless solutions have achieved remarkable results. In 2005, the two sides once again grasped the pulse of the market and began to enter the field of logistics. The use of on-board computers, a powerful product, has gradually broken down the unfavorable factors that started later, and has caused the industry peers to take notice.

"Chang Mao Chu" challenge has been involved in the beginning of the logistics field. There are already some well-known manufacturers in the market firmly occupying the market; customers are also unfamiliar with Advantech's on-board computer series, and they are skeptical about their application experience in the field of logistics. . How to eliminate user's doubt? This is a realistic issue that must be faced.

Just as China's port automation is being vigorously carried out, it is inevitable that the first implementation of the on-board computer in the application of the port container terminal. Among the numerous port logistics applications, Yantian International Container Terminal is a model. Talking about the original cooperation process, Mr. Liang Shuwei, General Manager of Research and Innovation, very much lamented the difficulty of the process. At that time, it encountered a lot of problems, such as how to install the on-board computer in the transport vehicle, in what way can we achieve effective communication and so on. In addition, the factory area of ​​the entire wharf is very wide, transportation vehicles need to carry goods 24 hours without interruption; and the environment of the container wharf is very complicated, and a large number of goods in the yard may also shield the wireless signals of data transmission. How can wireless signals cover all areas in the factory area? Will the on-board computer be able to maintain stable operation in the face of salt spray, sea water, and severe vibrations in harsh operating conditions? A series of severe tests are at hand.

Winning customers with superior products and services “Initially we cooperated with Advantech and valued its absolute strength in the industrial field. This time, Advantech also did not disappoint users.” Liang said that for container terminals, the most important thing is to ensure The terminal business operations are highly efficient, stable, and continuous. Advantech's on-board computers have played an important role in the implementation process and are directly related to the success of the project. Among them, Advantech's TREK-775 and TREK-776 series of onboard computers have played an important role. Both systems are IP65 rated and can work flawlessly in highly humid and corrosive extreme harbour environments (Figure 1). In addition, the working environment of the terminal is very complicated. There are a large number of large-scale handling equipment on the site, such as shore cranes, gantry cranes, front cranes, and trucks, which are not suitable for the use of traditional wired networks. TREK series adopts the latest IEEE802.11b/g wireless network communication standard, which has the advantages of high transmission rate, strong stability and anti-jamming capability, good compatibility, and high security and ease of maintenance.

Fig. 1 The TREK-755 has excellent waterproof performance

"The TREK series is an ideal choice for large-scale operations. It not only improves work efficiency, but also reduces waiting time and errors. Because of the high cost-effectiveness of competing products in the market, and the ability to achieve localized manufacturing, The after-sales service response is fast and accessories can be quickly and effectively put in place, helping users to reduce the number of spare machines and save time and costs.” Liang said: “After applying this series of products, the number of terminal backup machines can be increased from 10 The percentage of users has been reduced to 5% to 5%, and users are quite satisfied with this. At present, the number of Advantech products used at Yantian Port has rapidly increased from the initial 7 units to more than 200 units."

The key to success is not only hardware assurance, software support is also indispensable. As the saying goes, "Good horses are equipped with good saddles", high-quality products will inevitably require a high level of service in order to demonstrate their advantages. Advantech's product manager, Mr. Mai Wenhao, said: "Research can provide customers with comprehensive technical support services in industrial application products, assist customers in installation testing and product technical education and training, etc. Advantech and Yanchuang share the same commitment, and the service team is always on standby. After encountering problems, customers strive to solve problems for users within the first time.” The logistics field requires high efficiency, and once the logistics system is interrupted, it will cause incalculable losses. In particular, some consumable parts, if damaged, will directly affect the timeliness of the customer's equipment operation and maintenance. "Advantech's technical service team is spread all over the world, and it can provide users with timely consultation and close communication services. This is unmatched by many manufacturers. It is worth mentioning that Advantech will also timely introduce successful overseas application cases into China. Research and innovation will also feedback the accumulated practical experience to Advantech. The two parties communicate regularly and achieve a perfect combination of high-quality products and excellent services. Liang said with joy.

Steady and steady play in warehousing logistics continues to deepen the application of on-board computers in container terminals has become a breakthrough to the road to success. After the application matures, the company will once again demonstrate its strength in the storage area. In automobile tire factories, steel mills, paper mills, and tobacco plants, R&D is fully blooming. Unlike the large-scale on-board computers required by the terminals, the forklifts in warehousing logistics mostly require small on-board computers for supporting work. Similarly, on these occasions, we can see the hard work of Advantech's on-board computers. "Advantech's current on-board computer product line is already quite complete, and it can meet the needs of 80% to 90% of customers. The on-board computer interface design is also very reasonable. If customers need to carry out some customized services and corresponding supporting software, such as increase GPS, bar code scanning, RFID technology, and expansion of communication interfaces are also problem-free. Many users have expressed that after Advantech's on-board computers have been used, the logistics process has become easier and more convenient, achieving higher quality handling.” Advantech's products are full of confidence that "the 7-car computer TREK-743 supporting the AMD LX800 processor is a representative product that Advantech has recently implemented and is ideally suited for a variety of transportation, fleet management, warehouse and logistics applications (Figure 2). Its compact structure and IP65 protection grade ensure the waterproof and dustproof functions of the computer. In addition, the real-time communication and data acquisition functions in the vehicle greatly enhance the functionality of the computer and fully win the high endorsement of the users."

Figure 2 TREK-743 is suitable for warehouse logistics

Striving to be a leader in the logistics industry steadily ahead With the rise of 3G technology, it will bring new opportunities for the development of on-board computers. In early 2010, Advantech acquired the German company DLOG, which was established in 1985 and is a world-renowned industrial automotive computer company. Its vehicle-mounted products can operate under extremely harsh conditions, including forklifts, heavy vehicles, mining engineering, and industrial production. etc. Advantech-DLoG co-branding, combined with rich experience and expanding the global industrial automotive computer market, and focused on four major areas: storage management, heavy engineering vehicle management, fixed-type applications and fleet management, providing industry-leading products and technical services. This fully demonstrates the confidence and determination of Advantech to become a leader in the field of logistics. "Advantech and Yanchuang have already seen the trend of demand in the future, optimized and upgraded the on-board computer series more in line with China's national conditions, no matter how the demand changes, so that users can always find a solution that suits them." Manager Mai believes that the vision will be extended Reaching far, choosing the right direction, and moving steadily will surely succeed.