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Smart storage with RTLS technology

In the Industry 4.0 era, automation and digitization are key elements to improve the efficiency and profitability of logistics operations. In this sense, a intelligent pallet storage system controlled by RTLS (Real-Time Location System) can be an effective solution for optimize material handling and improve productivity.

In this system, forklifts equipped with an RTLS tag are in charge of moving the pallets from one place to another. The pallets, for their part, have a label with a barcode, a QR or an RFID that allows them to be uniquely identified and associated with a specific location in the warehouse.

 

RTLS Warehouse

 

The main advantage of this system is that it allows register in real time the location of the pallets in the warehouse. When a pallet is dropped somewhere in the storage area, the truck, which also has a suitable scanner, reads the label on the pallet and identifies it. As the forklift has the RTLS tag, the place where the identified pallet has been released can be recorded. In this way, it is possible to maintain a real-time inventory of the stored products and know where they are at all times.

In addition, the use of RTLS tags allows optimize the flow of materials in the warehouse. Forklifts can receive information about the location of the pallets to be picked up and the best path to reach them. This makes it possible to minimize the time the forklifts take to pick up the pallets and increase the speed of operations.

Another advantage of this system is the possibility of using algorithms of Artificial Intelligence to optimize the use of storage space. By knowing the location of the pallets in real time, it is possible to design algorithms that allow maximizing storage capacity and minimizing the space used. In addition, these algorithms can adapt to the changing needs of the warehouse and adjust the layout of the pallets in real time.

Finally, the RTLS-controlled intelligent pallet storage system also allows improve safety and traceability of materials. By knowing the location of the pallets at all times, it is possible to avoid losing or misplacing them. Also, in case there is a problem with a stored product, it is possible to track its location and remove it from the warehouse quickly and efficiently.

 

pallet warehouse

 

In conclusion, the RTLS-controlled intelligent pallet storage system is an effective solution to improve the efficiency and productivity of logistics operations. By using RTLS tags and identification labels on the pallets, it is possible to know the location of the materials in real time and optimize the flow of materials in the warehouse. In addition, the possibility of using artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize the use of storage space and improve the safety and traceability of materials make this system an essential tool in the Industry 4.0 era.