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228 view(s) One login for multiple sites, bins
In the face of soaring inflation, intense competition, and supply chain challenges, industries are turning to technology solutions, particularly Industry 4.0 goals, to stay competitive. McKinsey & Company’s study highlights the cement industry’s need for digitization, sustainability, and resilience to lower operating costs and boost productivity. The World Economic Forum’s 2020 report identified 54 Industry 4.0 leaders in manufacturing, but none were in the cement sector. The study emphasizes the potential of digitization and sustainability efforts to enhance productivity, with technology enabling remote collaboration and quick decision-making.
Addressing the challenges faced by the concrete, manufacturing, and agricultural industries operating across multiple locations, BinMaster introduces SiteView within its CementView platform. This cloud-based software facilitates centralized bulk material inventory management, aiding organizations with better decision-making in purchasing, forecasting, and material movement across sites. The BinMaster system, exemplified by a case serving 58 silos across four states, provides real-time bulk inventory data to dispersed teams, enhancing operational efficiency through custom reports, usage projections, and automated alerts via the BinCloud inventory management software.
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107 view(s) Human-centric sensor, software
The year 2023 witnessed a surge in artificial intelligence adoption, with 79% exposed and 22% already integrating it into their work, as per a McKinsey survey. The focus on Industry 5.0 emphasizes collaboration between humans and technology, where AI is considered just another tool. BinMaster, a key player, highlights the importance of human-centric design in sensor and software technology for efficient decision-making. Their BinCloud software, designed with people in mind, organizes and interprets data, making big data actionable. The European Commission defines Industry 5.0 values as human-centric, resilient, and sustainable, aligning with goals for human-centric instrumentation. This approach involves replacing manual tasks with automation, exemplified by level sensors, BinCloud software, and other innovations. The overarching goal is to enhance efficiency, reduce physical work, and empower individuals to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving automated landscape.
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114 view(s) Global supply optimization, material aggregation
The global increase in material consumption, projected to reach 180 billion tons by 2050, emphasizes the need for efficient supply chain strategies. BinMaster contributes to this by offering accurate measurements of bulk materials in various locations. Conrad Woerner, BinMaster Supply Chain Manager, highlights the potential for significant returns on investment through predictive data, waste reduction, and strategic ordering. BinMaster’s sensors and BinCloud software provide real-time inventory views, aiding in predictive ordering and waste reduction.
The importance of procurement optimization, strategic sourcing, and material aggregation in enhancing profits and reducing waste is underscored. BinMaster’s role is pivotal in generating essential data for these strategies. Case studies in agriculture, petrochemicals, and construction demonstrate successful applications of these supply chain strategies. In an era where data-driven decision-making is crucial, BinMaster stands out as a tool transforming bulk material inventory management, facilitating collaboration across managers and departments for strategic supply chain planning. For more information, visit www.binmaster.com.
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123 view(s) Preventing plugs in food processing
Consequences of chute blockages in the food industry include disrupted operations and significant losses in production, labor, and reputation. BinMaster’s Flow Detect, which is a mass flow detector; as well as capacitance probes, rotaries, and vibrating probes, to monitor bulk material flow, or no flow conditions.
German Engineering Federation statistics say that 75% of respondents in the industry faced chute blockages, resulting in a costly average downtime of six hours at $250,000 per incident. EHS Today underscores the link between manufacturing accidents and poorly maintained machinery, urging the food production sector to adopt preventive measures through advanced chute detection technologies and meticulous design strategies.
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242 view(s) Master the art of smart silos
Smart silos, equipped with advanced sensors, data analytics, and automation, revolutionize bulk storage conditions and ensure product quality and safety. Intelligent inventory systems leverage IoT and cloud to minimize waste, enhance inventory management, and optimize processing operations. BinCloud BinMaster’s centralized software platform collects and presents data from continuous level sensors. It includes easy-to-understand graphical reports for multiple silos in one, or more, facilities. Intelligent silo systems eliminate the need for risky manual measurements, offering real-time level measurements and allowing administrators to delegate tasks with emailed reports.
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1113 view(s) System Considerations when Monitoring Bin Levels in the Grain Industry
The grain industry faces many challenges in managing inventory in large bins where a single vessel may hold a million bushels, making "binventory" crucial to the profitability of an operation. This white paper discusses how continuous-level sensors can be sued for accurate inventory management for local or company-wide monitoring. The are various options available for data reporting, including cloud-based applications, software, consoles, and automated text and email alerts. Learn about matching the right type of sensor for your operation for bins large and small, plus how point-level indicators can be applied for affordable high and low-level alert conditions.
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