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Keeping on top of cold cargo

04 Bulletinboard Factory duo fired for conveyor belt antics Truck struck by manganese train Caltex shuts down refinery process units 06 Warehousing Cancelling out the five-finger discount Konecranes introduces new easy lifting system 10 Data Capture Temp-sensitive airline freight monitoring New mobile equipment transfer trial

One of the world leaders in logistics management for air freight, Unisys have announced a set of new enhancements to their Logistics Management System which will enable air carriers to better track sensitive air cargo. This development has brought improvement to the transport of temperature sensitive cargo such as perishable products, or pharmaceuticals. The new system enables live checking of cargo to ensure temperatures remain within set ranges, critical data that has been conventionally recorded manually with a paper-based system.

16 Transport Pre-emptive strike on diesel engine maintenance 17 Safety New glass industry safety project 18 Bulk Handling 3D Solids scanners ensure continuous production Digital dimensioning increases processing volume 20 Forklifts Toyota’s battery electric forklifts help 4x4 distributor Mitsubishi’s three-wheeled star 22 Supply Chain The challenge of data integration in distribution

Supply Chain Omni-channel strategies re-worked

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NZ chicken factory duo fired for conveyor belt antics TWO young men were fired from Tegel Foods’ chicken factory in New Plymouth after riding a conveyor belt and putting footage of the event on social media.

Kaleb Parkinson, 21, and a co-worker rode on a conveyor belt while machinery had broken down elsewhere and the workers were waiting for engineers to assess the issue.

“We decided to let off some steam, so I got my cellphone out of my locker and recorded my workmate riding a conveyor belt,” Fairfax reports Parkinson as saying.

“It was just a bit of silly fun.”

Parkinson said the incident happened on September 26. Tegel became aware of the prank after Parkinson posted a video on Facebook.

TVNZ reports that Tegel fired the two for OH and S failures, dishonesty and misconduct reasons.

“We take employees safety very carefully and we take food safety very carefully,” Tegel’s human resources manager, Evelyn Davis, was quoted as saying.

Truck struck by manganese train A manganese train in the Northern

the fully loaded train was unable

Territory has ploughed through

to stop in time and has crashed

a four-wheel drive, stuck on the

into the vehicle before dragging it

tracks.

approximately 500 metres.

NT Police said the driver of the

come to a stop just past to the

train was in shock after a collision

high level bridge over the Katherine

with a light vehicle near Katherine

River.

at 1am this morning.

NT Police said it looked as if the

communities that have rail lines

cross rail tracks where there was

nearby to be aware of the hazards.

Katherine Police commander Bruce Porter said the initial

CALTEX has shut down the last of its fuel refinery

Commander Porter said this incident was a timely reminder to

vehicle’s driver had attempted to no level crossing.

Caltex shuts down refinery process units, moves to export

“The vehicle and train have

Genesee and Wyoming freight

investigations had determined a

“It is very fortunate in this instance that no one was seriously injured or killed.

“Railway tracks should only be

Toyota HiLux 4wd was attempting

crossed at designated crossing

to traverse the railway tracks west

areas and with extreme caution at

of the town.

all times when doing so.”

The new terminal will provide around 750 million

“There is no rail crossing at

The 23 year old driver of

process units, and started operation of the site as a

litres of storage capacity and supply fuel to retail sites

this location and the vehicle has

the four wheel drive has been

fuel import terminal.

and commercial customers across NSW and the

become stuck on the lines,” he

interviewed by police.

ACT.

said.

It first announced the shutdown of the refinery in 2012 following a review that found “without substantial

Of the $270 million slated for the conversion of the

investment” it would not be economic to continue

site, around $40 million has been deferred until next

operations as “it still could not become competitive

year “for operational efficiency reasons,” Caltex said.

with newer, larger scale plants in the region”.

The oil and lubricants company went on to outline a $270 million plan to upgrade the site into a major fuel import terminal, with today’s announcement officially opening the new terminal.

“This represents a significant milestone in the two

the oncoming train with torches,

Genesee and Wyoming MD Greg Pauline said he was relieved that nobody was injured.

This includes additional upgrades to the wharf and final tank conversions once the refinery is fully closed.

Additional site works include demolition of redundant plat and remediation of the site.

Speaking on the conversion Caltex Australia chief Julian Segal said this marks the transformation of

year project to convert the historic refinery site to

Caltex from two businesses, refining and marketing,

Australia’s largest fuel import terminal,” Caltex said in

into a single integrated transport fuel supply chain

a company statement.

company.

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Cancelling out the five-finger discount Peter Townley explores some of the issues and solutions available for dealing with theft in warehousing.

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ne of the biggest issues I see with warehousing on projects is that it is very easy for equipment to be stolen, due to the complex nature of the project and the amount of staff involved on the project.

I recently worked on a project in QLD and had a disturbing conversation with the project manager, who said he could not believe the amount of tools and equipment they had gone through on the project. He said the numbers were staggering.

I thought about this for a while and wondered why such a large project would need to replace complete tools sets, generators and other items with such alarming frequency?

Surely a company of this size who was managing their own warehouse and equipment would have checks and balances in place for the issuing of equipment and tools?

To my surprise the checks and balances were in place but no one was really following up on the material requisitions and returned goods.

So in effect, anyone could present a document to draw stock but over the life of the project it appeared that not a great deal was returned, or items were mysteriously damaged in the course of a day’s work.

The whole thing seemed quite ridiculous, considering that all the projects I have worked on over the years have had accountability to stake holders as well as the shareholders.

I was staggered when finally told how much equipment went missing throughout the project; as a dollar value, it was in the millions.

What project can afford to suffer that type of loss through the life of the project and have no accountability?

If someone steals from a shop or an individual, there is accountability when the thief is caught and there are repercussions for those actions, whether through legal channels, or through instant dismissal from the job. Theft is totally unacceptable and a real blight on project management controls.

There are a numerous systems available for warehouse stock control, as well as controlling theft of goods from the warehouse, systems which are easily sourced through the right partners.

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Theft is a problem in any warehousing situation.

approach to warehouse management.

The key is this: Don’t have the project management or EPC handling any of the stores.

A sense of complacency can develop within the organisation with regards to stock and the people handing out the stock.

This should be awarded to a company that can demonstrate QA (quality assurance) procedures with regards to stock control, imprest levels and absolute security.

That company should be made accountable to the project for any stock that goes missing.

It should also be the responsibility of that company to ensure that stock is reconciled twice a day, which is standard practice with companies that carry high and low value goods.

Without these measures and a degree of accountability, the project will always suffer loss of stock and equipment.

Systems for monitoring stock are readily available on the market and actually cost very little in terms of the overall value of the project, and against the potential for huge losses through theft and dishonesty.

These systems include GPS/RFID tagging,

Cameras are as much a deterrent as a means of gathering evidence.

Airlock door systems, employee ID cards including GPS/RFID technology, as well as bar coding and product scanning.

Any company that utilises such equipment with a diligent approach to the warehousing will, in my professional opinion, reduce the theft rate down to zero. This will save the project money in terms of stock resupply as well as transport, forwarding and customs charges.

These figures all add up: It is a fool that does not look after the pennies, as the pounds will look after themselves.

The systems can be deployed for a small cost per month and are only hired for the life of the project.

Once the project is complete the system can do a full reconciliation of all stock and can identify if any equipment or tools have not been returned to the store.

This also will identify the person who checked out the equipment, not only by RFID scan but also a time photo showing them entering and leaving the store with the equipment; The system not only scans the item but also the person.

All items in the store can be tagged and scanned to the database, right down a small box of tacks.

This same system was deployed two years ago by the Australian Defence Force and has reduced their stocktake time from 6 months to one day.

During the course of the stocktake, they can also test the stock levels by random selection to see if the stock tallies with the electronic tagging system.

If it does not tally they can trace it back to the exact time and minute when the stock was moved.

What is frightening is that on a project there is always much discussion and checking and rechecking when it comes to human and job safety , but in my experience it seems very little is done to rectify losses through theft on the job site or project.

This really should be a key area of focus for the EPC and project proponents as this is an ever-increasing area of concern on projects.

Quite simply, it just shouldn’t happen.

Peter Townley is the managing director and founder of Townley Group International, and has more than 23 years of experience in the project forwarding, warehousing and transport industry. logisticsmagazine.com.au

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Konecranes introduces new easy lifting system

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new overhead crane system, one which was designed to make any load up to 350 kilos feel almost weightless, has been introduced to enhance safety and efficiency when dealing with large hand tools, fragile items, and other types of small loads too heavy for man-handling.

The Konecranes ATB AirBalancer is a unique technology from within the Konecranes WLS family of workstations, which are engineered in electric crane capacities up to five tons to exactly fit the different lifting needs of diverse industries and to change with them as their needs evolve.

Using a floating load unit, ATB AirBalancer harnesses air pressure as the power source to make light lifting safer, easier and smoother, which significantly reduces cycle times.

The AirBalancer prevents overloading and provides uninterrupted three-dimensional movement with no jerky motions while lifting or lowering, thus enhancing precision.

The technology greatly reduces any risk of accidental load damage or dropping.

AirBalancer technology is especially good for lifting fragile items and excellent for many industries, including manufacturing, solar energy, automotive, railroad and heavy vehicle maintenance, aviation, as well as health care and food and beverage production and processing.

Hygiene and cleanliness is also enhanced by the AirBalancer, with its pneumatic control technology creating a cleaner and quieter working environment at the same time as making it safer to operate and cheaper to maintain.

The Airbalancer has a number of key features, including significantly faster lifting and lowering speeds than ordinary chain hoists, with speeds up to 2000mm/sec, depending on the model.

Lifting, lowering, grabbing and pivoting can be performed easily using purely pneumatic control technology, for which a variety of options are available.

With fully adaptable air balancing, the AirBalancer can be tailored to specific needs with features such as proportional control balancing control, balancing control for fixed load weight, dual load balancing, triple load balancing, automatic load detection or a combination of required features.

A versatile range of grab devices for whatever materials are being moved is available.

Gripper control elements can be easily added

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Airbalancer takes the hard work out of small lifting tasks, making simple jobs safer in the factory and warehouse.

to the modular balancer control panel system, providing all functions ergonomically at operators’ fingertips. Electrical control elements also available.

Airbalancer is compatible with a wide range of other crane systems, including Konecranes XA

and XM workstation cranes, and jib cranes.

The Konecranes WLS family of workstation lifting systems – in electric crane capacities up to five tons capacity - represents the wide scope of the global Konecranes organisation as one of the world’s leading crane manufacturers and the world’s largest crane service organisation.

With more than 420,000 cranes of all makes under service contract worldwide, Konecranes has a flexible and efficient WLS family of workstations being extensively distributed throughout Australasia, which reflects the company’s enormous experience across a broad range of industries.

These include aerospace, automotive and metals; food and beverage; manufacturing and materials handling; mining and energy; oil and gas; resources fabrication and maintenance; road, rail and off-road vehicle maintenance; primary and production process and shipping and transport.

The WLS family is designed with safety as the paramount concern.

The innovative design and ergonomic features of the WLS family help ensure that their operators can rely on their equipment and go home unharmed at the end of the shift.

Safety is further enhanced by a wide range of products featuring suitability for hazardous environments, in accordance with Konecranes’ “hooked on safety” philosophy.

Konecranes have a huge range of lifting solutions in the WLS workstation series.

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Temperature-sensitive airline freight monitoring A new feature of the Unisys Logistics Management System allows airlines to automatically collect and record key metrics of fragile freight to demonstrate compliance and improve service.

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ast month Unisys announced new enhancements to their Logistics Management System (LMS) to allow airlines to better track and monitor sensitive air cargo, such as pharmaceutical and perishable products.

Airlines transport temperature-sensitive cargo in containers that monitor key metrics such as temperature and dry ice levels.

This type of goods must be kept within a specific range of environmental conditions throughout the transport lifecycle, from when the cargo company accepts the goods until they are delivered.

Airlines must also keep accurate records to show that these conditions have been maintained.

Typically this critical data is displayed on an LCD screen on the container and recorded manually in a paper-based system.

The new Pharmaceutical Product Handling feature of the Unisys LMS will automatically capture and store this critical data so that a full audit trail is available on demand.

The new feature is expected to be available later this year.

LMS will use web services to communicate with networked monitoring devices on the containers to automatically transmit the log details, removing the need for manual data entry and improving data accuracy.

Christopher Shawdon, vice president of Logistics Solutions for Unisys said “Unisys LMS clients will have immediate access, on demand, to a log of the key environmental metrics of sensitive shipments.”

“This will help improve customer service and facilitate compliance.

“Electronic capture of this information reduces the potential for human error and is faster than traditional manual paper-based process,” he said.

The need for these new capabilities was identified by the Unisys Cargo User Group.

Because the Unisys LMS is delivered via a software-as-a-service model, Unisys was able to quickly make the enhancements available to its clients.

Unisys LMS is used by leading airlines worldwide to manage their air cargo business.

The cloud-based SaaS delivery model allows

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Unisys logistics systems are used by airline carriers responsible for 30 per cent of the world’s air cargo.

airlines to reduce costs compared to an in-house system, and enables enhancements to be deployed each month and made immediately available to clients.

The SaaS model also helps drives community collaboration among airline clients and enables airlines to respond quickly to constantly changing air cargo industry requirements.

Unisys logistics solutions are used by carriers that move more than 30 per cent of the world’s air cargo.

In addition to the Logistics Management System (LMS), Unisys cargo solutions include Cargo Portal Services (CPS), In-transit Service Manager (ISM), and Cargo Revenue Accounting (CRA).

Unisys cargo solutions are used by many of the world’s leading carriers who collaborate via the Unisys Cargo User Group (UCUG).

Unisys and UCUG members have worked with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for more than 20 years on initiatives

such as e-Freight, Cargo 2000 and XML messaging.

Unisys has more than 45 years of experience providing advanced, mission-critical IT solutions to the aviation industry. Fifteen of the top 25 airlines – and more than 200 worldwide – rely on Unisys solutions.

Unisys is a global information technology company that solves complex IT challenges at the intersection of modern and mission critical, working with many of the world’s largest companies and government organizations to secure and keep their mission critical operations running at peak performance; streamline and transform their data centers; enhance support to their end users and constituents; and modernize their enterprise applications.

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Customers will now be able to complete tranfers on Android, Windows or Apple devices.

CHEP announces mobile equipment transfer trial

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HEP Australia has launched a trial of mobile technology that will enable customers to transfer equipment accountability at the same time as merchandise passes through their receipt and dispatch docks.

The technology, designed to be used anywhere, anytime and on any device, helps CHEP customers save time and labour when completing equipment hire transactions, something that happens most days in most businesses across Australia.

Rather than filling out manual dockets and entering them into a computer back at the office, customers will now be able to complete transfers live on CHEP’s customer portal from

an Android, Windows or Apple mobile device.

Manufacturers and retailers testing CHEP’s new mobile equipment transfer technology are hoping to experience increased efficiencies as they enter the Christmas peak season, with the trial running through to the end of November.

The mobile technology is the latest innovation from CHEP Australia and follows the launch of CHEP’s Logistics Control Centre.

CHEP Australia’s manager of Sales and Customer Data Tools, Aaron Minton, said the new mobile technology is bringing equipment control into the 21st Century.

“As we lessen reliance on the traditional methods of data entry, we believe we will see

a shift, not only in the processes of equipment control, but also the adherence to industry best practice,” he said.

“It saves time, there’s no more doublehandling with manual dockets, and it saves potential data entry errors.

“We’re pleased to be using technology to deliver greater flexibility and streamline the transfer process. Hopefully this will make life easier for our customers.

“While this is our first process to go mobile, we do have further enhancements to our existing functionality in the pipeline and we’re looking to be guided by our customers on what will provide the most value to them.”

New launch of food-grade bags with improved discharge valves CHEP Pallecon Solutions recently launched new MaxiValve

The ball valve, unlike butterfly valves, delivers an

Liners in the Asia Pacific region to complement its existing

unrestricted flow of product without additional fitting

suite of intermediate bulk container (IBC) rental solutions.

requirements and has a tamper evident numbered security

The new liner range is pre-fit with the MaxiValve, a

clip to protect the integrity of the product.

disposable ball valve, capable of reducing container

The new range of bags are suitable for applications

discharge time by up to 33 per cent.

with fill or exposure temperatures under 80°C, and can be

The 1000-litre liner bags are food contact, Kosher, and

steam sterilised for up to 30 minutes at a temperature of

Parve approved, and designed for use with CHEP Pallecon Solutions’ IBCs, for the transport of bulk liquid.

The liners, available in both aseptic and non-aseptic films, are offered as part of the company’s full service container rental program.

Depending on the application type, either a pillow or form-fit version of the liner can be utilised.

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up to 130°C and a pressure bar of 3.

The new bags are kosher and parve approved.

The EB125MV is the first bag in this product line.

Manufactured in Australia, the liner includes a three-

CHEP Pallecon Solutions Asia-Pacific Innovation manager Peter Silk said customers are continuously looking for ways to improve the efficiency of their production line.

“Providing them with a liner bag that reduces the time it

layer construction, providing high-flex resistance while

takes to decant their product, without compromising the

transporting.

product quality, is a significant break-through,” he said.

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Ostwald Bros maximises payload with PBS tipper combination

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ith years of experience, building a solid reputation in Australia’s transport market, Ostwald Bros Transport Bulk Haulage division recently went in search of productivity gains for their business. Following consultation with Brisbane trailer dealer, Trailer Sales, the company put into service its first ever PBS quadaxle truck and dog combination, designed and manufactured by Hamelex White.

With Performance Based Standards (PBS) becoming an increasingly important aspect of the transport equipment landscape, particularly in the tipper market, transport and logistics company, Ostwald Bros has continued to develop the equipment it needs to keeps up with, and get ahead of the opposition.

Ostwald Bros safety and compliance manager Athol Carter said he understands the value of bringing in new and innovative equipment.

“We pride ourselves on consistently adding the latest and most innovative transport gear on the market, since we know it will keep us profitable and improve the productivity of our operation,” he said.

“From my point of view, PBS makes perfect business sense.”

Recently Ostwald Bros called on Trailer Sales, Queensland dealer for Hamelex White, to supply three sets of aluminium truck and quad-axle dog 20m combinations.

This represented a significant purchase for Ostwald, as it was the first time the company

Ostwald Bros has taken delivery of three sets of PBS aluminium truck and quad-axle dog 20m combinations.

had invested in equipment built under the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme.

“We conducted extensive research into the benefits of PBS, which ended up becoming a two-year process, but it was all worth it,” Carter said.

“The goal for acquiring the new truck and dogs was to reduce our footprint on the roads, raise productivity and maximise payload.”

Set up originally by the National Transport Commission (NTC), PBS is a nationally agreed process for assessing innovative heavy

Each new Hamelex White PBS combination provides Ostwald Bros with a seven tonne payload gain when compared with a conventional tipper design.

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vehicle alternatives that provide substantial productivity gains not possible under general access guidelines.

Hugh Carr from Trailer Sales said that PBS focuses on a vehicle’s on road performance rather than on its length and mass, ensuring that the vehicle complies with all standards of stability and rollover risk.

“Therefore, the new PBS combinations will maximise both flexibility and payload, providing similar payloads to that of a standard B-double,” he said.

“At the end of the day, it will earn the company more money per tonne in comparison to a conventional truck and quad axle dog combination, while providing increased flexibility when compared to a B-double.”

Each new combination is built on a Kenworth T409 SAR rigid and tips the scales at 57.5 tonnes gross combination mass, achieving a payload of 39.5 tonnes.

“That’s a seven-tonne gain for us compared to conventional truck and dog models,” Carter said.

“Under the PBS scheme, we now have flexible vehicles that can travel on Level 1 and Level 2 roads here in Queensland as opposed to B-doubles and Type 1 road trains in our fleet that are required to use alternative routes.

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really make the most of each run, servicing our clients within the Surat Basin in Queensland’s south.”

The combination Ostwald Bros selected was one of Hamelex White’s pre-approved PBS designs, which Athol said significantly reduced much of the usual PBS approval process, helping him to get his trailers on the road sooner.

“Hamelex White is the leader when it comes to pre-approved PBS combinations, reducing the waiting period for clients,” he said.

“We basically outlined what we needed to see in the trailers and Hamelex White filled out the rest of the features that fall under PBS requirements.”

Other key features include a 5mm flat lining sheet and a tailgate locking feature.

The sheet can handle the punishment from bulky rocks, road materials and cement boulders without sustaining damage to the interior, and enables quick load discharge.

“We also had Hamelex White install sludge locks to the tailgates, which means we can keep sensitive products on board without it leaking out the back.”

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The new combinations give Ostwald Bros the payload of a B-double but without being restricted to B-double routes.

suspensions, as well as EBS with roll stability and protection.

Since its establishment almost 25 years ago, Ostwald Bros’ operation has grown in size.

The company can now boast a diverse range of business operations, including civil construction, materials supply, facilities and accommodation management, water management, mechanical maintenance, rural services, transport and bulk haulage.

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and 115 trailers, including 40 AZMEB side tippers (also acquired through Trailer Sales) and a range of low loaders, flat deck trailers and water tankers.

“Success is obviously the end result every business aspires to, but for us, we also make a concerted effort to learn from the partners we deal with,” Carter said.

“Now that we are aware of what PBS can achieve, we’ll look at adding more multi-purpose trailers going forward.”

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Pre-emptive strike on diesel engine maintenance

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ecently a Wollongong based company, raw exhaust gas emissions from diesel engines Emission Reduction Products, has operating in any workplace. undertaken considerable research The EN2-F works by using a pump to draw and developed the Diesel Chekmate engine exhaust through a probe into a Peltier particulate analyser. cooler/sample conditioner where the exhaust The Diesel Chekmate has been designed as a gases are cooled and any free moisture is screening device for use in workshops so engines removed. can be quickly assessed on a “pass” or “fail” The cooled and dry gases are then passed basis when compared to statutory requirements over a number of electrochemical sensors which or individual company standards. record the concentrations of the contaminants The Diesel Chekmate works by measuring of interest such as carbon monoxide, oxides of the increase in back pressure as diesel nitrogen and carbon dioxide. particulate matter (DPM) is collected on a quartz Each electrochemical sensor is calibrated to filter when sampling a pre-determined volume of known gas standards. exhaust.

The EN2-F can be linked to the DEEM6S The increase in back-pressure (mm water software to give a large visual display of column) is the calibrated against elemental exhaust values during testing and to also store carbon (EC) measured by NIOSH Method 5040 all the results and engine parameters for later which is an internationally recognised surrogate evaluation. for DPM. The DEEM6S software was developed in The Diesel Chekmate can be linked with an consultation with the Canadian mining industry ECOM EN-F gas analyser which is a compact to assist in the application of emissions L M 1 1 emission 1 4 - 0 0analyser 0 _ T Esuitable N - to 1 check 2 0 1 4 - 1based 0 - 0maintenance 7 T 1 4 : 5 programmes 7 : 0 1 + 1 and 1 : has 0 0 been portable

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successfully used in that and other workshop environments for over ten years.

With Diesel Chekmate, ECOM EN2-F and the DEEM6S software, mines, factory and warehousing, or transport and logistics maintenance engineers can measure both the raw exhaust gaseous and particulate components of any diesel engine and screen out those engines requiring maintenance.

The DEEM6S software makes it possible to profile the emissions of each engine and enable preventative maintenance to be undertaken before emissions become a problem to the workers.

This complete package is available for under $25,000 or the instruments can be purchased separately.

The advent of the Diesel Chekmate, ECOM EN2-F and the DEEM6S software marks the first time maintenance engineers have been provided with low cost, reliable instrumentation linked to a data management system so as to manage the emissions of their diesel fleets.

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safety

New glass industry safety project

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ore than 100 small businesses will benefit from a WorkCover initiative to provide targeted assistance to the State’s glass, glazing and associated industries sector.

The glass industry has been identified as one of 10 priority industries that require continued action by WorkCover to reduce the risk of fatalities and serious injury.

There has been almost one fatality every year since 2007 in the glazing industry.

A significant proportion of injuries resulting in permanent disability have also been recorded; in just one year 60 permanent disability claims were lodged.

Other common injuries suffered include lacerations, contusions and damage to soft tissue. It is estimated that incidents such as these, in addition to the human toll, have cost the industry more than $76 million.

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Work Health and Safety Division Peter Dunphy said the goal of the new Glass and Glazing project was to raise awareness in the industry and help small businesses to reduce workplace injuries.

“WorkCover NSW is working closely with industry and other state and community organisations to ensure that all workers in the glass and glazing industry are assisted and supported and businesses in regional areas are also supported,” Dunphy said.

Glass and glazing businesses will receive, as part of the initiative, comprehensive information and support from WorkCover on work health and safety compliance as well as advice and recommended solutions to specific safety risks in the glass industry.

Businesses will also have access to small business initiatives, advisory visits, regional workshops and WorkCover’s rebate programs.

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bulkhandling

3D solids scanners ensure continuous production Rosemount 5708 Series 3D Solids Scanners provide level, volume and mass measurement of bulk solids and powders in large vessels, bins and silos for improved process and inventory control

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merson Process Management has introduced the Rosemount 5708 Series of 3D Solids Scanners for the continuous measurement of level, volume and mass of bulk solids and powders in large vessels, bins and silos.

The new series uses acoustic measurement and 3D mapping technologies to provide accurate and reliable results even when measuring uneven or sloping surfaces under dusty conditions.

Rosemount 5708 Series 3D Solids Scanners provide highly accurate measurements of stored contents for improved process and inventory control.

Unlike laser-based technologies that can take several hours to take measurements and require the process to be shut down, Rosemount 3D Solids Scanners provide continuous volume measurements that are representative of the material’s surface.

They can measure practically any kind of material including difficult-to-measure fly ash and materials with a low dielectric that would challenge other technologies.

The self-cleaning design requires low maintenance even when used in the dustiest environments.

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solids in silos, large open bins, bulk solid storage rooms, stockpiles and warehouses.

There are models to deliver either level data only or both level and volume data using intuitive monitoring software.

The Rosemount scanner maps the uneven surface typically found in solids applications and can provide the minimum and maximum level, the total volume and a 3D visualisation of the surface.

The Rosemount 5708 Series includes level scanners for silos up to 5m diameter and 70m height, and there is also a version for larger vessels and silos up to 12m diameter and 70m height.

Emerson can also supply systems of multiple devices to cover large areas such as 30m x 70m warehouses.

The new Rosemount 3D Solids Scanners are part of Emerson’s comprehensive range of level measurement devices for many applications across a range of industries.

3D solids scanners complement Emerson’s existing Rosemount 5400 Series of non-contacting radar level transmitters and the Rosemount 5300 Series guided wave radar 3for : 3 8 : 3measurement 5 + 1 0 : 0 in 0 smaller vessels. solids

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bulkhandling

Digital handheld dimensioning increases processing volume

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mall enough to fit in your palm, the CSN110 ScanTape is Mettler Toledo’s new handheld, mobile dimensioning device, which quickly and accurately measures parcels and pallets anytime, anywhere.

Replacing a traditional tape measure, the new ScanTape eliminates manual data entry for measuring pallets and parcels, offering greater ease and accuracy for transport and logistics personnel.

The time savings that result can significantly enhance productivity – an important benefit for load planning and revenue recovery in industries where processing volume equals profits.

Usable at any point in goods-transfer processes, ScanTape represents an efficient, paper-free measuring procedure.

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to automate the measurement process without significant monetary investment.

By checking the dimensions of parcels and pallets, transport companies can recover revenue that quickly covers the cost of investment in anywhere from one week to 90 days, depending on how it is used and whether or not the customer already checks dimensions manually using a tape measure or yard stick.

Scantape’s robust, durable rubber cover and 1.5-meterdrop protection makes it ideal industrial applications, while a Li-ion battery allows for two days of heavy use before recharge.

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This digital measuring tape eliminates the need for manual data entry.

Data can be batched or transferred as captured using live mode. Pre-configurable workflows further increase efficiency for oftenrepeated measuring procedures.

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forklifts

Toyota’s battery-electric forklifts help 4x4 distributor out of a tight spot

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he superior manoeuvrability and ease of use of Toyota’s battery-electric forklifts are helping a busy West Australian 4x4 vehicle accessories company grow its business in the state.

ARB 4x4 Accessories runs a fleet of five 1.8-tonne Toyota 7FBE18 battery-electric threewheel forklifts at its purpose-built warehouse in Canning Vale, and has used Toyota forklifts exclusively at the facility since it opened in 2010.

ARB Corporation WA state manager Rick Long said ARB offers a large range of 4WD accessories to wholesale and retail markets via its branded stores and dealers located around Australia and overseas.

“We deal with everything from protective and safety equipment like canopies, winches and bull bars to camping accessories,” Long said.

“These products are often ‘ugly’ freight: nearly everything we do involves over or under-sized pallets making for an interesting and fairly tight warehouse layout.

“The Toyota 7FBE18’s we use are perfect for this type of storage facility as they are light and nimble so our operators can easily manoeuvre them around,” he said.

“The two forklifts we most recently commissioned were specially fitted with six-metre masts to take full advantage of the warehouse’s height.”

Toyota’s 1.0 to 2.0-tonne 7FBE range of threewheel battery-electric forklifts features the ability to make pivot turns, making them an ideal choice when operating in tight spaces while offering the proven performance, reliability and operability of alternating current (AC) power technology.

Ergonomic features include a four-way adjustable suspension seat and rack and pinion hydrostatic power steering, while operator safety is enhanced by features like the System of Active Stability.

All of ARBs Toyota forklifts are serviced by the local Toyota Material Handling branch in Kewdale.

“It’s a convenient, no fuss arrangement for us,” Long said. “It’s a very busy warehouse so naturally reliability is paramount for us, and the backup service from Danny Carbery and the TMH team at Kewdale is great.

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ARB 4x4 Accessories now runs a fleet of five 1.8 tonne, electric Toyota forklifts.

always does, on time: I can’t ask for better than that,” Long said.

TMH Kewdale area sales manager Danny Carbery said ARB 4x4 Accessories’ application of its Toyota 7FBE forklifts was a perfect demonstration of their superior handling capabilities for operators dealing with confined spaces and unusual-shaped freight.

“The tight turning radius of the 1.0 to 2.0 tonne 7FBE range provides the kind of manoeuvrability that makes them ideal for ARB’s needs, backed up by the same safety and comfort features

you’ll find across Toyota’s range of forklifts and other material handling equipment,” Carbery said.

ARB was founded in 1975 by 4WD enthusiast Anthony Ronald Brown as a means of making high quality and durable 4WD equipment widely available.

It has since grown to become Australia’s largest manufacturer and distributor of 4x4 accessories, with an office in the US and an export network that extends through more than 100 countries. logisticsmagazine.com.au

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Mitsubishi’s 3-wheeled star

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itsubishi have introduced a new series of 3-wheeled, counterbalanced electric forklift trucks, the FB13-20TCB series, which are ideal for the logistics and warehousing industry, combining clean and robust power with manoeuvrability and low maintenance operation.

The compact design and manoeuvrability of the FB13-20TCB series makes it unbeatable in confined working areas, such as narrow warehouse aisles and containers.

Equipped with a 48 volt battery, efficient AC Power traction and hydraulic motors and regenerative systems, it’s the logical choice for all daily operations.

All FB-TCB series forklift trucks are installed with the innovative AC Power control system.

It provides for more capabilities by integrating travel, hydraulic and electric power steering functions into one consistent system.

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also now meet the new IPX4 Enclosure rating, which means the forklift and its systems are protected against water spray from all directions and angles, and are safe to operate outdoors in the rain.

The FB- TCB series has a range of design attributes, including electric power steering, good visibility, ergonomic controls, comfortable seat and impressive leg room, to ensure safe working conditions for its most important component: the operator.

The FB-TCB range also comes with many safety improvements.

An important feature is its integrated speed control on slopes.

On an upslope, if the accelerator or brake pedal is released, the truck will only roll backward at a speed of less than 1 km/h, providing peace of mind for the operator.

To ensure the operator always knows what the machine is capable of, Mitsubishi’s electric 3-wheeler comes with a standard digital load 1indicator.

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The Mitsubishi FB13-20TCB has a range of safety features to ensure the operator has an easy and enjoyable working experience, including 55mm extra legroom.

Operators can quickly tell the weight of the load to prevent overloading and enjoy a safe, confident working experience.

When overloaded, the truck will warn the operator on display and buzzer.

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supplychain

‘Available to Commerce’ will give retailers the power to offer specific units of inventory for sale based on appropriate channels, such as online, and then optimise how that order is fulfilled based on strategic planning and daily operation variables.

Omni-channel strategies re-worked

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etailers looking to deploy profitable omni-channel strategies now have a powerful new option, as Manhattan Associates recently announced a unique capability within its market-leading omni-channel Order Management application.

Known as Available to Commerce, this capability gives retailers the power to offer specific units of inventory available for sale in the most appropriate channel (online, store, same-day delivery, etc.) and then optimise how the order is fulfilled, all based on a variety of strategic planning and daily operational variables.

For example, a fashion retailer can now set a rule to delay offering inventory available for sale online that is selling well at full price in certain stores.

Alternatively, slower moving styles or distressed units in stores can be actively directed to other channels to prevent markdowns later in the season.

Retailers could also redirect fulfilment for their eCommerce channel to store locations that are projected to have excess labour capacity.

This solves a major obstacle in the implementation of omni-channel strategies today: having the right inventory identified for sale with a system that can intelligently direct orders to fulfilment sites that have the optimal

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mix of available inventory, labour capacity and delivery capabilities.

Manhattan Associates vice president Brian Kinsella said that Available to Commerce offers a game-changing capability for retailers, now able to differentiate between simple inventory visibility and a more thoughtful view of inventory availability.

“Through our Order Management application, retailers can gain a comprehensive view of their inventory across channels, determine how much of it should be offered across various delivery methods and channels and identify the best path to profitable fulfilment,” he said.

Traditionally, inventory visibility systems can provide only a view of total inventory on hand and are unable to accommodate business rules or other factors to make specific inventory available for particular channels, delivery methods, or customer types.

Available to Commerce takes into account all inventory transactions, synthesises them with configured business rules, and produces an effective availability picture of all inventory in real-time.

It also ensures that profitability and ability to execute are considered before the fulfilment promise is made to the customer.

“There are many factors to consider in constructing the perfect omni-channel order: when you sell it, where you sell and to whom you sell it,” Kinsella continued.

“The ability to match inventory to demand without bleeding one channel to feed another is an essential element in today’s retail environment.”

Speaking to the importance of Order Management in the execution of omni-channel strategies, Forrester Research analysts Adam Silverman and Peter Sheldon estimated in their July 2014 report “The Forrester Wave: Omnichannel Order Management, Q3 2014,” that omni-channel fulfilment initiatives can generate up to 30 percent of additional revenue for eBusiness teams.

The report also named Manhattan Associates a leader in Omni-Channel Order Management.

Manhattan Associates’ Omni-Channel solutions include Order Management, Store Inventory and Fulfilment and Omni-channel Customer Service applications.

These solutions help retailers provide great omni-channel customer service, leverage inventory throughout their networks to maximise sales and execute profitable omni-channel processes within their stores. logisticsmagazine.com.au

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The challenge of data integration in distribution A new Australian research report identifies opportunities for improved automation.

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recent study of more than 300 IT The survey findings also suggest Australian and business decision-makers has businesses have an opportunity to improve highlighted the biggest distribution existing distribution processes. challenges and opportunities facing “Unfortunately, nearly half of all organisations Australian businesses. with existing distribution processes do not have The independent research report ‘From the software or enterprise resource planning Business Processes to Product Distribution’, (ERP) system capable of effectively managing it,” commissioned by Epicor Software Corporation, a Gedda said. global leader in business software solutions for “The time is right to explore automated manufacturing, distribution, retail and services distribution management options. organisations, and produced by IT research firm, “CIOs should take a close look at what types of Telsyte, was based on a survey of Australian products and services they are distributing and organisations with more than 20 employees. the potential for process improvement might be According to Telsyte senior analyst profound.”

Rodney Gedda, “The perennial challenge of Key findings from the report include: data integration is alive and well within the • 65 per cent of organisations cite data distribution process as most organisations cite processing and integration as hampering this as the number one factor hampering their distribution capability with nearly half capability.” claiming their existing software and ERP is not “With better data integration comes better suitable for distribution.

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form of distribution process, involving products or services.

• More than 80 per cent of organisations have at least some problem with product or service distribution.

• More than 50 per cent of CIOs in organisations with distribution processes believe better distribution would increase revenue and optimise business processes with a further 38% citing reduced operating costs.

The findings suggest that distribution practices, while prolific, do not garner the same attention by IT and business leaders as other high-profile business processes like customer relationship management (CRM) and mobile enablement.

Gedda said he believed there was an underlying opportunity in strengthening these weaknesses, as more than half of the CIOs in the study believed improved distribution could increase revenue.

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