Zhoushan Zhongli Wai Lun Tally Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Zhougang Company, mainly provides customers with a full range of transport agency services, covering ship cargo and container tallying, box sorting, measurement, loading and unloading supervision, cargo damage and container damage inspection and identification, issuance of tallying documents and reports, and tallying information consultation.
On February 25, Zhoushan Zhongli Wai Lun Tally Co., Ltd. achieved a technological innovation and successfully applied RFID (radio frequency identification) technology to piece goods tallying operations. This move is the first in the national tallying industry, marking that tallying operations have entered a new technical stage.
As a non-contact automatic identification technology, RFID technology can identify specific targets and read relevant data through radio signals. In tallying operations, RFID technology can greatly improve operation efficiency and accuracy. By marking goods with RFID tags and deploying RFID reading and writing equipment at the operation site, the system can obtain information about the goods in real time and accurately, thereby achieving efficient and precise management of the goods.
For Zhoushan Zhongli Foreign Ship Tally Co., Ltd., the successful use of RFID technology to complete piece goods tallying operations is of great significance. This not only improves the company's technical level and competitiveness, but also sets a new benchmark for the entire tallying industry. In addition, RFID technology has greatly reduced labor costs. Chen Jie, manager of Zhoushan Zhongli Operation Center, introduced: "We used to have 4 tallying personnel per shift for export loading operations, but now only one person can complete it." With the continuous promotion and application of RFID technology, I believe that more tallying companies will follow up and jointly promote technological progress and industrial upgrading in the entire industry.
What are the difficulties in the traditional tallying method of ship cargo and containers?
The traditional tallying method of ship cargo and containers has many difficulties in terms of efficiency, cost, data accuracy, security and process perfection. These difficulties mainly stem from the limitations of manual operation and the imperfection of traditional processes. It can be classified and analyzed as follows:
1. Limitations of manual tallying
Inefficiency: Manual tallying requires a lot of time to classify, check and record goods, especially when handling a large amount of goods, the efficiency is particularly low. The verification of container information depends on manual inspection one by one, which is cumbersome and time-consuming.
High labor costs: Manual tallying requires a lot of labor, resulting in rising labor costs. The traditional operation method not only has a large labor demand, but also has a difficult working environment, which may lead to high employee turnover and further increase labor costs.
Lack of data accuracy: Manual operation is prone to information entry errors or omissions, affecting the reliability of data. Information such as the container number, number of boxes, packaging type and degree of the container may be erroneous due to improper manual operation.
Safety hazards: During manual tallying, employees need to directly contact the goods, which may cause certain safety hazards, such as injuries caused by the collapse and fall of goods. For heavy goods, manual handling may cause employee injuries.
2. Imperfection of traditional processes
Poor information transmission: In traditional tallying methods, information transmission in various links may not be smooth, resulting in difficulties in collaborative operations. Lag or incorrect information transmission may affect the timely loading and unloading and transportation of goods.
Lack of real-time monitoring: Traditional tallying methods lack real-time monitoring and feedback mechanisms for the cargo transportation process. It is impossible to evaluate loading efficiency and costs in real time, and it is difficult to optimize the operation process.
Losses caused by operational errors: Improper human operation can easily damage goods and increase transportation risks. High packing error rate may lead to loss and damage of goods.
In order to solve these problems, the industry is actively exploring and applying new technologies, such as RFID, intelligent packing software, real-time monitoring systems, etc., to improve tallying efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance data accuracy and security.
What are the benefits of using RFID in the tallying industry?
The application of RFID technology has had a positive and far-reaching impact on the tallying industry. It not only improves operational efficiency and accuracy, but also optimizes resource allocation, enhances cargo safety, promotes intelligent transformation and reduces operating costs. With the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous expansion of application scenarios, it is believed that RFID technology will continue to play an important role in the future and contribute more to the prosperity of the tallying industry. Specifically, the benefits of using RFID in the tallying industry are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Improve operational efficiency: RFID technology can automatically identify and read cargo information through radio signals, thereby greatly improving the efficiency of tallying operations. Compared with traditional manual identification methods, RFID technology can achieve fast and accurate identification of goods, reducing the complexity and time-consuming nature of manual operations. In busy ports or warehouses, this efficient identification method can significantly increase the speed of tallying and shorten cargo turnover time.
2. Improve operational accuracy: RFID technology has high precision and reliability, which can ensure the accuracy of cargo information. Each RFID tag contains a unique identification code that is closely bound to the cargo information. During the tallying process, the system can read and verify this information in real time to ensure the accuracy of the cargo. This high-accuracy identification method can reduce the risk of human error and cargo loss, and improve customer satisfaction and trust.
3. Optimize resource allocation: Through RFID technology, tallying companies can monitor the location and status of goods in real time, so as to allocate resources more reasonably. For example, the system can automatically allocate tallying personnel and equipment according to the type and quantity of goods to ensure the efficient use of resources. In addition, RFID technology can also help companies predict cargo demand and inventory, so as to formulate more scientific procurement and inventory plans.
4. Enhance cargo security: RFID technology provides a strong guarantee for cargo security for tallying operations. Each RFID tag can be used as a unique identifier for goods and is closely bound to cargo information. Once the goods are lost, damaged or stolen, the system can immediately issue an alarm and track their location information. This real-time cargo monitoring and tracking capability can significantly improve the safety of goods and reduce potential economic losses.
5. Promote intelligent transformation: RFID technology is a key force in promoting the intelligent transformation of the tallying industry. Through deep integration with technologies such as big data, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, RFID technology can build a highly intelligent tallying management system. In this system, tallying operations can be automated, intelligent, and visualized; logistics data can be collected, analyzed, and applied in real time; and logistics decisions can be based on data-driven rather than empirical judgment. This intelligent transformation not only improves the efficiency and accuracy of tallying operations, but also creates more commercial and social value for enterprises.
6. Reduce operating costs: The application of RFID technology can also help tallying companies reduce operating costs. By reducing manual operations and improving operating efficiency and accuracy, companies can reduce labor costs and time costs. In addition, RFID technology can also help companies optimize inventory management, reduce inventory backlogs and out-of-stock situations, thereby reducing inventory costs. These cost-saving measures can significantly improve the company's profitability and market competitiveness.
This paper is from Ulink Media, Shenzhen, China, the organizer of IOTE EXPO (IoT Expo in China)
