Logistics Automation Research Articles

No-Touch Interface in ICT for Prosperous Rural Development

It is observed that there is a tremendous change in computer hardware and software. Simultaneously there was a change in types and devices of input and outputs for computers. As far as input to computer is concern, it was started from punched cards, then magnetic tapes and so on up to touch screen and voice input. The same case is happened with output of computer. At the beginning it was just information (Processed data). It might be in text or image formats. But now a days the output of computer is everywhere in the world (Directly or indirectly it is related with computers).Here I want to introduce no-touch interface of computer for development. This research is not just descriptive or analytical research or survey. Here I want to suggest a solution for immediate problems facing a rural area of the India and world. So I will say this is applied research and somewhat it is laboratory research. I want to discuss role of No-Touch Interface of ICT in Rural Development. I will consider three major areas, 1. Information retrieval and communication in local languages 2. Automation in Agriculture and logistics 3. Role of Artificial Intelligence in quality control of agriculture products In this paper, I will concentrate on 6 major applications to fulfill the above needs 1. Role of GPS and GIS in cultivation, transportation (Driverless tractors, sprayers, cultivators and vehicles) 2. Role of Sensors, Cameras and microcontrollers in horticulture and floriculture 3. New Cloud to forecast the agricultural production 4. Weather forecasting and planning 5. Automation in Disease detection, security, fertilizer and water management 6. Local Language (Voice) interface, Speech Recognition, TTS, Speech Synthesis

Study on Optimization of Cargo Space Allocation Based on Jointown Pharmaceutical Logistics Center

With the rapid development of modern logistics technology and automation of information technology, the AS/RS has been more and more widely used in the field of medicine logistics. In order to more effectively manage AS/RS, improve the rationality of the layout, reduce the number of goods handling and storage costs, it demands to optimize the cargo space allocation for goods .This article adopts multi-objective genetic algorithm to solve the optimization problem of cargo space allocation modeling, and use Jointown pharmaceutical logistics center as an example to further verify the analysis, getting the ideal optimization results and the simulation image.

The Research and Realization of Monitoring System

With the introduction and wide applications of laser guided AGV in the tobacco corporation, the logistics automation level is increased greatly. But with the introduction of flexible manufacturing system, the production line of the tobacco corporation become more complicate, the material requirement become more flexible, so that the driving stability has brought great challenges of AGV. In the system of more AGV compositing, there will been bought the conflict between multiple vehicles AGV. How can locate the position of each AGV instantly, and estimate and dispose the conflict during the running process in time, it has been the solve direction for team. This paper is researched based on the AGV’s system of KunChuan, bring forward a monitoring system of AGVS. The results shown that the actual trajectory is fully consistent with the planned through running, and achieving the prospective effect.

병원물류 공동화를 위한 통합물류 시스템 구축에 관한 연구

In Korea's distribution and production field establishment of logistics information system and automation of logistics were greatly developed. But there is no characteristic and professionalism about hospital logistics, and distribution center is located in outside warehouse, logistics system is very important. Since hospital has human power to receive product, system is not as much required, but outside warehouse requires system for arrival from medicine and medical supplies wholesale dealer and vender, warehousing, storage, and automation facilities, and system for various works such as peaking instruction, classification, packing, cargo-working, delivery, order of medicine from hospital and non-medicine in hospital is essential. Therefore, This study is about development of automatic identification of slide which cannot be overlooked in efficiency of hospital logistics, establishment of database, and information interlocking between automatic storage system and outside warehouse.

RFID-based intelligent shopping environment: a comprehensive evaluation framework with neural computing approach

This research proposes a radio frequency identification (RFID)-based intelligent shopping environment and its distributed reading capability to raise quality of service through improving the automation of product presentation, inventory monitor, billing procedures, manpower logistics, and customer lifetime value prediction. This research also uses RFID to successfully create a smart-shelf-enabled system as an advanced decision-making mechanism for managers. A case study based on a well-known fashion retailing company is used to demonstrate how the proposed system can significantly improve daily business operations. In addition, this research also used artificial neural network to predict the VIP member classification and customer retention rate. The experimental results figure out that the artificial intelligence approach would be outperformed the statistical and decision tree methods. Finally, a questionnaire was administered to 120 customers and investigated their degree of RFID usage willingness and purchase intention based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model. The empirical results of our study present the easy-to-use and social influence factors that would be most influenced the customers' usage willing and purchase intention with RFID technology.

AUTOMATION IN HEALTHCARE INTERNAL LOGISTICS: A CASE STUDY ON PRACTICE AND POTENTIAL

The current demographic development puts even greater demands on the healthcare sector which is already struggling with scarce resources and constant pressure of cost reductions. This paper, through multiple case studies, aims to describe how automation of hospital internal logistics can be a tool in improving efficiency. The results include several potential implementations for patient transports, waste handling and small goods transports. However, organizational issues as lack of ownership and a strategic view render difficulties and need to be dealt with. The authors conclude that transfer of knowledge and technology used in the manufacturing industry would be beneficial.

Automation in internal logistics: strategic and operational challenges

Automation in internal logistics is an enabler to increase overall competitiveness in an organisation. However, its use is currently limited. The main objective of this paper is to highlight the ex ...

Mechanism design of palletizing robot based on translating cam principle

Palletizing robot technology has been applied more and more extensively in logistics automation field. But there are some limitations in the current single-arm palletizing robot that it cannot do effective work in the process of moving back to the taking-end and the mechanical arm has so many freedoms that its control system is relatively complex. Based on the translating cam principle, a novel palletizing robot is designed. The horizontal movement of the palletizing mechanical arm is controlled by changeable outer slides, and the vertical movement is controlled by partitioned up-and-down spindles. To improve palletizing efficiency, the single palletizing mechanical arm is changed into multi-arm. Moreover, to improve its kinematic properties, the acceleration operating performance, joint driving force and palletizing trajectory are optimized through the multi-objective delaminating sequence method. According to the optimization results, the 3D model of the multi-arm palletizing robot is built in Pro/E, and the kinematic simulation is made. The simulation results show that the novel mechanism and optimization parameters are rational and feasible. This novel palletizing robot has the advantages of cam mechanism, so it simplifies the driving mode of palletizing movement and can lower the requirements for controlling system. At the same time, it can increase palletizing efficiency further by adding mechanical arms.

Ergonomics, automation and logistics: practical and effective combination of working methods, a case study of a baking company

The aim of this study was to combine three different analytical methods from three different disciplines to diagnose the ergonomic conditions, manufacturing and supply chain operation of a baking company. The study explores a summary of comprehensive working methods that combines the ergonomics, automation and logistics study methods in the diagnosis of working conditions and productivity. The participatory approach of this type of study that involves the feelings and first-hand knowledge of workers of the operation are determining factors in defining points of action and ergonomic interventions, as well as defining opportunities in the automation of manufacturing and logistics, to cope with the needs of the company. The study identified an ergonomic situation (high prevalence of wrist-hand pain), and the combination of interdisciplinary techniques applied allowed to improve this condition in the company. This type of study allows a primary basis of the opportunities presented by the combination of specialized methods of different disciplines, for the definition of comprehensive action plans for the company. Additionally, it outlines opportunities for improvement and recommendations to mitigate the burden associated with occupational diseases and as an end result improve the quality of life and productivity of workers.

컨테이너 항만 환경에서 이동형 리더와 동선 정보를 이용한 다단계 위치 인식 시스템

본 논문에서는 컨테이너 항만 환경에서 적용 가능한 자산 추적 시스템을 제안한다. 컨테이너 항만 환경은 우선 통신을 저해하는 철제 장애물이 산재하기 때문에, 태그 대 다수 리더 간 가시선 통신을 필요로 하는 기존 태그-리더 기반의 위치 추적 시스템의 적용이 힘들다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해, 제안하는 시스템은 기존 리더뿐 아니라 이동체에 리더를 추가하고, 2단계의 위치 추적을 함으로써 태그와 다수 리더 간의 정보를 취득한다. 또한 소수의 거리 정보를 측정하였을 때, 항만 자산의 동선 정보를 함께 이용하는 방법으로 태그 위치 추정 성공률과 정확도를 높인다. 그리고 제안하는 시스템의 성능 검증을 위해 태그, 리더 및 위치 엔진을 구현하였고, 실제 항만 터미널에 설치하여 운용하였다. 그 결과 성공률과 정확도가 확연히 개선되어 실제 환경에서 운용 가능함을 확인할 수 있었다. In this paper, we propose an asset tracking system for applying a container port environment. If we attempt to apply this common locating system to a port environment for logistics automation, the system performance is degraded because there are many steel obstacles that cause interference in the RF communication and measurement. We divided readers into two types - fixed and mobile readers; hence, the location method operates in two steps for efficient wireless communication and precise measurement. In addition, the system estimates the location with trajectory information of assets when the small number of measurement is gathered. We implemented all the system components and installed these at a real port for evaluation. The success rate of communication and estimation is much better than that of the existing general locating system, and the location precision is substantially increased.

Brick Kiln Stacking-Destacking Robot Mechanism Design and Kinematics Analysis

This article describes the mechanical structure design method of the stacking-destacking robot and puts forward part kinematics analysis. In accordance with the actual technology requirement of modern brick kiln companies in logistics automation industry, a universal stacking-destacking robot is designed based on the functional requirement. And depending on the actual production requirements of the robot, it is designed to a kind of five-dof cylindrical coordinate one. This thesis focuses on the design and analysis of the mechanical structure of the robot. And according to the production requirements, some important components are selected. Finally, the kinematics analysis of the robot was brought forward and they are verified by experiments. The results show that this robot we designed can completely satisfy the technical requirements of the work in brick kilns destacking.

FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXPERIENCE OF INTRODUCTION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES ON RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Preservation of the potential of Ukraine’s railway system and its role as the basic socio-economic system of Ukraine, consolidation of its positions on the market of transport services and integration into the Paneuropean transport system will be possible only with the help of further development of management automation in logistics, integration of new automates systems and informational support of the production processes in the railway enterprises and the railway complex of Ukraine as a whole.

Influence in the organizational buying center and logistics automation technology adoption

Explores the structure of the buying center for logistics automation technologies. Examines the relationships between the degree of participation of key functional areas, the extent of coalescence on buying decision criteria, and the hazard rate of adoption. Analyses an event history, and suggests that adoption rates are influenced by the degree of participation of key users and extent of consensus on only two of six buying decision criteria. Discusses guidelines for enhancing logistics technology adoption.

Determination of titanium and vanadium in water samples by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry with on-line preconcentration

A matrix–analyte separation and preconcentration technique was developed for inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). A miniature chelated ion-exchanger column of SO3-CM quinolin-8-ol–cellulose (Knapp Logistic Automation, Graz, Austria) was used to increase the sensitivity for multielement measurements by ICP-MS. The technique was used to preconcentrate Ti and V from natural water. The detection limits obtained were 0.02, 0.01 and 0.001 ng ml–1 for 47Ti, 48Ti and 51V, respectively.