Author: eduard.lecha

MIM Group had the honor of presenting a prominent presentation at the Randstad Agora during the Barcelona International Logistics and Material Handling Exhibition (SIL) 2024. The presentation, focused on the topic of “Maintenance and Artificial Intelligence (AI),” attracted a large number of attendees interested in technological innovations applied to maintenance.

MIM Group professionals, with extensive experience in the field of maintenance and AI, presented the significant improvements that artificial intelligence brings to maintenance processes. The presentation was led by three key figures from the company: Medir Lecha, CEO of MIM Group; Alex Sola, Commercial Director; and Marc Llobet, Head of AI Implementation.

Medir Lecha highlighted the importance of integrating AI into maintenance practices, highlighting how these technologies can optimize operations and reduce costs.

Conclusion

MIM Group’s participation in SIL 2024 underscores its commitment to technological innovation and its dedication to providing advanced solutions that drive efficiency and competitiveness in the market.

Telescopic conveyors stand out as a key solution in intralogistics automation due to their adaptability. According to MIM Patchwork Service, a MIM Group company with over 20 years of experience, these systems automate merchandise handling, streamlining loading and unloading operations, improving worker ergonomics and safety, and reducing costs and waiting times. Their robust technology and modular design allow for multiple configurations (height, direction, speed, etc.), adapting to various types of loads and workspaces. Additionally, they can be equipped with counting, RFID reading, weighing, labeling, and sorting systems, improving product entry and distribution.

Medir Lecha, CEO of MIM Group, points out that these devices minimize human error and damage to merchandise, optimize the use of available space, and improve inventory management, raising quality and service standards.

MIM Patchwork, a company of the MIM Group that focuses on intralogistics automation, will be present at the Logistics & Automation trade show in Porto. Since the group of companies began operating in Portugal, industrial maintenance has been the business that has grown the most.

MIM Patchwork has also been growing throughout Portugal with several projects underway. According to Medir, CEO of the Group of Companies, the company believes in the power of applied technology in the industry.
Customized Projects
The methodology is characterized by developing comprehensive, customized, and modular projects. Through its ongoing projects, MIM Patchwork helps improve warehouse management and operational efficiency, as well as providing precision in logistics processes.
The way of working is flexible, as it works with automated systems, both European and Asian, among others.
Finally, the wide range of products includes all types of sorters, robotic systems, and sorting systems.

What is tracking and how does it work?

E-commerce consists of the electronic purchase and sale of a product or service via the internet or online services. Payment is made with a bank card transaction or direct debit. The online business platform is usually a website where the products for sale are displayed.

When an online purchase is made, the seller generates a code, usually alphanumeric, to identify the customer’s order (not to be confused with the product code). The company and the distribution company then exchange the necessary information about the package, and a tracking code is generated. The package has a barcode or QR code. When scanned with a reader, the customer receives tracking information by entering the alphanumeric tracking code on the carrier’s website, obtaining information about its location and the time of arrival. This information is updated by scanning the barcode or QR code again at various checkpoints along the route until delivery. Upon delivery, the product is scanned one last time and delivered to the recipient. The seller can issue an invoice, also electronic.

Conclusion

Tracking is a new way to promote a company’s speed, efficiency, and transparency. This increases consumer confidence and also provides more efficient delivery planning and coordination, reducing the risk of package loss or damage, and even resolving problems and disputes.

Interview with the CEO of MIM

MIM’s founder and CEO, Medir Lecha, was interviewed on the sidelines of the Logsitics&Automation Madrid trade show by Logistica Profesional magazine. The March 5 interview discusses the growth of MIM Patchworkservice, which helps automate logistics processes for companies in the sector. He also discusses the MIM Group’s expansion into the Netherlands and Portugal.

The interview is below:

Logística Profesional, founded in 1997 and based in Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid, focuses primarily on the logistics sector. It is an important magazine that has established itself as a leading source of information covering the entire supply chain.

Outsourcing

Maintenance outsourcing is a common practice in most large and medium-sized companies as a way to delegate work to external companies specializing in maintenance services, whether corrective, preventive, or predictive.

Outsourcing is possible with a prior analysis of the service. It consists of analyzing the maintenance structure, production, and its process. This is done to determine which jobs, equipment, or subprocesses can be delegated to external companies. When outsourcing, the following must be taken into account: price, resources and human talent, quality, management control, and delivery times.

Thanks to this analysis, a provider with experience, good technology, and a sound financial position will be chosen.

Advantages

If the company needs a maintenance service provider, what advantages arise from outsourcing tasks? First of all, it raises the bar by hiring predictive and preventive maintenance. Furthermore, machine maintenance tasks are supervised by the contracted expert, and the services are performed by experts specialized in the maintenance task to be performed.

Conclusion

Maintenance outsourcing can be implemented if necessary, according to the manufacturer’s specifications or your own customized requirements. Finally, contracting a maintenance service is usually done in the case of highly specialized maintenance.

Cybersecurity

What is it?

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computers, networks, software applications, critical systems, and data from potential digital threats. Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and resources in the digital world.

Threats and How to Respond

Below, we’ll list some threats that appear in e-commerce:

Such as phishing, direct requests for small payments via email or other methods such as SMS, smishing, or phone, vishing.

Ransomware is common in companies, where this virus acts by encrypting documents and data, demanding a ransom.

Another more common threat, also among users, is identity theft on social media.

Due to the aforementioned threats and many others, online businesses must comply with regulations that protect website customers, such as the protection of personal data, known as the General Data Protection Regulation, or, for example, the protection of bank card data, known as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.

Breaking regulations can result in severe fines, as well as the loss of customers and business partners.

Use of current technologies

The use of Blockchain in cybersecurity, providing greater transparency and security in digital sales documents. For example, anonymous online customers carry out a cryptocurrency transaction, which means that the use of Blockchain facilitates commercial transactions.

Types of Picking in a Logistics Warehouse

What is it?

Picking involves the manual or automatic collection of materials from the warehouse. This picking is based on a customer order, a purchase order, or a production line requirement.

What does it consist of?

Picking focuses on the accuracy and efficiency of product selection. This means, first, that products are prepared without errors in the contents, and second, that order consolidation takes as little time as possible. This requires first an efficient storage system and optimizing picking so that, with the help of various tools such as automated goods movement, RFID tunnels, and WMS (Warehouse Management System), customer demand can be met.

Types of Picking

Wave picking: In this case, the picking process is divided into two phases. First, all products are collected and placed on picking shelves, sorted by type. In a second stage, orders are packed and packaged individually. Zone picking involves dividing the collection of items into different locations, arranged according to product characteristics (such as characteristics, demand level, etc.). In zone picking, several orders are prepared at once. In this process, items are placed in containers until the order is complete and ready to be shipped. This process is controlled by the order number.
Pick-to-light. This is a technique in which products are stored in boxes based on order demand. These boxes have a device that lights up when the item is added to the order in process, thus optimizing product selection efficiency and accuracy.
Pick-to-voice. This is an auditory device that gives order picking instructions to the operator, who has both hands and eyes free with this system.
Both pick-to-light and pick-to-voice are used in warehouses where there are no space limitations.

Conclusion

In conclusion, picking can be done in a traditional or more modern way. Regardless of the method, it is a key element in the supply chain. If warehouse picking is implemented well, it will increase speed within the supply chain. Whether picking is implemented in a more modern way or not will depend on the type of products being handled, the characteristics of the warehouse, and the intensity of the workload.

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