Category: MIM

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Less than a month ago, we were in the middle of the SIL Barcelona 2023 trade fair, held on June 7, 8, and 9, where more than 400 companies exhibited and attracted 15,000 visitors.

It was three days full of knowledge, meetings, and reunions, where we once again participated as exhibitors. Our stand featured a giant screen where, through explanatory videos, we showed visitors and other exhibitors the different 360º services we provide in our holding company for the industry.

This was a very special edition, as it was the 25th edition of SIL, and this is precisely the fair where MIM Group has participated the most times, and the one that has seen us grow over the 20 years we have been offering intralogistics and maintenance solutions. Visitors’ attendance and curiosity at the stand were notable, as they showed interest in the optimization of industrial maintenance and the control of all preventive and corrective machinery operations. These were three highly effective days at the SIL Barcelona trade show.

To conclude the last day of the trade show, we decided to dedicate the last few hours of the event to a jazz concert at our stand, which was very enjoyable for everyone.

In the coming months, we’ll be taking a break from trade shows, but we’ll be back with a lot of energy and enthusiasm for Logistics & Automation Madrid 2023, which will take place on November 29th and 30th.

As you may know, we exhibited at the SIL trade show in Barcelona on June 7th and 9th. To commemorate our participation, we appeared in the newspaper La Vanguardia on Wednesday, June 7th. There was a special section dedicated to SIL, and the interview with Mr. Medir Lecha Puig, CEO and Founder of MIM Group, was available inside. The newspaper was available for purchase at any newsstand and was distributed at the entrance to the event on Wednesday, June 8th. The interview was also published digitally on La Vanguardia’s website.

In it, Medir talks about the beginnings of MIM Group and how the company evolved from just five employees to the more than 300 that make up the holding company today. It also discusses some of the 4.0 technologies that our technicians use daily in the logistics centers where we serve our customers.

What indicators do clients use to measure you, and how do they help you become more efficient? How does a 360-degree approach work?

Medir Lecha answers these questions and many more. In this post, we’ve summarized what you can find in the interview, but to read it in full, please click the link below.

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Team Building activities are coming to MIM!

This July, the HR department launched its “Team Building” activities.

Currently, we have more than 300 employees at MIM, and we aim to grow as a company and as a team. We are interested in ensuring that our work goes well as a company, but we also care about ensuring that the human value that underpins MIM is known outside of the workplace so we can generate new synergies among all of us.

For this first Team Building event, we decided to hold a cooking workshop specializing in rice and paella dishes. The goal was for all participants to help each other prepare three different types of rice dishes, always with the assistance of Chef Xesco. The positive thing we took away from this team building was the teamwork and the fact that everyone was pulling in the same direction to achieve a common goal.

The Upcoming Rise of Drones in Logistics Plant Maintenance and Automation

What is a Drone?

A drone, or UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), is a small aerial vehicle piloted and controlled remotely by radio control. Its name comes from the English word “drone,” which means male bee. For a few years now, drones have been testing and are being used in warehouses and logistics plants, such as collaborative robotics and 4.0 technology.

Although some parcel delivery companies have been testing and implementing drones for more than five years, many aspects are still in the development and improvement phase. Currently, drones are not capable of handling all the logistics needs of a company. Currently, they are quite fragile, and their transport capacity is limited depending on the weight and dimensions of the package to be transported. There is also an open issue regarding the legal and legislative framework for their use.

What applications can they be used for?

Predictive Tool

Among the different technologies that can be incorporated, a thermal imaging camera can be installed. This camera can fly over the facilities and detect hot spots at risk of failure. These cameras, using GPS, can send the exact location of the equipment to the system for a more thorough inspection.

Goods to Person

Companies in the automotive sector have begun using this technology for internal transportation in production plants, and its use is similar to that of an AMR or AGV. This action reduces time and is performed autonomously, although always supervised by a pilot.

Surveillance Systems

This technology is used to maintain the security of large logistics areas such as warehouses, logistics plants, and factories. They have a greater field of view than conventional video surveillance cameras because drones can be constantly moving and not static in a specific location. Furthermore, they can access hard-to-reach places.

Warehouse Stock Management

These drones can communicate with warehouse management software (WMS) and are capable of recording and reading barcodes. They also capture real-time images of the location of the read package, allowing them to detect products in incorrect locations, access hard-to-reach shelves, and perform inventory checks.

Additional Implementations for Multiple Functionality

In addition, they can be equipped with technological accessories to perform specific functions and obtain technical results from a specific field.

GPS (Global Positioning System) To know the location of each drone in the fleet at all times and monitor its route.
OCR (Optical Character Recognition)/Barcode and QR code readers. Allows for recognizing codes to identify equipment or merchandise and provides support in the WMS with items in difficult locations.
Motion sensors. To recognize structures, objects, and people, thus avoiding potential workplace accidents.
Thermal imaging cameras. To take infrared photographs and analyze the status of hard-to-reach machinery and equipment to perform predictive maintenance.
What can it contribute to logistics?

Time savings
Increased production
Reduces workplace accidents
Better stock control
As maintenance evolves, new innovations and technologies are emerging to achieve faster, more precise, and more efficient maintenance. Drones are one of these new solutions that are just beginning to be introduced in the industry, and there is still a long way to go to fully realize their potential and solutions for industrial maintenance.