Technology Tactics For A Digital Supply Chain

BinMaster 24/02/2023

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Supply Chain professionals reported disruptions, employee shortages, and high customer demand as a not-so-tasty soup of problems in a recent Statista survey. Executives point to technology as one solution.

“We’re stepping in with supply chain solutions,” said Scott Hudson, BinMaster VP Sales & Marketing. “We’ve installed a record amount of level sensors and software to help virtually every industry that stores bulk inventory in silos, bins, and tanks.”

BinMaster’s success seems a trend according to another worldwide survey of 2,000 executives by Capgemini Research Institute. Forty percent expect to increase investment in tech enhancements like smart technology, Internet of Things, and analytics software.

By implementing technology and making moves like nearshoring, supply chains are beginning to see improvement according to the Institute for Supply Management. Ocean freight timelines are on a steady decline, ports are clearing, China lifted its “zero-Covid” policy and warehouses have begun to refill.

BinMaster systems fall into the high-tech inventory 4.0 solutions like IoT, end-to-end connectivity, cloud computing and cyber security. BinMaster radar sensors, for example, automatically measure levels in silos then send data to the BinCloud app bringing cloud-based decision-making data to an employee’s PC and even phones.

The 2023 Capgemini Study said:

92% of leaders say relocation of global supply chains will impact them (only 15% are equipped to handle it)
59% are focused on faster decision-making
72% are pursuing nearshoring and 65% are localizing their supplier base
89% say supply chain disruption is a top risk to business
72% look to reduce long-term costs
40% of large companies prioritize cybersecurity

Source: Capgemini Research Institute, Global Survey of Business Executives

Binmaster Solutions For Supply Chains

BinMaster brings bulk inventory technology to increase accuracy, and improve reporting, ordering, and employee safety. Bin Clo ud® software unleashes people from cubicles, supports remote work, and prompts collaboration on an IoT platform. The process is safer. Machines labor, while people analyze data.

Features of BinMaster’s BinCloud include real-time monitoring, automated alerts via text or email, and historical reports. Software is used to manage a single site or across multiple locations and accommodate hundreds of vessels. BinMaster’s NCR-80 radar is the standard for continuous level measurement in tough storage and processing silos where it excels under the worst dust, noise, and environmental conditions. BinMaster’s non-contact radars continuously measure the level of powders, granules, solids, or liquids in a vessel.

BinMaster provide a host of sensors for every industrial application. The best approach to configure your specific operation is to talk to a BinMaster sales representative.

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BinMaster

About us

BinMaster/Garner Industries is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.

Operations that struggle with the challenges of inventory management and timely replenishment of all types of powders, bulk solids, or liquids can monitor silo levels on their smartphone, tablet, or desktop with complete solutions from BinMaster. A complete suite of continuous level sensors, point level indicators, material management, and inventory monitoring devices and software simplifies material management while keeping people safe from the risks of climbing silos.

The Lincoln Nebraska, USA company manufactures sensors and software used for monitoring levels in bins, tanks, silos, chutes, and hoppers. Continuous level measurement options include SmartBob cable-based, guided wave radar, laser and 80 GHz non-contact radar, which are all compatible with Binventory™ software. Battery-powered, wireless laser level sensors are compatible with BinView® or FeedView® web apps for remote monitoring.

The unique 3DLevelScanner measures and maps material for volume accuracy and is the only sensor to generate a 3D image of silo contents. BinMaster is the exclusive worldwide supplier of this unique technology and has commissioned these sensors in bins containing powders and solids for over a decade.

Point level indicators provide automated level alerts using rotaries, diaphragm switches, capacitance probes, tilt switches, and vibrating rod level sensors. Dust detection devices alert to baghouse leaks and unsafe particulate levels. Flow detection sensors prevent cross contamination and assist with FSMA compliance for human and animal feeds. Aeration devices keep powders and solids flowing so they don’t pack in hoppers, along bin walls, or in the cone of the vessel

Robust, custom systems can be developed for a single site or networked for every bin, tank, and silo across a multi‐national operation. Add Stockpile Reports for pile inventory using images from an iPhone or drone to a SaaS dashboard. Monitor livestock feed inventory from a phone, tablet, or PC with the FeedView® web application.

BinMaster is US manufacturer certified to ISO 9001 quality management systems – requirements. For more information about BinMaster, visit www.binmaster.com.

What we do in a nutshell

BinMaster provides accurate inventory management for processing industries that store materials in bins, tanks, and silos.

Where we supply to

UK Ireland, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, North America

Industries we supply to

Chemicals, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater