Enhancing Cold Storage Logistics: Battview’s Impact on Fleet Management

Discover how a leading cold storage company enhanced their forklift operations and reduced costs using ACT’s Battview system, optimizing existing resources instead of expanding their fleet.

Introduction

In the high-stakes environment of logistics and cold storage warehousing, operational efficiency and reliability are the linchpins of success. Faced with the challenge of scaling up to meet increasing demand, a leading client of Advanced Charging Technologies (ACT) — a top-three entity in the cold storage domain — contemplated the expansion of their forklift fleet. This case study reveals how the deployment of ACT’s Battview system revolutionized the client’s battery fleet management, yielding substantial operational improvements and cost savings.

Background

Initially, the client noticed an increase in activity that seemingly justified the procurement of additional forklifts. Seeking a more economical alternative, they consulted with ACT, an established provider of industrial battery monitoring and management solutions.

The Challenge

The client was confronted with the necessity to enhance operational capacity effectively while minimizing the financial impact of additional capital investment. Moreover, there was a need to accurately diagnose and remedy inefficiencies within the existing battery management system.

The Solution: Battview

In response, ACT proposed the Battview system, a premier industrial battery monitoring solution engineered to refine efficiency through real-time data management and enriched insights into battery utilization. Battview’s integral features include:

• Real-time Communication: Facilitates dynamic communication between Quantum chargers and ACTview, enabling live monitoring and management of battery health and performance.
• Efficiency through Analytics: Provides a suite of analytical tools to dissect battery usage patterns and optimize fleet output.
• Agile Integration: Assures effortless synchronization with the ACTview and ACTintelligent platforms for automated data logging, diagnostics, and firmware updates.

Implementation and Results

The integration of Battview revealed a startling revelation: the overall battery fleet utilization stood at a meager 30%. This data indicated a significant underutilization of the existing fleet, negating the initial assumption of needing additional forklifts.

With Battview’s data analysis, the client was able to:

• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in battery allocation and usage.
• Refine scheduling to guarantee full utilization of the forklifts.
• Diminish downtime by enhancing battery charging and maintenance practices.

These strategic enhancements significantly boosted operational efficiency, allowing the client to manage the increased workload without purchasing new forklifts.

Quantitative Analysis

A deeper analysis of the Battview data indicated substantial improvements in battery utilization at critical sites:

• Site 14 (initially at 13% utilization): Implemented optimized charging schedules leading to a 50% increase in utilization.
• Site 15 (starting from 24% utilization): Reworked task allocation, resulting in a utilization boost to 70%.
• Site 29 (previously at 82% utilization): Reached full capacity through refined operational workflows.

Maximizing Efficiency with Battview

The case of Battview serves as a powerful testament to the value of smart technology and data analytics in uncovering and addressing operational inefficiencies. By electing to analyze and optimize existing resources, the client sidestepped substantial capital investments and enhanced operational effectiveness. This success story highlights the critical role of informed decision-making and showcases the transformative impact of technological innovation on business operations.