Advantages of decentralized control in intralogistics

The logistics market requires flexibility in systems for automatic pallet transport. Modular building blocks (such as roller conveyors, chain conveyors, right-angle transfers and turning stations) with decentralized control offer a solution for this. Marco Asbreak, director-owner of Axle Break Service, explains in his lecture at the Machine Construction event how they use these building blocks for the automatic loading and unloading of trucks, with the support of Turk, designed, built and installed. But more successful collaborations can be heard in the program. Like the story of Jeroen van Esdonk (Technical Union) and Niels van Kuijk (Hoppenbrouwers Techniek).

Asbreak Service delivers complete turnkey projects for the automatic loading and unloading of trucks. The benefits of a completed project are presented in a presentation at the Machine Construction event. look at it program for the time and location of this lecture.

Collaboration makes the difference

During the Machine Construction event 2019, numerous examples of successful collaborations can be seen in the program. Jeroen van Esdonk (Technical Union) and Niels van Kuijk (Hoppenbrouwers Techniek) show examples of the smart use of processes, people and systems. Smart chain collaboration contributes to improving the result.

The two companies show the entire process from engineering to delivery with the profitable adjustments they have made together. It is inspiring for listeners to see a best practice of optimal collaboration. In addition to practical examples of the adjustments made throughout the process, they share several tips & tricks.

Transparency in the chain creates added value

Also Klaas de Vos, Industrial Automation Manager at itsme gives a presentation about chain cooperation. In addition to their role as a technical value-added distributor of electrical and mechanical products, services and solutions, they also see a role in increasing cooperation in the chain. Sharing data is important.

Machine builders face many challenges and bringing machines to market faster is one of them. This means that the machine builder must be well informed of both the latest technological developments and the status of components used, for example with regard to their availability. After all, manufacturers are phasing out products. This changes cooperation in the chain: it is no longer one-way traffic from producer via distribution partner to end user.

After all: a machine is usually built with different components from different manufacturers. Channeling and teaching component information is important here, because it not only allows you to maintain an overview, but also because it allows you to anticipate developments. When a supplier knows what the machine builder uses, he can anticipate this and provide the right advice. This helps the machine builder to respond to changes. This does require a different approach and stronger relationships between the partners in the chain.

There are also many opportunities in the world of monitoring/remote service/optimization to become even more successful together. Machine builders will have to gain more knowledge of hitherto unknown fields. itsme is also happy to offer a helping hand with regard to this knowledge building.

The sixth edition of the Machine Construction event will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 1931 Congrescentrum in Den Bosch. Register to visit the event. This is completely free (including coffee, lunch and networking drinks) provided you belong to the target group.