SmartAccess is a comprehensive system for managing the entry and exit of various products (pulp, chemicals, and waste) in different modes and through various means of transportation (truck, train, barge). With its implementation, 100% of the process was automated, reducing manual interactions and the time for each vehicle’s entry and exit, resulting in a significant improvement in efficiency.
Technical data sheet
- Client: UPM – Leader in forest bioindustry
- Size/Location: With plants in Paso de los Toros and Fray Bentos—and a new terminal at the Port of Montevideo—UPM's operations in the country are growing exponentially.
- Main objectives:
- Automate the processes for the entry and exit of products.
- Consider the operations at each site and the particularities of each transportation method.
Objectives and challenges
Before implementing the solution, the client:
- The processes for the entry and exit of products to the plants were managed manually.
- The process management times were extensive, affecting the performance of operations.
- The operations of the different transportation methods were not unified, with independent criteria developed based on various factors.
- The necessary infrastructure to implement a multi-site system was lacking.
Client objectives:
- Implement a multi-site system that considers the operational particularities of each location.
- Ensure it is functional for the different transportation methods in use, as well as for the various products being transported.
- Minimize the manual management of processes.
- Optimize the entry and exit times of each vehicle.
The solution
- A multi-site software was developed to address the company's needs.
- In addition to the software application, infrastructure installation (antennas, readers, totems, etc.) was carried out, which was crucial for the system's functionality.
- The solution was implemented simultaneously at all three locations, expanding its reach to the different transportation methods in stages to consider the particularities of each process.
Results achieved
- Automation of 100% of the entry and exit process for various products.
- Implementation of the system across all transportation methods used.
- Reduction of manual tasks in process management.
- Reduction of entry and exit time for each vehicle.
Conclusion
SmartAccess completely transformed UPM's logistics management, driving operational efficiency by making the entry and exit of products a more agile, accurate, and automated process.