Customer Challenge
A major logistics company faced challenges managing their Intermodal Management System for terminal operations, including:
- Container location assignment
- Work order generation for cranes, hostlers, grunts, OTR trucks
- Asset tracking and inventory management for containers, hostlers/IBC/chassis
Scope
Develop the next-generation Smart Intermodal Management System using a cloud-based PREDIX platform to enhance terminal operations with features such as:
- Container location assignment
- Work order generation for various equipment
- Asset tracking and inventory management
Solution
Implemented by independent Scrum teams in a SAFe framework, the system uses:
- Development platform: Java8, Spring boot with Micro Service, Restful APIs, Rabbit MQ, Redis cache, Angular2, Polymer, Node.js
- Test platform: Protractor, JUNIT, Rest Assured, Selenium
- Service design tools: IntelliJ, Maven, Github, Jenkins, Rally, Confluence
Benefits
- Improved terminal throughput
- Increased railcar/asset utilization
- Provides real-time container visibility to users and customers
Results
- Enhanced terminal throughput by 10%
- Increased railcar/asset utilization by 10-15%
- Improved asset tracking by 80%
- Achieved significant savings by using Quest Global resources
Features
- SIMS: Next-generation terminal operating system built on OASIS platform
- Real-time container visibility and decreased container dwell time
Our innovative approach and advanced technology enabled significant improvements in terminal operations, asset utilization, and overall efficiency, reaffirming our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients.