What is digital bin and container management IOB?
Digital bin and container management automates the recording, management and optimisation of multi-trip containers using intelligent tracking technologies. The system provides complete transparency regarding stock levels, stock movement and use of all load carriers.
Intelligent management maximises storage container capacity and utilisation
- Automated data capture using RFID, barcodes or smart labels
- Digital account management with real-time stock overview
- Loss and bottleneck detection through continuous monitoring
- Data-based optimisation of pool sizes and circulation times
Product features and benefits in brief
Measurable efficiency gains and cost savings
30% less loss
Fewer bins and containers are lost thanks to seamless tracking. Missing or overlooked containers can be immediately identified.
Lower inventory costs
Automated digital recording replaces manual counting. Stocktaking is carried out continuously and in real time.
Higher asset utilisation
Transparency optimises the use of existing bins containers. Unnecessary new purchases are avoided.
Full transparency
Complete overview of all bins, locations, and statuses. Data-based decisions possible at any time.
High level of service
Improved delivery capability, as there are always enough bins and containers available. Bottlenecks can be identified early on and avoided.
Scalable solution
The system grows flexibly with increasing requirements, whether you are managing a small pool system or a complex multi-site operation.
How does digital bin and container management work?
Container management works by automatically identifying and tracking each container throughout its entire life cycle. RFID tags, barcodes or smart labels give each container a unique ID.
At strategic points such as goods receipt, goods dispatch or production lines, gates or mobile scanners automatically record all bin and container movements. The data is fed into the central IOB platform, which keeps digital accounts for partner companies and performs analyses. Dashboards visualise stock levels, movements and KPIs in real time. The system automatically detects critical situations and alerts users when minimum stock levels are exceeded.
Digital container management systems provide seamless product tracking
- ID-based recording via RFID, barcode or smart labels
- Automatic gates at entry and exit points
- Digital account management and partner administration
- Analytics modules for cycle times and capacity utilisation
- Integration into ERP/WMS system through standardised interfaces
Where can IOB bin and container management be used?
Bin and container management is used to optimise internal and external supply chain logistics across all industries.
Automotive industry
Management of large container pools in the supplier network. Accurate invoicing and pooling between partners.
Food industry
Hygienic management of multi-use containers. Seamless tracking for audits and quality assurance.
Retail and e-commerce
Efficient management of shipping and return containers. Optimisation of bin and container cycles between warehouses and stores.
Production and manufacturing processes
Transparent container flows between plants and suppliers. No downtime due to container shortages.
Your added value with IOB
Digitising your bin and container management process eliminates manual processes and creates the basis for an efficient circular economy. Not only do you reduce losses and costs, you also increase the availability and utilisation of your bins and containers in the long term. The transparency gained enables continuous process optimisation and informed investment decisions. Employees no longer have to deal with time-consuming data entry and can focus concentrate on value-adding tasks.
- Create a sustainable circular economy by optimising the use of multi-trip distribution containers
- Reduce capital commitment through demand-oriented pool sizes
- Improve relationships with business partners thanks to transparent invoicing
- Prepare your logistics processes for the future