Lecture on Container Unloading and the Tune System

Introduction

• Billions of containers are shipped annually worldwide.
• 40% of these containers are floor-loaded with the same product.
• Unloading these containers manually is labor-intensive, costly, and poses ergonomic risks.

Problems with Manual Unloading

• Requires significant labor to unload containers.
• Employees are at physical risk and potential for sickness costs.
• Manual unloading can lead to damage or loss of goods.
• Mistakes in processing cargo are possible.
• Overall, it's time-consuming and expensive.

Introduction to Tune

• Tune: A new concept aimed at revolutionizing container unloading.
• Provides a tailor-made, on-site service for fully automatic container unloading.
• Companies benefit as Tune manages everything from transport to storage/delivery.

Features of the Tune System

• Picker One: Unmanned machine that automatically unloads a single SKU.
  • Stacks and optionally wraps boxes/bags on pallets.
  • Can attach barcode labels for efficient storage placement.
• Integration with any existing WMS (Warehouse Management System).

Extended Services by Tune

• Comprehensive unloading service including customs control and goods registration.
• Direct delivery from container to customer if destination is pre-determined.
• Helps reduce CO2 emissions by minimizing transport miles.

Operation of the Toon Picker

• Unmanned and autonomous, moving from dock to dock.
• Fits in containers, removes goods, palletizes, and wraps them.
• Clear communication via barcode or RFID tags.
• Vision system ensures accurate handling of goods, even if imbalanced.

Monitoring and Security

• Process monitored through the system for insurance and security.
• Real-time customs supervision and checks.

Financial and Operational Benefits

• Tailor-made service charged per container.
• 30% savings on total parcel handling costs due to:
  • Less damage
  • Reduced labor costs
  • Safer working environment
• Overall improvement in efficiency, speed, and cost of unloading.

Conclusion

• Tune offers a strategic advantage by making container unloading more efficient and cost-effective.
• Provides a safer, less labor-intensive solution with significant cost savings.