Pallets are essential items, used in the tens of thousands at factories and warehouses for product shipments. They are very common and familiar to those working in manufacturing across Thailand. However, despite this familiarity, many sites in Thailand struggle to accurately track the location and quantity of their pallets.
Challenges in Pallet Inventory Management (Asset Management)
If you don't know how many pallets have been dispatched to various destinations, you might end up purchasing extra pallets. Excess inventory not only increases costs but also requires additional storage space, leading to higher management expenses. Moreover, managing pallets with paper or Excel often results in inaccuracies, missed updates, and the burden of manual data entry. In Thailand, pallets are considered assets for accounting purposes. Even at workplaces where pallet management was not previously prioritized, it is increasingly being reassessed due to the growing emphasis on cost reduction in recent years.
【Common Issues in Pallet Management (Examples)】
△ Inability to track the current location and quantity of pallets
△ High man-hours required to manage pallets manually or in Excel
△ Inaccurate tracking due to missed or incorrect updates
△ Excessive pallet inventory, leading to increased storage space requirements
△ Unexplained reduction in pallet numbers (potential loss or theft)
△ Difficulty in management due to staff changes or turnover
Collaborative Development by Mars Tohken (RFID) × Penta Solutions (business systems)!
Pallet Management System "RFID PMS"
In response to numerous concerns and inquiries about pallet management, we have developed "RFID PMS," a system that utilizes RFID and barcodes to easily manage large quantities of pallets.
This is a joint development between Penta Solutions, which specializes in business system solutions, and Mars Tohken, known for its expertise in automatic recognition technologies such as RFID and barcodes.
สThis system enables for easy status management and monitoring of the entire pallets flow: from shipment at the factory to receipt by the customer, return from the customer to the factory, and finally, receipt back at the factory.
Flow of Using RFID PMS
Link pallets, tags, and QR codes initially.
Before shipping, scan the QR code on the pallet with RFID and select the destination.
Customer downloads a dedicated app with a smartphone (dedicated terminals are also acceptable)
Upon receiving goods, the customer scans the QR code on the pallet to update the receipt status.
When returning the pallet, scan the QR code to update the return status.
Upon receipt at the factory, use RFID to confirm the pallet's arrival and complete the process.
Real-Time Management with Cloud-Based "RFID PMS" - Benefits of Implementation
✔ Real-time visualization and management of pallet inventory
✔ Easy operation with a user-friendly dedicated app
✔ Aligns with the QR code usage trend in Thailand, making it easy to implement and integrate
✔ Reusable RFID tags: Only re-attachment needed when pallets are replaced
✔ No infrastructure setup required due to the cloud-based service
✔ QR codes on truck passes help prevent theft
✔ \suitable for shipments to overseas destinations
✔ Each pallet has its own ID, even within the same type
Not Just for Pallets! Versatile Applications of "RFID PMS"
"RFID PMS" can manage not only pallets but also items that move through various locations, such as returnable containers. It is also suitable for tracking items rented both internally and externally.
Examples: demo equipment, tools, containers, collapsible containers, carts, returnable boxes for pulleys, and more
This service is especially effective for managing a large number of items or complex operations, offering significant improvements in management efficiency.
