Jade solution reduces data entering time

New Zealand’ s Jade Software has recently been responsible for a wholesale IT revamp at Port Nelson, which included the replacement of the port’ s outdated radio data terminals with a new solution using a 3G network, ruggedised laptops and a customised user interface.

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Extra time: Jade's Port Nelson IT installation has improved the time management of forklift drivers

The objective was improved functionality and flexibility, coupled with easier use for the forklift drivers. An Itronix laptop, mounted on a stable platform inside each forklift cab, contains a CDMA card connected to its GPS antenna, which allows the driver real-time access via a touch screen to the Jade Cargo Management Database. The driver can quickly receive notifications of jobs, change the status of a container,move it in the database, manage tasks and search the database, all from inside the cab.

Port Nelson says that as a result its drivers spend 50%-70% less time entering data, giving them more time, of course, to concentrate on driving. Meanwhile, from a management perspective,all driver activities are now recorded.