WOLF Web Oriented Logistic Platform WOLF is the software platform that will gradually replace the Goal software. WOLF is web-based and device-independent. The customer module was developed and activated and it integrates customer-side processes such as bookings and tracking & tracing, and it also offers numerous additional functions such as driver authorisations, archiving of loading schemes and statistics. The TMS (Transport Management System) module was developed and launched to handle the door-to-door business in maritime transport and traffic to and from China. Additional modules that are currently in the development phase focus on terminal and fleet management. +info An important module of the WOLF Platform is the Hupac Train Radar. Thanks to the Hupac Train Radar, our customers will have access to the real-time data, such as: accurate location of all Hupac trains, arrival and departure from predefined points of interest and customized notifications.
OCR gate automation Over the coming years, Hupac will equip its terminals with OCR portals so as to support automation of the check-in/check-out processes. Equipped with cameras and specific optical character recognition (OCR) software, these portals can read and store information about incoming load units, trains and trucks. The first two portals to monitor incoming and outgoing trains were installed at the Busto Arsizio-Gallarate terminal in December 2017. After a test phase lasting several months, the system started operation in spring 2018. In 2019, the project at Busto Arsizio-Gallarate will be completed with the construction of two roadside portals. +info SPEAK capacity management system Hupac's digital strategy includes the introduction of an innovative capacity management system based on algorithms. The goals are an optimised network, an efficient planning process and improved utilisation of capacity with new customer services. The first phase of the project aims to optimise planning of wagon rotation on the basis of the circulation plan. After a test and training phase lasting several months, this module was introduced at the start of 2018. The objective for the second phase is demand-oriented optimisation of train loading. Go-live of the capacity management module has been done at the beginning of 2019 and a first set of trains is already planned with the new algorithm. ETA projects: Estimated Time of Arrival Hupac is making targeted investments to develop IT systems that will monitor train movements and provide information for customers. The objective is to exchange reliable information as early as possible with partners in the logistics chain regarding the status of trains and their expected arrival times. Close collaboration with rail partners has already yielded some initial improvements. Hupac participates proactively in pilot projects within the sector aimed at achieving rapid success as regards the transparency and quality of information on train movements. Intelligent wagons with sensors The agenda also includes solutions for asset visibility, rolling stock monitoring and process optimisation. Hupac is actively working on IoT and Big Data projects to optimize the fleet related business processes. In the future, all wagons will be fitted with sensors to increase safety and enable predictive maintenance.
Data integration with Ediges Many customers and partners already exchange their data with Hupac via XML using the Ediges (Electronic Data Interchange Goal with External Partners). In 2018 several of the main rail partners are to be integrated – a milestone for the information flow in intermodal transport. The objective is to be able to increase the number of partners using Ediges, to simplify the business processes, increase the quality of the data, and also reduce the costs. +info |
