One of the most important parts of electronics is the semiconductor. So, making sure that both the source and downstream operations of semiconductors work well is very important.
Any problems with inventory, delays, product loss, or other problems in the supply chain will send shockwaves through the whole system. Think about how the lack of chips during the Covid era caused 7.7 million fewer cars to be made and $210 billion in lost sales.
Modern transportation solutions help businesses avoid and deal with problems like these in the future. How to do it.
Making sure supply
Logistics’ most important job in the electronics industry is to make sure that materials and goods are always coming in and going out. Tracking tools for the Internet of Things (IoT) help by giving
IoT trackers can tell you in real time where a package is, where it came from, and what its physical state is. When producers see this kind of data, they can make sure that supplies come on time and in good condition. It also lets them know right away if something goes wrong, so they can make changes before the problems get too bad, like not having enough materials or being late with delivery.
In 2022, companies that put this kind of info into digital screens were twice as likely as their rivals to avoid problems in the supply chain. To keep ripple effects to a minimum, the same tools can give later partners the same level of confidence and flexibility.
Getting the most done
In the same way, improved chip transportation makes operations run more smoothly. b is based on real-time monitoring. This lets producers boost safety stocks when they need to or change production to avoid delays when there are problems. Over time, this data can also show bigger changes that might lead to better things.
By creating a digital twin of the supply chain, businesses can see ways to improve things that they might miss otherwise. For instance, finding other ways to get around might make things run more smoothly. A heavy-haul trailer can hold up to 80,000 pounds of stuff, which is more than enough to make semiconductors. They might be available in places where there aren’t enough semi-trucks or drivers. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to look at a digital twin could help you figure out when this method would shorten delivery times in the last mile, making things run more smoothly.
Another important tech here is automation. Material handling that is automated can move goods through a building and load cars more quickly than methods that are done by hand. They also lower the chance of getting hurt and keep accidents from stopping work, which speeds up transportation processes and causes less trouble.
Cutting down on costs
These kinds of innovations cost more at first, but they usually save money in the long run. Savings like these over the long run are very important for the electronics industry, since the prices of semiconductors have been going up since late 2021 after going down steadily for ten years.
A lot of the money that improved transportation saves comes from being efficient. The cost of making each semiconductor goes down when more are made in the same amount of time. Similarly, automation cuts down on mistakes made when moving materials and keeping records, which saves money by avoiding needless costs like redo, downtime, and misunderstandings with 3PLs.
When it comes to this goal, the IoT is very helpful. Through predictive maintenance, IoT equipment monitors can lower repair costs by letting workers know about new problems before they happen, which keeps vehicles from breaking down. Smart monitors can also gather enough information to show the least effective routes or methods, which can help with making more cost-effective plans for the future.
Keeping goods and parts safe during transport
When making semiconductors, optimized operations also keep materials and products from going to waste. When things are sent along long and complicated supply lines, they are more than likely to get damaged. AI tools for planning routes and IoT tracking give us the flexibility and information we need to lower this risk.
Advanced operations in the production of semiconductors also keep materials and products from going missing.
Machine learning can find risks that may threaten arriving goods, such as long shipping times or extreme weather. Semiconductor makers can then change the routes of supplies to avoid these kinds of dangers and make sure their raw materials get to them in good shape. So, they don’t lose money and can keep up production levels.
IoT devices can keep an eye on the temperatures, humidity, and physical shocks inside chip packages after they have been shipped. By letting people know when certain conditions aren’t met, you can quickly change the route or make other changes to keep the chips in good shape. That guarantee means a lot when you think about how sensitive these parts are.
Getting rid of carbon fingerprints
The chip industry can also stay in business thanks to advanced transportation. About 15% of the pollution that comes from semiconductors over their lives come from the supply chain. Companies can lower these numbers by using AI, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) in all of their processes.
AI study of digital twins can model changes to find the best ways to cut down on carbon emissions. That could mean getting supplies from local sources, using a 3PL that is better for the environment, making trucks run on electricity, or a mix of these and other ideas. No matter what the problem is, it can be hard to find or measure real changes. Using AI and digital twins can help groups find fixes they might have missed.
IoT data in real time gives these kinds of systems the information they need to make good guesses. Smart monitors can also cut down on pollution by keeping cars in great shape through predicted repair or by managing operations in buildings that use less energy.
When the supply chain is optimized, it has an impact on the whole electronics business. Manufacturers and the companies that count on them should pay attention to this chance.
A lot of the time, semiconductor transportation methods could be much better. Companies can use new technologies to make good changes all along their value chain once they understand this possibility.
