FAQs

Load carrier management comprises all processes for planning, managing and monitoring load carriers within the supply chain. This includes the procurement, distribution, tracking and return of load carriers as well as inventory management. Effective load carrier management minimizes losses, optimizes turnaround times and reduces costs through transparent processes. We understand load carriers as synonymous with the terms packaging, loading or transport aids and many other terms.

Our SaaS platform records, manages and analyses all movements of pallets, containers, racks, etc. in real time — automatically, transparently and across locations. Manual paperwork or Excel lists are completely omitted.

Less shrinkage, fewer discussions with exchange partners, lower repurchase costs — but more transparency, control and time savings for your team. Particularly helpful: the auto reconciliation, the web link function, the digital exchange logic and the real-time overview of flows and inventories.

In our software, load carriers can be managed using the following methods:

• serialization (bar codes, QR codes, serial numbers)
• RFID (passive and active tags)
• Digital link (smartphone-readable QR codes with web connection)
• IoT (GPS trackers, sensors)
• blockchain (for secure, decentralized transactions)
• Artificial intelligence (image processing, forecasting)

Our solution is open to technology. You decide what fits your setup. Subsequent integration of additional technologies is possible at any time.

‍Here you can find out more about specific technologies for tracking load carriers.

Thanks to cloud technology and SaaS pricing model, the solution is immediately ready for use. The modern cloud architecture makes the system correspondingly scalable even for large quantities of load carriers. Implementation usually takes just a few weeks — including interface connection, training and data migration. Our team will guide you closely through the entire process.

We offer standardized interfaces (e.g. REST API) and integrate seamlessly with existing systems such as ERP, TMS or warehouse management systems. In addition, data from partner hardware (IoT, BLE, RFID & Co.) such as solutions from Deutsche Telekom or Bosch can be integrated. We also implement customer-specific connections quickly and flexibly.

For everyone who has reusables in circulation — whether manufacturer, freight forwarder, logistics service provider or trading company. Particularly useful when locations are spread out, tracking is difficult, or discussions with exchange partners are the order of the day.

The Logistikbude's solution is based on Fraunhofer technology and uses cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, big data algorithms, artificial intelligence and IoT sensors. These are combined in such a way that old processes are not digitally mapped, but are completely automated. For the first time, the biggest challenges in load carrier management, tracking and administration are addressed together in one solution.

Logistikbude uses AI-supported technologies, including:

• Automatic processing of PDF documents for data collection
• A chatbot to answer questions about load carriers, such as inventory overview and pallet liabilities
• AI-supported matching to optimize pallet exchange processes and avoid empty runs

Our platform runs GDPR-compliant on servers in Western Europe. Data security and system stability are our top priorities — including regular backups, rights and role concepts, and encrypted data transfer.

This depends heavily on the load carriers used, their quantity and the desired level of automation. However, using the example of a euro pallet, it can be seen that the process costs exceed the new price after just two cycles. In the case of more complex transport racks, loss and repair of just a few objects has a significant impact on the balance sheet due to high costs. In most cases, return-on investments can be expected in less than 6 months.

There are two ways you can play our quartet. Here's how it works:

‍Option 1: Trump game

Preparation: Mix the 32 cards and distribute them evenly to all players. Each player holds her deck of cards in her hand, with only the top card being visible at a time.

Expiration:
Select value: The starting player selects a value from their top card (e.g. “lowest dead weight” or “highest purchase price”).
‍comparison: The other players state their value in the same category of their top card.
‍Round winner: The player with the best score wins the round and receives the cards from the other players. These cards are placed at the bottom of your own deck.
‍Trick in case of tie: If two or more players have the same best score, a trick will occur. The same starting player (who chose the value on the original turn) picks a value from his new card again and names it. The stitch cards are placed in the middle.
‍comparison: The players in the back compare the values of their new top cards again. The winner of the trick is the one with the best score in this round. She wins the trick and takes all cards lying face up (i.e. both the cards from the first round and the cards from the trick). The player places the winning cards at the bottom of his deck.
‍New round: The winner of the round starts the next round by choosing a new value from her top card.
‍Objective: The game ends when a player has all the cards and is the last player left.

‍Option 2: Classic Quartet

Number of players and card distribution:

• ‍With 4 players, everyone receives 4 cards.
• With 3 players, each player receives 5 cards.
• With 2 players, everyone receives 6 cards.

The remaining cards are placed face down as a draw pile in the middle of the table. In this variant, all hand cards can be viewed!

‍Objective of the game: Be the first to collect four cards with the same symbol (a “quartet”).

‍gameplay:
‍Starting players determine: The player who has worked the longest in the logistics industry starts. If none of you work in logistics, the youngest player starts.
‍Select value: The starting player selects a category of one of his hand cards, such as “highest purchase price” or “lowest dead weight,” and states the value aloud for the other players. The selected card is then laid face up in front of the player.
‍Lay out cards: All other players must now also select a card from their hand and place it face up in front of them. The same category as mentioned by the starting player must be compared (e.g. if “highest purchase price” was selected, everyone must compare the purchase price of their card).
‍Comparing the values: All cards in the open are compared and the player with the best score (either the highest or lowest, depending on the selection) wins the round.
‍Card distribution: Players take the cards laid out in their hand in the following order:

• First place (best score): This player can be the first two Select cards from the open cards and put them in their hand.
• Second place: The player with the second highest score may eine Select a card.
• Third place: Even the player with the third highest score can eine Take a card.
• Last place: The player with the worst score in this round receives none maps. With three players, this would be third place or second place if only two players were played.

‍Drawing cards: Regardless of their placement, all players can now draw a new card from the drawing pile. This phase ends as soon as the drawing pile is completely used up.
‍New round: After all players have drawn their cards, the player who won the round selects the value in the next round and the game is replayed.
‍Players and winners: The game ends as soon as a player manages to collect four cards with the same symbol (a quartet). That player is the winner of the game.