UIS.METRIX weighing system

Modern business strives to automate routine processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. This is especially true in the field of logistics and production. An active warehouse, regular picking of orders, measuring their dimensions, sorting and sending to the recipient – these tasks have to be dealt with daily. And it is logical that if you entrust them exclusively to employees, it will be difficult to achieve high efficiency. Numerous errors, delays in delivery and overpayment for delivery due to inaccurate measurement of cargo dimensions are all consequences of the usual human factor. To minimize its impact on work, it is necessary to introduce modern equipment into the enterprise, and one of such products is the Metrix complex. Let us tell you what this equipment can do and what advantages it has for business? In practice, Metrix can be effectively combined with advanced Delivery Software, ensuring that accurate cargo data is instantly synchronized with shipment planning and last-mile operations.

Metrix: concept and design features

Metrix is an automatic system for measuring the weight and dimensions of various cargoes. It is suitable for all companies, regardless of industry, who measure parcels and send them to customers every day. Very often, if the flow of such parcels is large, then employees are guided by rough estimates, that is, they indicate the weight and dimensions based on previous experience and average statistical data.

Otherwise, they simply will not have time to accurately measure the dimensions of each load. This has a negative impact on delivery costs, because companies often have to overpay for excess (fictitious) weight or volume.

The main task of the Metrix complex is to automate this process, make it as fast, simple and accurate as possible.

Here’s how it works:

1. The cargo falls onto a digital weighing module, which accurately measures its weight and provides 99.9% accurate data.
2. Further, additional laser scanners measure the dimensions of the cargo with no less high accuracy.
3. After measurements, all data about the cargo enters the WMS system (warehouse management system). These two products integrate perfectly, and Metrix also integrates with other “smart” warehouse equipment, if available.

In addition, at the customer’s request, it is possible to equip the product with additional options. For example, Metrix will read barcodes, making it possible to compare data on the weight and dimensions of cargo, which workers see and which are indicated in the product information.

Why is automatic weight measurement required?

Metrix will become an indispensable tool for companies with their own logistics or those who are actually involved in transportation, for example, logistics operators. When integrated with the HUB Transportation Management solution, Metrix not only optimizes warehouse processes but also connects seamlessly with long-haul transport planning and fleet coordination.

The implementation of this system allows:

• Optimize logistics costs: paying for actual dimensions rather than approximate ones leads to significant savings in the long term;
• weight control: this option allows you to eliminate any errors that could occur at the order picking stage. For example, if the weight does not match that indicated in the order information, then it is probably not packaged correctly;
• efficient use of transport: accurate measurements of cargo dimensions allow optimal distribution of parcels inside the vehicle, making proper use of every corner.

And, of course, this is the speed of work at this stage. Manual measurement, especially if it needs to be done well so that the data is accurate, takes a lot of time. This is unprofitable and greatly slows down the process of sending cargo.

What benefits does Metrix provide?

Already in the short term, companies can appreciate the following benefits from the implementation of this product:

1. Speed and accuracy: the system processes up to 30 parcels per minute without reporting any errors. Even a large team of specialists cannot boast of such results.
2. Full range of measurements: this includes the height, width and depth of the load. That is, in addition to the weight, the exact volume of the parcel is also known.
3. Ability to operate equipment around the clock and seven days a week. Metrix can work uninterruptedly and this will not in any way affect the results it produces.
4. High wear resistance: The equipment is made of strong and reliable materials. The complex can withstand high loads and is resistant to mechanical damage. The permissible maximum weight of cargo is 80 kg.
5. Intuitively simple and clear interface that allows employees to start working with the system without lengthy training, but only after a short briefing.</li >

Among other advantages of the Metrix complex from UIS is that weight and dimensions are measured simultaneously, and parcels can be placed on the module in any position. Also, thanks to sensor technologies, the product is as safe as possible for both workers and cargo.

The UIS.METRIX weighing system is designed for UK logistics and warehouse environments, providing precise automatic measurement of parcel weight and dimensions to enhance accuracy and efficiency in British distribution centers.

Metrix is a profitable investment in business that pays off within the first year. As of today, the following companies enjoy the benefits of this equipment from UIS: Ukrposhta, Nova Poshta, Kasta.