The Future Of The Scale Industry.
Technology is changing every aspect of our lives. Advances in what once seemed transformational are now fundamentally changing the way we collect and use data. We have already gone from analog to electronic load cells, scale calibration has become a lot simpler due to systems able to monitor any changes in load cells. We even have remote displays and scoreboards for added convenience. Scale manufacturers are working to adapt new technology to the already evolving industry. Long are the days of just wondering if you want a stainless steel setup, or a steel deck over a washdown one. The changes have already started. The benefits of having digital integration within your scale operations are having a huge impact on profitability because of the information available from data collection. Technology is now the catalyst and data is the output.
What is done with that data will help your business to truly evolve.
A view of the entire system
While most industries have evolved with technology, the truck scale industry has not evolved as rapidly. Troubleshooting a scale can be difficult because problems can occur in various places. It can take hours to find a problem the traditional way using a voltage meter to check many locations on a scale.
Fortunately, new technology empowers service companies to see what’s happening with the entire system. You can now predict issues in advance of failure and get notifications if a problem occurs.
These technological advances enable service companies to identify, diagnose and solve any problem found on the scale saving time and money.
Accuracy streamlines processes
Digital integration automates processes, captures available data, and provides a digital ecosystem for storage and troubleshooting. This technology sends notifications to the service company, informs them of the issue prior to arrival, and decreases downtime for the scale.
Understanding the problems and potential threats help you to strategically approach the situation. For example, if a scale is not weighing correctly, it could impact your invoices and inventory. The scales that are available today can measure up to 100,000 pounds in 10-pound increments versus 20-pound increments, thereby being twice as precise.
It’s also important to understand how to take care of a scale to proactively prevent problems from occurring. The technology that’s available includes precautionary measures, helping you to protect your scale from threats such as lightning. A quality scale will guarantee this type of protection.
The service provider partnership
While these technological advancements help scale owners narrow down the problem, it’s still recommended to utilize service providers. We will help you keep up with new developments and stay on top of regulatory standards. It’s easy to keep us in the loop, too, because diagnosing and notifications are automated.
Without real-time data and collaborative relationships, it can sometimes hinder successful management. Having a strong partnership will help you make sure you know about changes, especially because technology is always evolving. Therefore, it’s important that you see your service provider as a proactive problem solver, empowered by data and notifications to correct any issues before the scale goes down.
Profitability comes from the ability to adapt to data being provided from having up-to-date technology. Data analytics is a powerful tool that has the potential to enhance efficiency and improve your service. Good data helps you sift through all the noise and quickly understand the issues and opportunities. Leveraging data will be the future game-changer for the scale industry, and it will be expected by your customers. American Scale Company will help you stay ahead of the curve!
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