OUR WORK
Vertical Systems Project Portfolio
Highlights of Our Work
Having been in the software development industry for decades, we have adapted to the needs of our customers and the particularities of their operations. Our RFID Products and Web/Mobile Frameworks allow us to deliver a variety of software solutions. The following is just a small sampling of recent implementations.
Sadler's Smokehouse
Sadler’s Smokehouse was looking to improve automation, throughput, and reliability with their product labeling. Additionally, there was a need for automation to reduce personnel required to run lines as well as the overall labeling costs. The delivered software solution was built upon Vertical Systems’ Conveyor Automation Framework that would allow for metal detection, weighing, and labeling to be completed and logged onto a centralized database.
MN Fire Marshal
The MN Fire Marshal has a fleet of vehicles that transport special equipment necessary for fire, rescue, and hazardous material response. By implementing our RAPID RFID In-Vehicle Inventory product, they have been able to greatly reduce the amount of time monitoring inventory so they can ensure each truck always has the necessary equipment available and ready.
Steel Manufacturing
Steel Manufacturing was in need of a new inventory management system as the company developed a new business through General Motors. For this new business venture, Steel Manufacturing would house products from different vendors and deliver them to GM upon request. VSI delivered a system that eliminated a great deal of paperwork and allowed for better management of customer inventory with the added ability to process EDI transactions.
Lutron Lighting
Lutron Electronics, a manufacturer of lighting controls and lighting control systems, had a limited labeling system in need of a total system overhaul. Product labeling was done through an in-house web app interfacing with TEKLYNX CodeSoft labeling software. A powerful system for Label Approval, Label Control, Label Printing, and Label Auditing was developed by integrating TEKLYNX products with the VSI framework.
USAF Drink Tracking
A USAF Air Base in the middle east needed a system to better track and limit alcoholic drink consumption by military personnel in base-operated bars. Bases have strict rules about the number of alcoholic drinks patrons are allowed to consume. By assigning barcoded cards to each individual, software is now used to track and limit drinks. The software solution runs on tablet devices allowing monitoring even if the internet connection goes down. This system was developed using VSI’s Web Framework, providing functionality for managing patrons, locations, rules and it provides reporting of historical drink transactions.
Ford Yard Management
Ford Motor Company required a system to better track trailers into and out of an overflow lot that was used to temporarily store a variety of trailers. Because there was no tracking system, it was incredibly time-consuming to determine a trailer’s location or whether it was still on the lot. The software system had to be a standalone lot management solution that would utilize cellular-enabled Zebra mobile devices for simplified processing – all this was to be accessible through a hosted web application.
SCF Terminal Services
SCF Terminal Services manages multiple distribution centers for bulk and general cargo. Located in St. Louis on the Mississippi, they handle and store an enormous amount of product as they transfer between barges, railcars, and trucks. Vertical Systems developed a full management system to inspect, track, and generate invoices for customer-owned materials.
Mortenson
Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-20 builder, developer and provider of energy and engineering services committed to helping organizations move their strategies forward. Vertical Systems has teamed with Mortenson to deliver mobile-friendly web applications for Vehicle Tracking, Tool Tracking, and Employee Check-ins.
Eclectic Products
Eclectic Products specializes in adhesive patch/coating and repair products. Some of those products are sold through Walmart and required GS1 RFID Tags. Vertical Systems implemented an automated RAPID RFID implementation that validated each RFID Tag and saved all tag data to a centralized database for historical tracking purposes.
CodePack LLC
CodePack, one of our strategic conveying partners, wanted to bring a new product to the market for Weigh Price Labeling. Vertical Systems built them a powerful software called “My Weigh” that captures weights from a scale, triggers a label print through Bartender Labeling Software, and captures historical labeling information for lookup and reporting.
Eclectic Products
Eclectic Products specializes in adhesive patch/coating and repair products. Some of those products are sold through Walmart and required GS1 RFID Tags. Vertical Systems implemented an automated RAPID RFID implementation that validated each RFID Tag and saved all tag data to a centralized database for historical tracking purposes.
Medela
Medela, the #1 recommended breast pump brand, leverages RAPID RFID to track pumps from manufacturing tests through final shipment. RFID has produced many benefits for Medela, including assurance that each pump has passed manufacturing tests. Additionally, Serial Number Information encoded onto RFID Tags allows for easy labeling, shipping, and tracking of Grey Market offenders selling Medela products without permission.
Vertical Systems: Our Process
Over the years, we have developed and refined a process designed to deliver a faster return on your technology investment. From start to finish, we’re your full-service partner. See how we provide a targeted approach to strategic technology solutions.
Discovery
We will meet with your Subject Matter Experts to clearly document objectives, requirements, and outline the design to meet your unique business needs.
Assessment
We walk through your current processes to make sure the RFID system will work in your unique operational environment.
Definition
Our trained RFID engineers will map out a plan for implementation that includes both hardware and software.
Configuration
The software will be configured or built to specifications. Focus will be on full transparency through this process as we develop, configure, or customize a solution specifically for you.
Deployment
We work to bring the proposed RFID solution to fruition and be an extension of your team. You need a true partner, not a vendor.