Honeywell created what it called the “intelligent system” for the National Stadium in Beijing, China, turning the venue for the opening and closing events at the 2008 Summer Olympics into a “smart building.” Designed by highly controversial artist Ai Weiwei, the “Bird’s Nest” remains one of the most impressive feats of stadium architecture in the world. The 250,000 square meter structure housed more than 100,000 athletes and spectators at a time. To accommodate such capacity, China turned to Honeywell’s EBI Integrated Building Management System to create an integrated “intelligent system” for improved building security, safety and energy efficiency.

Tata was facing data accessibility challenges in the cement plant control room tapping signals from remote process control areas and other distant locations, including the gas scrubber. Tata needed a wireless solution to extend its control network securely to remote locations that would also provide seamless communication with existing control applications.

Tata Power's power generation equipment OEMs (M/s BHEL) is required to provide all of the instrumentation and measurement devices for conducting performance guarantee and performance evaluation tests. M/s BHEL faced a number of specific challenges in conducting PG tests: employing high-accuracy digital communications for instrumentation, shortening setup and dismantling time, reducing hardware required, making portable instrument setup, avoiding temporary cabling work and the material waste costs

A U.S. power company employed regularly-recurring audits of various controls, systems and programs. However, when it came to a SCADA-based cyber security vulnerability assessment, the in-house audit team did not possess the specific combination of process control experience and cyber security risks. They realized they required a third-party expert with a unique combination of knowledge of the two worlds.

Carvajal Pulp and Paper was challenged to lower its Manufacturing Costs to become more competitive. This reflected in the needs to gain more control over energy costs, chemical costs, and production losses.

Honeywell Analytics established a customer service call centre which has ten call centre agents handling 1,500 calls per week.The agents were using a customer management software which was effective for capturing basic customer details, but inadequate for collating a service record for the customer's individual unit or linking to other company IT systems. An integrated system was needed to manage the process from initial customer call through to successful resolution such as the dispatch of a replacement or repaired product.

Doug Gilroy and Mark Bayrock of Advanced Audio Concepts, a Vancouver-based systems integrator, were given free reign to design, install and operate River Rock's complex surveillance system. Gilroy had freedom to design the system with several unique aspects, such as the use of video balun technology to integrate quickly, and an innovative design in the tech room that makes it easier for the operator to spot problems. The integrators also had a long-standing relationship with Honeywell and chose to use Honeywell products almost exclusively throughout the installation.

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AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical business, was faced with the challenge of complying with an increasing number of country-specific regulations that required products to be traceable throughout the supply chain. This necessitated changes in existing warehouse processes and the provision of equipment to warehouse and production staff to efficiently record product movement down to the sales pack. AstraZeneca also aimed to provide inspectors and sales representatives with the means to verify product status directly in the field. A significant concern was the potential impact of a single centralized database on the performance of scanning devices used in the warehouse, with an instantaneous response being a key requirement. Accuracy and the ability to verify material batch quantities against outbound SAP deliveries were also crucial.

Bluewater Health, a Canadian healthcare facility with hospitals in Petrolia and Sarnia, Ontario, faced several challenges related to facility management and maintenance. The organization, which includes a 10-year-old redevelopment and addition to a 60-year-old building and a 110-year-old building in the midst of redevelopment, had to ensure the optimal performance of its operating rooms’ heating and cooling systems, mechanical equipment, and utilities. The facility also had to be prepared for power outages and ensure the readiness of emergency generators. Furthermore, the hospital had to manage its limited resources effectively to prioritize patient care. The challenge was compounded by the fact that Bluewater Health spanned two locations with varying infrastructure, making data consolidation a significant issue. The hospital also aimed to be more proactive in repairs and efficiencies, moving from preventative maintenance to predictive maintenance.

Suncor, one of Canada’s largest integrated energy companies, faced a significant challenge at their Fort Hills mine. Upon completion of commissioning in 2018, the control room operators were dealing with alarm loads 30 times higher than those recommended by alarm management standards and best practices. These alarm loads, combined with frequent alarm floods caused by plant upsets, resulted in significant operator overload. This increased the risk of safety, environmental, and production-related incidents at the site. The alarm system was overactive, causing a high level of stress and potential for error among the operators. The challenge was to reduce the alarm load to manageable levels and ensure the safety and efficiency of the operations.

Grupo Avemex, a Mexico-based company offering a full range of business aviation services, faced a significant challenge. As a Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) repair station and Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) maintenance workshop, Avemex provides aircraft on ground (AOG) technical support, major structural repairs, retrofits, modifications, and upgrades (RMUs). Being a Honeywell partner for over 30 years, Avemex is a premium dealer and supports all of Honeywell’s avionics solutions. However, with the upcoming mandate for ADS-B Out, which requires aircraft to use precise GPS data to accurately pinpoint its position in real-time and broadcast this data to surrounding aircraft and air traffic control (ATC), Avemex anticipated that aircraft operators would encounter issues when looking for upgrades.

Marty Rollinger, the Director of Flight Operations at a small, privately held company based in the United States, was faced with the challenge of ensuring the company's Dassault Falcon continued to have access to US airspace in 2020 amidst looming mandates. His role involved overseeing all flight department activities, including scheduling, maintenance, training, security, and customer satisfaction. The challenge was to find a comprehensive solution that would not only meet the mandates but also provide additional safety features for the aircraft.

Bluewater Health, a Canadian healthcare facility with hospitals in Petrolia and Sarnia, Ontario, faced several challenges. The organization, which includes a 10-year-old redevelopment and addition to a 60-year-old building and a 110-year-old building in the midst of redevelopment, had to deal with the complexities of managing multiple locations with varying infrastructure. The new construction incorporated many innovative and sustainable design features, but these also brought the challenge of consolidating many inputs of information and technology into one stream of collection and output. Budget constraints and the need to spread finances across every need were also a concern. The Bluewater Health team wanted to perform predictive maintenance, learning from operating data to see issues before they became problems. They sought an intelligent platform that could work with, learn from and grow with their current systems.

The company’s key strategic business challenge is dealing with extreme peak volumes the first week of every month and during summer holidays. In the distribution side of the business, dealing with these peak times – particularly a fluctuating order velocity and the need for correct orders – is pivotal. But this is compounded by other needs. Typically, hotels have virtually no floor space to accommodate storing amenities; they rely on Sysco Guest Supply to manage their inventory in a just-in-time fashion and send them what they need, when they need it. And, like so many other companies, there is an ever-present need to do more with less. All of this has made Vocollect voice a natural fit.

In the past, Parmalat’s Lidcombe distribution centre (DC) relied on manual, paper-based processes to direct their pickers. The disadvantage of Parmalat’s old system was a lack of visibility of the warehouse operations. Parmalat was seeking improvement in the utilisation of labour and in order to achieve that, it needed greater operational visibility and control. Increased visibility and control would offer Parmalat the ability manage which tasks were completed by which worker and in what order. Seth van Dijk, Sales Manager, Real-time Logistics at Dematic, said Parmalat initially enlisted them to investigate how technology could help them optimise their current processes. “The basis of Dematic’s initial investigation on the DC floor was for us to look at what was traditionally a paper-based process, and to determine how we could implement technology to help speed that up,” Seth said. “Following the consideration of a number of different technologies, it was determined that voice picking was the optimal solution.”

When ClarkWestern and Dietrich merged, the facilities had several platforms of data collection equipment to support. The custom-developed data collection application ran on a Windows Mobile platform and connected to a central server. ClarkDietrich’s goal was to improve the wireless connection speeds for their devices, as well as standardize on one unit used across all facilities with an integrated Extended Range Scanner.

Americold’s Arndell Park cold and frozen storage Distribution Centre (DC) faced challenges with their traditional paper-based picking systems. While effective, these systems were not the most efficient or accurate. The need for a more advanced solution became apparent as the demand for cold storage and transportation services increased. The management recognized the necessity to improve standards, practices, and technology to meet these demands. The cold storage environment posed additional challenges, such as the need for equipment and processes that could function in colder temperatures and accommodate the needs of pickers who frequently move in and out of cold storage areas.

LoBue Citrus, a significant player in the California citrus industry, faced challenges with their manual produce traceability program. The manual process was resource-intensive and prone to errors, which could impact their ability to meet the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) requirements. The need for a more efficient and accurate system became evident, especially given the scale of their operations, which involved exporting a significant portion of their produce to Asia. The company sought a solution that would automate their traceability process, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce the time required for trace-back operations.

As customers have turned to online shopping, Jersey Post has experienced a 196% increase in parcels handled since 2007. Customers expect Jersey Post’s parcel delivery service to be robust and reliable. They also want a real-time view of where their deliveries are and when they will arrive. To meet these challenges and create new revenue streams, Jersey Post needed to extend track-and-trace capabilities across its entire network. However, this was hindered by outdated, bulky handheld devices that could not be upgraded to the Android operating system and the newest technologies.

Since wood begins to deteriorate as soon as it is felled, C3 wanted a solution that could track the status of each log along the journey to ensure efficient transportation as well as providing its customers visibility into the journey of the materials. Given how valuable wharf side storage is, they required a solution that could provide better accuracy and clarity of shipments.

Jordano’s, Inc. faced the challenge of maintaining high order accuracy and customer satisfaction while complying with growing governmental regulations for food safety and traceability. The company’s existing double paper label processes were outdated and needed modernization to handle the increasing complexity of order fulfillment. Director of Operations Dennis Merchant recognized the need to improve accuracy levels in their 100,000-square-foot distribution center in Santa Barbara, California. The company sought a solution that could enhance operational performance and ensure perfect orders to maintain a competitive edge.

The Ports of Auckland, a critical infrastructure for New Zealand's economy, needed to improve its operational standards and practices to handle projected growth. The port's management recognized the necessity of adopting new technologies to enhance the efficiency and safety of their operations. A key challenge was ensuring the reliability and performance of straddle carriers, which are essential for loading and unloading containers. Any downtime or communication failure in these vehicles could lead to increased risks of collisions and operational inefficiencies.

Santa Cruz Pasta Factory faced significant challenges with its manual invoicing processes, which led to frequent errors and inefficiencies. The drivers spent a considerable amount of time at each store location, manually taking inventory and creating invoices. This process was not only time-consuming but also prone to errors, resulting in financial losses. The company needed a solution that would streamline its operations, reduce errors, and improve overall efficiency without causing a major disruption to daily activities.

Beatdisc Records, the only independent record store in Western Sydney for the past 20 years, needed to innovate to cater to their customers better. Over the weekends, the store transforms into a live music venue, requiring a versatile scanning technology for retail stock and QR code ticketing. The store needed a smart, robust, and scalable scanning solution to streamline everyday work, save time, and create an ultimate in-store experience.

The cosmetics company needed to upgrade 3,000 BlackBerry devices across 27 countries to other platforms such as Apple iOS and Windows Phone 8.1. Additionally, they required a migration from their existing mobile service management (MDM) solution to a more robust platform. The company also aimed to outsource all mobility services in many locations to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

The elevator manufacturer needed to upgrade the mobile devices of its 2,000 mechanics to models that are easier to use but still practical for field workers with complex jobs. The devices needed to help mechanics manage appointments, submit their time, capture customer signatures, and more. Additionally, the company sought guidance on developing a broad mobile strategy to maximize the value of mobility in its business.

The global healthcare device manufacturer faced the challenge of quickly filling thousands of pre-release orders for a newly approved glucose monitoring device. Additionally, they needed to prepare for the successful deployment of future healthcare devices by establishing a partnership with an experienced managed mobility services provider. The company was experiencing overwhelming success and needed to ensure that they could meet the high customer demand for their new diabetes monitoring device.

Although Intimo as a business has rapidly grown its operations over recent years, the actual product picking processes within its distribution centre still relied on inefficient paper-based systems that were open to errors and were labor-intensive and time-consuming. Recognising the need to operate an efficient supply chain and the importance of accuracy in its direct to home product delivery processes, Intimo recently turned to VoiceID to discuss the use of Honeywell solutions for their picking process.\n\nThe Needs\n• Technology that enhances stock management process and increases warehouse efficiency.\n• Upgrade the current manual system of warehouse management to a more powerful automated solution that delivers more accuracy and reliability.\n• A fast, easy-to-use, and scalable solution that grows with the changing needs of the facility.

In National Football League (NFL) pro shops, every home game is like Black Friday with a limited amount of time to sell as much merchandise as possible. To meet this challenge, this season, the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and their sister team, the Seattle Sounders Football Club of Major League Soccer (MLS), are deploying Honeywell technology to help their fans can get the team gear and souvenirs they want. The technology upgrade was part of a complete pro shop remodel, which reported record sales with virtually no lines during the season’s grand opening event.