Logistics Webinar on Road Transportation

SAKSHAM: IL6 Webinar for Logistics - Road Transportation

• Tata Steel hosted a webinar on logistics, focusing on road transportation.
• The webinar covered supply chain basics, outlining inbound and outbound routes for raw materials (iron ore, fines, lumps, pellets, coal, fluxes) and finished goods (steel).
• Road transport accounts for 35-40% of raw material movement for TATA STEEL.
• 7 coal mines are used for raw material intake.
• Four major mines utilize and process pellets.
• A digitalized Geographic Information System (GIS) app (Fre8wise) tracks movement from various sources.
• A 24/7 surveillance system utilizing cameras and GPS is in place for mining and logistics operations.
• This system is integrated through i3MS (Integrated Mines and Minerals Management System) by respective state governments.

Raw Material Vehicle Flow

• A specific flow chart outlines the process of raw material vehicle movement.
• This includes vehicle entry, checking, assignment, workshop transfer, weighing, and unloading.
• The key procedures highlighted include driver safety and security measures, and order/sub-order processes.
• Safety training and PPE checks are crucial steps

Vehicle Check List

• A comprehensive vehicle checklist verifies critical aspects of trucks (mirrors, seat belts, indicators, horns, blocks/components, tires, doors, brakes, wipers, lights, safety equipment, and cut-off switches).
• The checklist details physical conditions, functionality, and lighting for safe operation.

Inspection/Check List System across Logistics

• A detailed checklist system for safety checks to be performed across logistics.
• This includes a checklist for all personnel involved.
• Issues with noncompliance are noted and addressed before operations continue.

Third-Party Checklist for Inbound Logistics

• Detailed checklist for third-party vendors handling inbound logistics.
• Extensive aspects related to transport operations and safety are covered in detail e.g. physical checking of vehicle conditions including the working conditions of relevant components. 

Digitalized Platform - ILOG (Fre8wise)

• Fre8wise is a digital platform used for tracking and managing trips.
• It tracks truck information to provide a consolidated view of vehicle movement.
• Includes details such as trip sheets, load summary, total loaded and unloaded quantities, load summary and consolidated vehicle dashboard.

Trip Sheet

• Trip sheets detail details about trucks, including number of trucks/trips, location of trucks, and their status.

Transporter Scope

• The transporter's role in the logistics systems is described, including obligations for trip creation, driver details, permit details, and required documents. This may include driver's licensing, details of trucks, passing weights and fitness, type of truck, the PO details, LR number, and necessary transportation documents.

Process Flow - Coal Sourcing & Transportation

• Detailed steps are detailed regarding the procurement, payment, and transportation of coal through the process of auction
• Includes milestones like payment of EMD, reverse auction, quantity allocation, and dispatch.

OMQ (Tata Steel Ltd) Mines & Lifting

• Details about locations for ore mining and lifting, such as TSL-Khandabo NDH, TSL-Joda, TSL-Noamundi, and TSL-Katamati. These sites have individual lifting procedures (through rail or road) and permissions.

Details of OMC Mines

• Details about locations of mines like OMC-Daitari, OMC-Gandhama RDan, OMC-Koira, and OMC-Barbil, their lifting methods, and any necessary permissions..

GE Process Flow Chart

• Describes the process for updating movement information using GE software.
• This chart covers activities like document upload, copying trip details, and updating status.

Challenges in Road Transportation

• Safety standards for vehicles are crucial.
• The monopoly of truck associations, backed by political parties and supported by MCL officers, also affects transport dealings.
• Quality of the trucks/drivers and aspects related to safety are also a crucial concern for the operation.

Truck Unloading and Wheel Washing

• Procedures for unloading and washing trucks are in place to ensure smooth logistics, reduce dust emissions, and meet safety standards.

In-House Safety Features

• Features like Dumper Fatigue Management System (DFMS), Dala Raise Control System, Anti-Tilt system, Reverse Parking Assistant, and Dala Covering System are implemented to enhance safety procedures.

AI-Driven Connected Vehicle Platform

• This platform enhances safety and logistical operations.
• It incorporates AI for driver identification, real-time tracking, and predictive analytics.