IoT-Based Yard Management Solution for a Bike Manufacturer

Led the development and deployment of an IoT-based Yard Management Solution for a leading bike manufacturer, solving inefficiencies in tracking and dispatching bikes. The system leveraged Ultra-Wideband (UWB) tracking and an Android tablet-based mobile application to ensure real-time bike visibility and enforce the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) rule for dispatching.

Role & Responsibilities:
Defined the product vision & roadmap for an IoT-driven Yard Management System.
Collaborated with IoT engineers to implement UWB-based real-time tracking for bike movements.
Worked closely with factory teams to understand operational inefficiencies and define user requirements.
Led the mobile application development strategy, ensuring seamless tracking and monitoring via Android tablets.
Conducted on-ground beta testing, verifying 98% tracking accuracy across thousands of parking locations.
Drove ERP integration, ensuring real-time synchronization of bike tracking data with dispatch workflows.
Challenges & Solutions:
Lack of visibility on bike placements in the yard

Implemented an IoT-powered UWB tracking system, allowing real-time bike location monitoring from Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) to Yard zones.
Bikes being dispatched based on convenience rather than FIFO

Integrated tracking data with ERP, ensuring dispatching was based on parking time and FIFO rules.
Manual tracking was inefficient and error-prone

Led the deployment of an Android tablet-based mobile application, enabling digital yard tracking and efficient bike placement.
Infrastructure constraints and precision limitations for scaling

Despite achieving 98% accuracy in bike positioning, scaling to multiple factories was not feasible due to infrastructure challenges and precise UWB placement requirements.
Results & Impact:
Achieved 98% accuracy in real-time bike positioning during beta testing.
Ensured full FIFO compliance, streamlining the dispatch process.
Reduced manual tracking efforts by 80%, minimizing placement errors.
Enabled seamless ERP integration, automating yard operations and inventory updates.
Technology & Tools Used:
Tracking System: IoT-powered Ultra-Wideband (UWB) positioning
Mobile Application: Android tablet-based app (developed by engineering team)
Backend: Node.js with Express.js
Database: SQL-based (Microsoft SQL Server)
ERP Integration: REST APIs for real-time data sync
Hosting: Microsoft Azure