Mitigating Fire Risk from Lithium-Ion Batteries in Reverse Logistics
The Customer Problem
A major challenge for reversing logistics operations handling consumer returned merchandise is the
constant inflow of potentially combustible materials
, particularly devices containing
lithium-ion batteries
.
The risk is significant, as evidenced by a
major fire incident
that prompted the client's search for a robust solution.
They need a solution to
enhance safety and reduce risk
associated with thermal events and fires caused by these batteries.
The e2eThermal Solution (OptiTherm)
Dual-mode verification
via thermal andoptical AI analytics is deployed in defined high-risk areas.
The system achieves
precise, real-time incident identification and response
.
It is designed to
differentiate genuine threats from false alarms
.
The Results (Value Delivered)
Early Detection:
Minimized responsetimes to potential fire events, significantly improving overall safety.
Enhanced Operational Safety:
High-accuracy detection reduced false alarms and downtime, thereby optimizing resources.
Achieving Regulatory Compliance and Insurance Cost Reduction
The Customer Problem
The high-stakes nature of the operations and past incidents resulted in a high-risk profile for the client (TIC Group).
They required a reliable system that could provide
24/7 monitoring
services for immediate
fire brigade dispatch
in the event of an incident.
The e2eThermal Solution (OptiTherm)
Provides a
cloud-based video fire detection system
with
24/7 surveillance
.
Generates
rapid early detection of alerts
of fire or smoke events, ensuring the required speed of response.
It becomes a
critical component in the client's safety protocol
.
The Results (Value Delivered)
Reduction in Insurance Costs:
By successfully reducing the risk profile, the client achieved
significant premium reductions
.
Scalable Solution:
The system is designed for
high-volume operations
, ensuring it meets the demands of Australia's largest reverse logistics operation.
Seamless Integration for Non-Disruptive Security Upgrades
The Customer Problem
The client's large-scale operation could not tolerate major disruption during the implementation of the new system.
They specifically mandated a solution that could
integrate into existing infrastructure without operational disruptions
.
The e2eThermal Solution (OptiTherm)
The system was deployed to provide the required functionality while integrating into the existing environment.
The Results (Value Delivered)
The customer achieved
precise, real-time incident identification and response
without pausing or compromising their constant inbound workflow
The installation demonstrated that a comprehensive, cutting-edge fire detection system can be introduced with
minimal interference
to ongoing, high-volume logistics processes.
