Solutions by industry
Every operation has the same core problem: you don't know where your stuff is. Here's how Ping the Floor solves it in your world.
Warehousing & Logistics
The problem
Pallets get staged in the wrong bay. Inbound shipments sit unprocessed because nobody knows they arrived. Cycle counts shut down operations for hours.
The fix
Mount readers at dock doors, staging lanes, and storage zones. Every pallet is tracked from the moment it rolls in to the moment it ships out. Cycle counts happen automatically — no shutdown required.
What you get
- Automated receiving — tags are read as pallets pass through dock doors
- Real-time staging visibility eliminates misplaced shipments
- Continuous cycle counting replaces periodic shutdowns
- Zone-based alerts when items sit too long or land in the wrong area
Manufacturing
The problem
WIP inventory between stations is a black hole. Tools go missing on the shop floor. Fixtures and jigs aren't where they should be when a changeover starts.
The fix
Tag work-in-progress containers, tools, and fixtures. Place readers at each station and staging area. See exactly where every item is in your production flow.
What you get
- Track WIP through every production stage automatically
- Tool tracking eliminates the daily hunt for missing equipment
- Fixture and jig visibility speeds changeovers
- Movement history shows bottleneck patterns in your flow
Healthcare
The problem
Nurses spend 30+ minutes per shift looking for equipment. Wheelchairs, pumps, and monitors migrate between floors. Nobody knows what's actually available.
The fix
Tag mobile equipment and place readers in hallways, supply rooms, and unit entrances. Staff can check the dashboard to find what they need instantly.
What you get
- Locate wheelchairs, IV pumps, and monitors in seconds
- Track equipment utilization across units and floors
- Reduce hoarding — see where surplus equipment is sitting idle
- Automated PAR level alerts when a unit runs low on critical items
Retail & Distribution
The problem
Backroom inventory accuracy is unreliable. Associates can't tell customers if an item is really in stock. Shrinkage goes undetected until a full count.
The fix
Tag high-value merchandise and place readers at backroom doorways, fitting rooms, and exits. Get real-time stock visibility from the backroom to the sales floor.
What you get
- Real-time backroom inventory replaces manual counts
- Associates can confirm stock availability instantly
- Fitting room tracking reduces shrinkage
- Automated alerts when inventory leaves through the wrong exit
Construction & Field Ops
The problem
Tools and equipment walk off job sites. Generators, compressors, and scaffolding components are borrowed across sites with no tracking. Losses add up fast.
The fix
Tag tools and equipment with rugged UHF tags. Deploy readers at site gates and storage containers. Know exactly what's on each site and when things leave.
What you get
- Gate readers track every tagged item entering or leaving a site
- Container readers show what's stored where
- Cross-site transfers are logged automatically
- Theft and loss reports generated from movement history
Education & Libraries
The problem
Laptops, lab equipment, and AV gear circulate across buildings with no visibility. Items go missing for weeks before anyone notices. Manual check-out logs are unreliable.
The fix
Tag assets and install readers at building entrances, lab doors, and equipment carts. See where everything is across campus without manual check-in/check-out.
What you get
- Track laptops and tablets across classrooms and buildings
- Lab equipment visibility eliminates duplicate purchases
- Library inventory counted in minutes instead of days
- Automated alerts when assets leave campus or aren't returned
Don't see your industry?
If you have assets on a floor and need to know where they are, we can help. Tell us about your operation.
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