Fast, accurate scanning with Visidot

Image-based solution helps Seachill meet demanding lead times with 100% accuracy

Part of the Icelandic Group, Seachill is one of the UK’s leading processors and suppliers of fresh fish and one of the principle suppliers of Tesco, the UK’s foremost food retailer. To keep up with growing demand and meet very short lead times, Seachill opted for the state-of-the-art Visidot automation solution developed by Zetes ImadeID, the division of Zetes specialised in image-based traceability products and solutions. 

More than 7 times faster

By fully automating Seachill’s scanning and shipping operations, the Visidot solution has not only eliminated all shipping errors but is also more than 7 times faster than Seachill’s previous traceability solution using handheld scanners. Indeed, the Visidot solution is capable of capturing thousands of outbound fresh fish cases a day.

A range of key benefits

The state-of-the-art Visidot reader gate and Visidot SCT (Supply Chain Traceability) servers fully automate the scanning process. As such, the solution has generated a number of key benefits:

• Zero shipping errors
• Complete supply chain visibility
• Image-based, operator friendly guidance for corrective actions
• Rapid, automated handling of fresh fish products
• Negligible tag costs
• Fast deployment and ROI

The ideal solution

Zetes’ Visidot solution was chosen over other options, such as RFID, for its speed, accuracy and greater return on investment. Given the high volume of relatively low-cost products, Visidot was the only solution which could meet Seachill’s needs in terms of scanning accuracy, speed, tag cost-effectiveness and system flexibility. Most importantly, Seachill is now able to meet its customer’s stringent lead time demands while completely eliminating all shipping errors.