If production never stops — how secure is logistics?

It is 02:17 AM in Subingen. The systems are running. Robots move precisely in sync. Material must be moved.

At Georg Fischer Wavin AG, it's everyday life. For years, production has been running in 4 shifts — around the clock, reliably and efficiently. But while the machines never sleep, there is another question:

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👉 What happens when something happens — and no one is around right now?

This reality is particularly evident in logistics. Employees move between warehouse and production, coordinate material flows, drive forklifts or work in extensive halls and outdoor areas. Distances are long, visual axes are often restricted — and not every situation takes place in close proximity to the team.

In 4-shift operation, teams are deliberately organized in a lean manner. This is efficient, but it also means that you don't always work within calling range. Especially during off-peak times — at night, early in the morning or on weekends — help may not be immediately visible or available. And it is precisely in these moments that the reaction time is decisive.

A fall. It's a medical emergency. An incident during transportation.
Routine suddenly becomes a critical situation.

In order to fill this gap, Georg Fischer Wavin AG relies on logistics Uepaa app — as a targeted, digital addition to existing security measures. The solution is designed to provide support exactly where traditional mechanisms reach their limits.

In particular, the following functions are used:

• Digital dead man function
  → automatic alarm when there is no movement
• Comrade help
  → direct notification of nearby colleagues
• Location-independent protection
  → works even in large, complex areas
• Bring Your Own Device
  → easy integration into everyday work

This creates an additional level of security — unobtrusive in everyday life, but decisive in an emergency.

Production at GF Wavin is highly automated, processes are well-established, processes are optimized. But humans remain a central part of this system. And that is exactly why solutions are needed that are based on the real work environment.

4-shift operation brings efficiency and continuity. With the right tools, you can also ensure that safety keeps pace.

👉 Georg Fischer Wavin AG shows how modern production and modern occupational safety can be combined in a meaningful way.

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