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The ordering system allowed graduands to order and pay for their regalia without coming into the store, but the two systems didn't communicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The GWC Regalia Hire team would manually export the ordering data to the RFID system using CSV. This could only be done once, so any orders coming in after the export needed to be entered manually.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Calo was originally engaged to replace the RFID system with a system that would talk to the ordering system, which was also undergoing a rebuild. As the project developed Calo was asked to take over the ordering system as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1719955709\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FGWC_ARA_Graduation_March_6_ac0fc3b7bd.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>The Calo Solution\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The new system developed by Calo makes the graduation regalia hire process easier and more efficient for both GWC Regalia Hire and graduates.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The ordering system is live, so order and payment information is available immediately. Graduates arrive and are fitted with a gown, hat, and hood, all of which are placed in a bag. The bag is then quickly scanned with an RFID scanner and the items are added to their order.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When the regalia is returned, the bags are simply placed in the drop-off area, and the assembled bags are scanned with a hand scanner, quickly showing what has been returned and what is outstanding. The system makes it easy to quickly identify what hasn’t been returned, so resources can be directed towards finding outstanding items.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The team can then sort and restock at their leisure, as they have already ensured everything has been returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1719955757\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FGWC_ARA_Graduation_Mar_6_b8a4e75db6.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Results for GWC Regalia Hire\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>GWC Regalia Hire now has a streamlined ordering and hiring process that makes graduation season manageable for their team, with easy asset management of their stock and clear records of who has what.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The process of ordering, picking up and returning graduation regalia is faster and more reliable for students.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","GWC Regalia Hire","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1719955658\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FGWC_Hero_dd707f08e9.jpg",[14,15,16,17,18],"DOCKER","FIREBASE","VUEJS","GCP","FLUTTER",[20,21,22,23],"Integrated Systems","Web App","Mobile App","Ledger",{"id":25,"slug":26,"title":27,"shortDescription":28,"displayAs":9,"caseStudy":29,"clientName":30,"heroUrl":31,"technologies":32,"workTypes":37},"2","auckland-airport-asset-management","Keeping Auckland International Airport running smoothly","Radio devices provide mission-critical support to operations at Auckland International Airport (AIAL). Knowing where radios are being used, and by who, is key to keeping business moving behind the scenes. Calo developed NETiD, a bespoke asset management tool, to keep track of this asset, streamlining daily operations and stocktake.","\u003Cdiv class=\"payload-richtext\">\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1660808078\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FAIAL_7fb258c3aa.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1>Managing radio assets in a busy, high security environment\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>Departments throughout the airport use radios in daily operations - so fast, easy access to devices is critical for staff to do their jobs. Airport management were struggling with devices unaccounted for and not having clear oversight of which departments and staff were using them. This hindered getting these mission-critical devices into the hands of those that needed them and brought additional costs to replace missing devices.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The asset management system needed to be easy to use, able to be accessed from terminals throughout the airport, integrate with the existing Motorola radio devices used at AIAL, and give management an overview of who was using each device. AIAL is a highly secure environment so this needed to be taken into account, not only in the design of the digital solution, but also the implementation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1>Understanding airport operations and radio use\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>During the discovery process Calo spent time at AIAL understanding the way radio devices were used by individuals and different departments. Cleaners had different requirements from operations managers, so these differences needed to be taken into account when developing the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Any radio taken near aircraft must be intrinsically safe, it cannot create a spark. NETiD needed parameters built in to prevent staff who operate near aircraft from taking radios that didn’t meet these requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1>Creating NETiD\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>NETiD is a full asset management solution for AIAL, encompassing an admin portal where radios can be monitored at all times, a physical terminal where radios are checked in and out, and a custom API allowing terminals to communicate with the radio devices.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Admin portal\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The admin portal provides a real time overview of stock use. The easy to use interface quickly shows which radio has been checked out and by who, how long it had been in use, how many radios are available, high and low use devices, and which terminals are being used to check radios in and out. Radio use can be grouped by individuals and departments and supervisors also have the ability to remotely assign or lock radios.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Physical terminal\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Terminals are located throughout the airport for ease of use, and the information from each terminal is fed into one synchronised system, so the admin portal is kept up to date. For the system to be successful it needed to be fast and easy to use. The terminals and application have been designed to integrate with staff access fobs; staff swipe their access fob along with a radio at the start of their shift, and radios are scanned at the terminal to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Custom API\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>This bespoke application needed to work with the existing Motorola devices and staff RFID fobs. The team at Calo built Terminal API to allow terminals to pass commands to TRBONet, which controls Motorola radios over their Tier 3 Capacity Max network.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1>Business outcomes\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>With the focus on tracking and monitoring radios, NETiD has given radio users more accountability for the devices they use, which has reduced misplaced stock. The easy to use system has reduced the admin load on supervisors.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","CSE Genesis","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1660808078\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FAIAL_7fb258c3aa.jpg",[16,33,34,35,36],"CSHARP","DOTNET","MOTOROLA","SQL",[21,20,38],"Radio Systems",{"id":40,"slug":41,"title":42,"shortDescription":43,"displayAs":44,"caseStudy":45,"clientName":46,"heroUrl":47,"technologies":48,"workTypes":49},"3","fiveash-load-calculator","Fiveash Load calculator and compliance tool","The calculations for weight loading allowances are complicated, and mixing truck and trailer lengths adds complexity. We built FiveASH a tool to allow drivers to quickly and accurately calculate safe and legal loads, giving them reassurance they are meeting safety and compliance guidelines. ","project","\u003Cdiv class=\"payload-richtext\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>","Fiveash Contracting","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1662969080\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FScreen_Shot_2022_09_12_at_7_50_55_PM_9ba0e486fc.png",[18,17,15],[22],{"id":51,"slug":52,"title":53,"shortDescription":54,"displayAs":44,"caseStudy":45,"clientName":55,"heroUrl":56,"technologies":57,"workTypes":58},"4","qrisp","QRISP","QRISP is a tool that helps capture staff and patient feedback, uses it in a learning process, ensures policies and processes are implemented in everyday operations, and empowers teams and their managers by creating an information stream to improve quality and safety.","Te Kauwhata Health Centre","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1663010899\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FQrisp_Hero_5b355e120c.png",[16,17,15],[21],{"id":60,"slug":61,"title":62,"shortDescription":63,"displayAs":44,"caseStudy":45,"clientName":64,"heroUrl":65,"technologies":66,"workTypes":67},"5","the-bridgman","The Bridgman","The Bridgman, a new dining establishment by Distinctive Bars in Dominion Road in Auckland, needed a modern, easy to manage website. Calo created a website and booking system, and project managed the branding process and development of the social media presence. ","Distinctive Bars","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1663010686\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FThe_Bridgman_Hero_e820bd6c56.png",[16],[68],"Website",{"id":70,"slug":71,"title":72,"shortDescription":73,"displayAs":44,"caseStudy":45,"clientName":74,"heroUrl":75,"technologies":76,"workTypes":80},"6","orion-website","Orion NZ Website","Orion NZ require as part of a greater marketing strategy a new successful website that better engages, informs and educates visitors.","Orion NZ","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1663011116\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FOrion_Website_ede27eb16d.jpg",[77,78,79],"HTML","CSS","JS",[68],{"id":82,"slug":83,"title":84,"shortDescription":85,"displayAs":44,"caseStudy":45,"clientName":86,"heroUrl":87,"technologies":88,"workTypes":89},"7","nzoha-members-portal","NZOHA Members portal","When NZDHA and NZDOHTA merged and became The New Zealand Oral Health Association (NZOHA) they required an updated portal to manage their members. A key feature of the portal created is the ability for members to complete the required annual recertification documents. This project was led by our partner Philo Ltd.","NZOHA","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1662968240\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FNZOHA_e91faa518f.png",[16,34,14,17,36],[21],{"id":91,"slug":92,"title":93,"shortDescription":94,"displayAs":44,"caseStudy":45,"clientName":93,"heroUrl":95,"technologies":96,"workTypes":99},"8","pixpix","PixPix","Pixpix is available on the Android and iOS app stores. Download the app, connect your Instagram and Photos Library and you’re all set to order high quality prints - delivered direct to your door.","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1674098661\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FScreenshot_20230119_042409_240315a160.png",[15,17,18,97,98],"ANDROID","IOS",[22],{"id":101,"slug":102,"title":103,"shortDescription":104,"displayAs":9,"caseStudy":105,"clientName":46,"heroUrl":106,"technologies":107,"workTypes":108},"9","intransvoice","InTransvoice","Intransvoice was the migration of a 7 year old Mobile and web application to a modern platform. The original developers had abandoned the project which is critical to the operations at Fiveash.","\u003Cdiv class=\"payload-richtext\">\u003Ch1>App rebuild keeps Fiveash moving\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>Fiveash Contracting is a well-established Canterbury trucking firm, specialising in aggregate, soil and shingle delivery with a large fleet of vehicles. The rebuild of InTransvoice, a bespoke job management application, is saving Fiveash Contracting's management team a day of work each week, freeing up time to tender for more work and continue growing the business.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The cost of neglecting maintenance\u003Cbr>In 2017 Fiveash Contracting worked with a developer to build InTransvoice. Following changes in the supplier’s organisation, they were no longer able to support the ongoing maintenance of the application, which resulted in a significant deterioration in performance. The loading time posed such a challenge that the operations team would have the app open on two devices simultaneously and would leave the workstation to perform other tasks while waiting for it to load.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fiveash Contracting originally engaged Calo to develop the Truck Load App, and based on the successful outcomes of that project asked for a recommendation on updating InTransvoice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Upon review, Calo recommended a total rebuild.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1695852145\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FRed_truck_on_phone_69c4426abf.png?updated_at=2023-09-27T22:02:28.076Z\" alt=\"AI generated truck\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Update vs Rebuild\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The framework InTransvoice was originally built on was fit for purpose at the time and with ongoing development and a maintenance plan it could have been built on. The lack of maintenance combined with further developments in the frameworks available, meaning it may not be supported in the near future, contributed to the recommendation to rebuild.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Updating and repairing the existing app would improve the performance significantly, but would require as much work and would cost more than building a new application with improved functionality and better futureproofing. Based on this recommendation from Calo, Fiveash Contracting moved forward with the rebuild.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>An efficient job management and invoicing tool\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Fiveash Contracting use InTransvoice to create jobs, including the time, to and from location, the load content and any notes, and assign them to drivers. Drivers access the app from tablets in the vehicle and can record the weight of the load and mark it as complete, while adding any other important information in the notes field.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>InTransvoice aggregates each driver’s daily job sheet and once a job is marked as complete, operations confirm the weights are correct, push the job into the accounting system and quickly and easily generate an invoice with accurate information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The app is easy to use for drivers, but still effectively collects all the information the operations team needs. It removes duplication and automates previous manual tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>New & improved\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The rebuild allowed the development of improved functionality in the InTransvoice application which has made it an effective, easy-to-use scheduling and business improvement tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The original InTransvoice app saw drivers logging into a mobile app and managers logging into an admin portal, with the mobile app sideloading contributing to the slow load time. The new InTransvoice is one, web-based app that both drivers and admin users log into, then have access to different views.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The web-based app gives InTransvoice near-instant loading. Web apps are generally cheaper to build and maintain than mobile apps, and combining the functions into one app simplifies processes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While significant improvements were made to functionality, such as the addition of Google Maps, the new app was designed to have the same interface as the old app, to ease the changeover for users with minimal upskilling required.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The rebuild of InTransvoice has given Fiveash Contracting a tool that improves business operations, frees up resources and helps them maintain their strong industry reputation as reliable and innovative specialists.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1674100588\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FScreenshot_20230119_045612_95089a87df.png",[16,15],[21,20],{"id":110,"slug":111,"title":112,"shortDescription":113,"displayAs":9,"caseStudy":114,"clientName":115,"heroUrl":116,"technologies":117,"workTypes":118},"10","downer-proximity","Staying safe and operational during COVID-19","In March 2020 New Zealand went into the first COVID-19 lockdown and organisations needed to establish systems to operate safely. The greatest COVID-19 management tool available at the time was social distancing and contact tracing - both new concepts for the business safety landscape in New Zealand. \n\nDowner NZ took proactive action and approached OnSight* to build an app to support safe operations and help essential employees maintain social distancing. ","\u003Cdiv class=\"payload-richtext\">\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1660807379\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FDowner_Hero_6144deba78.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1>Keeping New Zealand moving by keeping people apart\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>The Proximity App utilises Bluetooth technology to detect the distance to mobile phones running the same app. It operates by measuring radio signal strength (Bluetooth) to measure the proximity between each device - if two devices get closer than COVID-19 social distancing guidelines allow they issue a Breach Alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The measurement data is analysed on the device and stored in the cloud, so in addition to supporting employees in maintaining safe distancing in daily operations, it provided Downer NZ with cloud-based contact tracing for employees.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Keeping personal information secure was critical; registration to the service was optional and only data of users who registered and chose to be part of the collaboration was collected. Users could turn the app on and off, leaving them in control.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Social distancing guidelines changed with the different COVID-19 Alert levels, and the app could be adjusted so Breach Alerts remained in line with best practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1>Downer NZ’s industry leadership\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>The creation and launch of Proximity App saw Downer NZ as the first organisation in New Zealand to have a digital solution to support contact tracing and social distancing, once again positioning them as an industry leader. Downer NZ’s Automation Team and the Proximity App won the Safety and Innovation Award at The Water NZ Conference & Expo 2020.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Employees reported that using Proximity App gave them peace of mind during uncertain times, which enabled them to focus and get on with doing their jobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Learn more: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=afOWzBPoWG8\">https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=afOWzBPoWG8\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","Downer NZ","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1660807379\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FDowner_Hero_6144deba78.jpg",[33,34,98,97,18],[119,22,20],"OnSight",{"id":121,"slug":122,"title":123,"shortDescription":124,"displayAs":9,"caseStudy":125,"clientName":126,"heroUrl":127,"technologies":128,"workTypes":129},"11","franklin-foods","Cold chain monitoring","While the initial goal of this project was to improve safety and compliance, the OnSight team took the opportunity to streamline the reefer temperature management systems at Franklin Foods.","\u003Cdiv class=\"payload-richtext\">\u003Ch2>How OnSight made it easier for Com Group to keep their cool\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Franklin Foods (Com Group) produces quality frozen New Zealand beef, lamb and chicken products for the New Zealand market. Due to the scale of their operation in Pukekohe, Auckland, they use external refrigerated containers (reefers) to store food - with temperatures varying depending on the product stored.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ensuring the reefers maintain the correct temperature, with minimal variation, is critical for food safety. Having effective systems in place and keeping accurate records is a core requirement of Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) compliance.\u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1676593753\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FFranklin_Foods1_afd7f67373.jpg\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Compliance and safety challenges\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>The four reefers used had no automated ongoing monitoring, so all temperature checks were carried out manually and recorded in temperature logs, which also needed to be conducted over weekends and holiday periods when the facility was closed. This system was unwieldy and left significant room for error. The greatest risk was the temperature rising above the level required for food safety and dropping again, without any record of this occurring, leading to unsafe or wasted food products.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This had been recognised as an issue by Franklin Foods and raised by MPI during compliance auditing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Designing an accurate and usable solution\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>The solution developed by OnSight needed to be accurate and easy to use. Each reefer was given a monitor, which reads the temperature value from a probe and transmits the information back to a gateway. This is connected to the internet and feeds the records to cloud-based services.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Parameters are set based on the requirements of the products stored in each reefer, which change regularly, with an alert issued if the temperature deviates from these specifications. While the data is recorded every 60 seconds and is accessible in real time via a dashboard, for ease of compliance reporting Franklin Foods also receives a monthly report as a CSV file, with temperature readings at 15 minute intervals.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Reefers are fully insulated and have layers of steel and aluminium, meaning the sensors were not able to transmit the temperature readings from the interior to the exterior. To work around this a temperature probe was fed into the reefer, with the monitor housed in an external mount.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The monitor is vulnerable to the elements and needed to be protected to ensure the integrity of the data and longevity of the device. A housing unit was designed and 3D printed in house to provide a secure cage. Securely fastening the probe inside the reefer was important to ensure consistent temperature readings and prevent accidental displacement by staff. The temperature inside the reefers created condensation and made adhering the probe a challenge, so this needed to take place in stages when the reefers were out of use.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Safer and easier daily operations\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Franklin Foods has gained oversight of a key element of their food safety risk and has an assurance that their operations are meeting compliance requirements and are easily able to provide evidence of this. The ability to read the temperature of the reefers in real time from anywhere has been well received, and next steps include a software update to allow parameters for alarms to be adjusted in-app to easily meet the requirements for different products. Tailored product profiles will also empower Franklin Foods to be able to use the system more independently and efficiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During the test period a probe was knocked and ended up outside the reefer. This then recorded a temperature rise which triggered the alert to be delivered. The problem was easy to find, remedy, and prevent from occurring again but the incident served as a test to show that the system was working.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While the initial goal of this project was to improve safety and compliance, the OnSight team took the opportunity to streamline the reefer temperature management systems at Franklin Foods. OnSight’s expertise in integration and understanding of the platforms available, along with hands-on practicality, saw the development of a solution that resolved the client’s issues while adding a valuable understanding of business critical information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","Com Group","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1676593962\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FFranklin_Foods_Collage_b2b098afae.jpg",[14,33,16],[119,21,20],{"id":131,"slug":132,"title":133,"shortDescription":134,"displayAs":9,"caseStudy":135,"clientName":136,"heroUrl":137,"technologies":138,"workTypes":139},"12","nz-steel","OnSight delivers real-time tracking solution for NZ Steel","It is easy to see how the innovative technology of\nBluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is set to be a real game changer\nfor businesses throughout New Zealand. Understanding\nexactly where inventory is located, when it arrived, and when\nit left, is hugely beneficial, particularly for manufacturing\nindustries and their logistics chains. Learn about how OnSight\ndelivered a strategic BLE solution in this latest project.","\u003Cdiv class=\"payload-richtext\">\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1676597791\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FNZ_Steel_Partners_5deb507b26.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>The Project\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Digital Lean is a programme run by Callaghan Innovation, the first Lean programme focused on driving efficiencies around processes with people. Digital Lean is around driving efficiency in the manufacturing process and utilising Industry 4.0 concepts.\u003Cbr>Beca and NZ Steel partnered up to run one of 8 Digital Lean pilot programmes in 2020. NZ Steel identified a need for a more streamlined tracking system within their COLORSTEEL® production site at Glenbrook. Two technologies were identified as possible solutions for tracking steel coils: RFID and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).\u003Cbr>Onsight’s role in this project was to deliver a pilot solution using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE); this was achieved using OnSight’s Core and Command applications.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1676597138\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FOn_Sight_Layour_30b1c680e8.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>The Results\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>BLE performed better than expected in an environment where there is a lot of metal that could get in the way of radio signals. Our Gateways could track beacons up to a 90m radius in this environment and for NZ Steel, it meant that a truck loaded with steel coils could be tracked as soon as it entered a zone.\u003Cbr>BLE automatically tracks coils in range and without the need for worker input. The benefits were evident, even when comparing to more established technologies (Bar codes and RFID) and current processes, where each coil needed individual validation by a member of staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1676597264\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FNZ_Steel_Timeline_02ca07dc37.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1676597488\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FNZ_Steel_Step1_0c287733af.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After coils are prepared they each receive a unique Bluetooth Low Energy beacon (ID) during the labeling process\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1676597476\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FNZ_Steel_Step2_c11eec19eb.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The coils are stacked in storage ready to be loaded on to a truck ready for the Auckland Distribution site.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1676597487\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FNZ_Steel_Step3_8256ce7a63.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Truck and coils then leave the Loading Bay and Site [A] compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1676597484\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FNZ_Steel_Step4_4c90525e24.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Truck and coils arrive at the Auckland Distribution site.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1676597482\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FNZ_Steel_Step5_361ff56618.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Truck and coils arrive to Storage [A] where coils will be unloaded, ready for further distribution.\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch2>Every coil of steel was tracked and these movements could be monitored down to the second in the tracking portal\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>OnSight’s experience and software platform made our experimentation with new hardware a breeze. Enterprise IT infrastructure can be challenging to deal with and they handled it amazingly well.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>JEREMY SMITH\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>NEW ZEALAND STEEL – PRODUCT\u003Cbr>DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","NZ Steel","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1676597947\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FNZ_Steel_Storage_2e1cad8671.jpg",[14,34,16,17],[119,20],{"id":141,"slug":142,"title":143,"shortDescription":144,"displayAs":9,"caseStudy":145,"clientName":146,"heroUrl":147,"technologies":148,"workTypes":149},"13","surf-lifesaving-nz-patrol-app","Streamlining operations for Surf Live Saving Northern Region","Surf Life Saving Northern Region is modernising and taking its place as one of New Zealand’s leading emergency services. Improving on-beach data collection was a critical stage in this journey and Calo has developed a digital solution allowing for real time data collection while digitising outdated and inefficient paper processes.","\u003Cdiv class=\"payload-richtext\">\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1660808378\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FSurf_Hero_0782bc17b4.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1>A vital emergency service with outdated systems\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>Surf Life Saving Northern Region (SLSNR) covers the largest surf lifesaving region in New Zealand, supporting 17 surf clubs from Raglan to the Far North. Throughout the summer months these lifeguards protect New Zealanders by carrying out surf rescues, while also assisting with medical events such as bee stings and heart attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>SLSNR funding is allocated to clubs based on beach users and incident levels; data which is collected via incident forms. The paper system relied on lifeguards filling forms at the end of shifts to capture information from incidents throughout the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>SLSNR wanted an application that enabled fast and accurate data collection with a simple User Interface to optimise the user input experience. The application needed to automate as many fields as possible while maintaining data integrity, and introduce new data fields not available on paper forms, including images, weather conditions and water quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1>Seeing opportunities in the scope\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>Digitising paper forms was the primary objective of the project, however Calo identified the opportunity to capture more data and connect to SurfCom, the SLSNR communication and co-ordination headquarters at the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre, in real time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Calo’s proposal was to create electronic and dynamic forms, connected to an online, secure database, forming a powerful data repository for real time and historical data analysis. The data would be presented in real time on a customisable dashboard where “by exception” reporting or user generated reports can be generated by specific users.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1>Understanding processes from the beach to the coordination centre\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>User uptake was critical to the success of the project, so designing an application that could easily be used by everyone from teenage rookies to experienced veteran lifeguards was crucial. Calo held a workshop employing User Journey Mapping to understand how incidents occurred on the beach and the SLSNR response.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This process informed the design, but also gave SLSNR greater insight into their own processes. To ensure the process captured was accurate for each stage, the workshop included representatives from throughout the organisation, including the lifeguards who work on the beach, operations managers and the head of the SLSNR board. From this workshop Calo developed the incident recording process.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1>Creating Patrol App\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>Patrol App gives SLSNR power to capture a greater quantity and quality of data and creates capacity at SurfCom for critical response operations. This digital solution allows for real time data collection while digitising outdated and inefficient paper processes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Freeing up radio availability\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The previous system saw lifeguards across the 17 beaches radio in beach user headcounts to SurfCom every hour. Crew at each beach now enter this data into Patrol App and SurfCom receives it in real time, freeing up the radio channel for more critical traffic, such as emergency response.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Managing staff levels\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>SLSNR lifeguards are volunteers and while there are rosters, the members actually on the beach during the day can change. Under the previous system lifeguards manually signed in and out, and this information was logged at the end of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lifeguards now sign in on Patrol App, so SurfCom has a real time overview of how many lifeguards are at each beach and their skills and experience. If beach user head counts coming through are high but lifeguard numbers are low, SurfCom can work to get more crew on the beach.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Including skills, qualifications and experience in the lifeguard data provides Surfcom with rich information to make operational decisions throughout the day. Each beach needs an IRB driver on the beach, personnel with certain levels of medical training, and there are limitations according to age - limiting lifeguards under 18 from attending fatalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In early beta testing an incident occurred shortly after crews had left for the day. SurfCom could see who had been on duty, were able to make contact and quickly direct them back to the beach.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Incident recording\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Patrol App enables lifeguards on the beach and in the tower to record incidents as they occur. Pre-set options, such as incident type and common beach locations, streamline the process. If the location isn’t included in the pre-sets, users can drop a location pin and fill out further details. If an entry is started and the user is required to join a rescue, it can be completed later in the day. Incidents come through to SurfCom via the live feed and will be used to collate data and statistics throughout the season.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Beach conditions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The app draws information on beach conditions, from other providers, to display on the user dashboard and allows users to enter additional data on conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1>Operating in a disconnected environment\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>For data to be collected in real time devices need to be connected to a network. Connectivity across beaches in the region is inconsistent, so the application architecture ensures it works offline and will back up once connected. Although these beaches can’t provide real time data it ensures it is still accurately collected and contributes to overall data collection.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","Surf Life Saving New Zealand","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1660808378\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FSurf_Hero_0782bc17b4.png",[16,33,34,18,17,15],[21,22,20],{"id":151,"slug":152,"title":153,"shortDescription":154,"displayAs":44,"caseStudy":155,"clientName":136,"heroUrl":156,"technologies":157,"workTypes":158},"14","project-electron","Calo unlocks RFID functionality for Beca project at NZ Steel","Calo partnered with Beca and ZenTag to implement an RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) system for NZ Steel's Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) project. This $300 million project requires efficient management of a large number of parts. Calo developed an app that connects ZenTag's RFID hardware to Beca's existing project management system, allowing for accurate tracking and easy location of parts as they are offloaded from shipping containers. The system enables real-time inventory updates and faster part fulfilment, improving overall efficiency and reducing errors for the Beca team.","\u003Cdiv class=\"payload-richtext\">\u003Ch3>Keeping track, to the last box of screws\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>NZ Steel has partnered with the NZ Government and Contact Energy to reduce New Zealand's steelmaking emissions by around 45% through the construction of an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). Beca will provide project management and engineering services on this groundbreaking $300 million project.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>An engineering project of this size involves a significant number of parts, large and small, and efficient management of these is critical. This is where Beca have seen the opportunity to utilise ZenTag’s RFID hardware, and brought in Calo to build the connection to their existing QuickBase system.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Accuracy and efficiency\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>As parts are offloaded from shipping containers into the covered storage area, each item from a box of bolts for a hopper to a to the hopper itself has an RFID sticker attached. Using the app built by Calo, the RFID stickers are linked to the parts database. The project is expected to be completed in 2027, with over 300 shipping containers of parts used over the project period.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>These stickers are scannable from up to five metres using a hand-held RFID reader, with the system creating efficiencies in both tracking inventory and the ease of locating parts as they are needed. For example, construction contractors will submit a parts request through the app and the fulfillment will use the RFID scanner to quickly locate the parts and deliver them on an order picking trolley.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>By logging and collecting parts through the app, the Beca team can easily keep track of what has been used throughout the project, giving live information on stock levels while reducing errors and working faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Building a connection\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Beca’s engineers use a low-code application development platform to build a project management tool. This has already been used by Beca for multiple projects, so employees are familiar with the system, it met most of their needs and there was no business case to change it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When Beca recognised the benefits of using the RFID technology to create efficiencies for a project of this scale, they needed to engage a software developer to unlock further functionality and take their project management tool to another level.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:www.zentag.co.nz\">ZenTag\u003C\u002Fa> is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of RFID technology and was able to supply the hardware Beca needed. Based on previous successful collaborations they recommend Beca engage Calo to build the bridge between Beca’s existing PM tool and the RFID hardware.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Low-code tools are an effective digital solution organisations can use in-house, and this collaboration between Beca, ZenTag and Calo shows the value of bringing in the support of external experts to further develop existing tools to enhance functionality.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Flime-digital\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1758497663\u002Fcalo-cms-uploads\u002FNZ_Steel_Visit_Feb_7_2025_6816e918c5.jpg",[15,18],[20],1779245096418]