| In the world of large-scale timber and plywood production, logistical efficiency plays a key role in maintaining a competitive advantage. On a typical day, dozens of trucks pass through the gates of an industrial site. It is evident how even small delays or traffic jams can lead to significant operational delays. That is why Latvijas Finieris, the leading manufacturer of plywood and plywood products in the Baltics, decided to take a bold step. The company decided to fully automate its access control and parking management processes by adopting the Entringo parking system.
The result is a smarter, leaner and fully integrated system. It also frees security staff from repetitive guarding tasks and connects seamlessly with the company’s ERP and weighing systems. In essence, the system has transformed the way people, vehicles and data move around the site.
The Power of Automation in Heavy Industry Logistics
As mentioned in the introduction, sectors such as timber and plywood production require high operational efficiency in all aspects. This efficiency is not just a goal, but a necessity. This is the case at Latvijas Finieris, one of the leading plywood producers in Europe. In particular, the management of vehicle access, site processes and material flow were becoming increasingly complex.
The main problem lay in the fact that traditional workflows relied heavily on manual intervention. This was augmented by the work of security guards tasked with monitoring access gates and managing vehicle movements within the yard. While effective at a basic level, this approach had its limitations. Indeed, there were often bottlenecks at entry points, human errors in vehicle registration and inefficient use of time by on-site staff.
To meet these challenges, Latvijas Finieris adopted the Entringo parking system. Entringo is an automated, ticketless system capable of adapting to various contexts, be they commercial or private. It allows for fully automated access and forecourt management.
In the case of Latvijas Finieris, vehicles now enter the site being recognized by the ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) system. This model enables a seamless and hands-free entry for registered transporters and suppliers.
The advantage is also evident for the security teams. Indeed, they are no longer burdened with routine access tasks and can instead concentrate on security and supervision. Inside the yard, on the other hand, the movement of trucks is digitally guided and recorded, improving transparency and reducing delivery times. The Entringo parking system has therefore introduced automation that makes the flow of vehicles more predictable, minimizing downtime and increasing the productivity of the facility.
 Integration with ERP and Weighing Systems for Full Operational Oversight
One of the benefits of Entringo is its ease of integration into both a space and an existing system. In the case of Latvijas Finieris, the system had to integrate with their existing ERP system and industrial scales. In particular, there is key information that needs to be stored and synchronized in real time. This information concerns vehicles entering and leaving the facility, delivery details, load weights and time records. Entringo ensured the accuracy of the logistics logs in real time, with no manual entry or cross-checking of data. The result is a unified flow of information that supports planning, verification and production efficiency.
It can be seen that the connection to weighing systems is particularly valuable in timber production. This context requires high accuracy and traceability of the load, which are crucial for both quality control and commercial transactions. Entringo was therefore able to connect the existing physical infrastructure, such as scales and access gates, with digital systems and technology.
Thus, the combination of Entringo and Latvijas Finieris has created a responsive logistics environment where every part of the process, from arrival to unloading, is captured, verified and stored in an automated manner. This approach improves the productivity of operators and security guards. Moreover, it is also sustainable. It significantly reduces the use of paper and optimizes the time the trucks have to stand still.
This case study emphasizes how Entringo is able to work anywhere and can also be implemented in corporate management systems. Indeed, from access control to site flow and ERP integration, Latvijas Finieris now operates with a level of automation that guarantees accuracy, reliability and scalability.
In essence, it is a great example of how industrial companies can use the Entringo system to accelerate logistics, and streamline operations. This creates high long-term value along the entire production chain. |
