Forklift-Simulator

Problem:The logistics industry is in constant need off skilled forklift operators. Big greenfieldoperations (high rise warehousing) require significant numbers of operators who have tooperate effectively from day one.

Employbridge is NA biggest industrial staffing agency. It's Prologistix branch isspecialized in warehouse staffing and runs 20 dedicated validation centers.

The mobile VR training solution allows them to screen and train thousand of operators inbranches, training centers and at customer sites. All this in a practical, engaging and datadriven way. Standard curriculum tracks 20 OSHA defined mistakes.

Outcomes:

• Effective 5 min. data driven screening module.
• Average training time reduced from 45 to 12 hours.
• 5,000+ people trained.
• Up to 4X faster training.
• Safe, practical, data driven.

DHL, a major logistics provider started using VR training in 2015.

They apply VR at various sites across 3 continents.

Various use cases:

• One week standard company training program. Use VR to get acquainted andbuild confidence before going on real truck.
• Prep and train people in offsite areas before they start a new customer contract.
• Need to be operational from Day 1.
• Simulate dangers situations.
• Practice specific safety hazards.
• Standardize safety training across sites.
• Train people on various truck types for more labor flexibility.

Use CaseWe work with several of the leading car manufacturers. Many of them have a good safetytrack record but are continuously looking for improvement. They use simulators to trainnewcomers, experienced operators and warehouse pedestrians.

Various applications:

• Dedicated safety Dojo's with VR set-up.
• Run all operators through similar base training.
• Build back confidence post-incident.
• Difficult and challenging exercises during yearly refresher.
• Practice Kanban, factory and BOL routine.
• Make pedestrians aware of the blind spots of forklift operators.

• Behavioral change (e.g. better knowledge of rules, more risk averse,...)
• 30% reduction in incidents during first 6 months of employment.