B&H Worldwide has implemented an AI-powered tire scanning system in New Zealand. With FirstTRAC integration, a 60% efficiency improvement has been achieved in inventory processes.
The application launched in New Zealand is redefining speed and accuracy standards in aviation logistics.
B&H Worldwide, recognized as the gold standard in aviation logistics, announced the successful deployment of an advanced AI-powered tire scanning technology in its New Zealand operations. Directly integrated into the company’s proprietary FirstTRAC platform, this initiative represents a major leap in operational efficiency, reducing inventory processing times by 60%.
As aviation supply chains become increasingly complex and compliance requirements tighten, B&H Worldwide’s New Zealand station was selected as a global pilot site for this digital transformation. The solution replaces traditional manual data entry with a mobile-based scanning SDK using computer vision and Optical Character Recognition (OCR), enabling instant capture of critical tire data.
Redefining Accuracy and Speed
Prior to this implementation, tire logistics relied heavily on manual intervention, which carried risks of human error and delayed reporting. With the new system, employees can use smartphones or tablets as high-performance scanners, reading standard barcodes and complex tire serial numbers directly from the sidewall surface.
The impact on operational metrics has been immediate and measurable:
- Processing Efficiency: Average inventory processing time per unit reduced from 4 minutes to 1 minute (60% improvement).
- Accuracy: Error rates reduced by 80–90%, with data accuracy exceeding 99%.
- Productivity: Total units processed per hour increased by approximately 30%.
Seamless Integration with FirstTRAC
The technology is fully integrated into B&H Worldwide’s FirstTRAC WMS platform through a dual integration approach developed by the IT team. By combining the Anyline Mobile SDK (via a React Native plugin in the FirstTRAC Mobile App for iOS and Android) and the Anyline Web SDK (integrated into the FirstTRAC web application using JavaScript), the system delivers a unified data flow.
This enables real-time updates for stock checks, shipment requests, and bulk inventory uploads, providing customers with unmatched visibility over their high-value assets.
A Strategic Milestone
Although the pilot was initiated as part of B&H’s internal continuous improvement program rather than a specific customer request, it already delivers significant benefits to partners, including a leading global tire manufacturer. The system ensures 100% stock integrity in used tire carcass movements and creates a digital audit trail that simplifies regulatory compliance.
B&H Worldwide New Zealand Branch Manager Lee Hedges stated:
“This implementation represents a significant step forward in how we manage high-value, safety-critical inventory. By introducing real-time tire scanning, we have improved accuracy, speed, and traceability across our operations.
For our customers, this means greater visibility, faster reporting, and increased confidence in the integrity of their stock. It is a clear example of how technology can directly enhance service quality and operational excellence.”
Future Outlook
The New Zealand pilot serves as a model for global rollout, with Melbourne, Australia planned as the next deployment site. This digitization strategy aligns with B&H Worldwide’s sustainability commitments by reducing paper usage and lowering the carbon footprint associated with logistics reprocessing and manual reconciliation.
By standardizing these processes across its global network, B&H Worldwide further strengthens its position as one of the most technologically advanced logistics partners in the aviation sector.
About B&H Worldwide
Founded in the United Kingdom in 1988, B&H Worldwide is a market leader in highly specialized aviation logistics. Over the past 30 years, the company has expanded globally and now operates from ten strategically located aviation hubs worldwide, serving a customer base that includes airlines, spares stockists, MROs, and repair providers. Its innovative in-house IT solutions are designed for high adaptability to customer operating models, and its FirstTRAC software has become a benchmark in the aviation logistics industry.
