Barcode scan technology improves fit-point delivery accuracy
28th November 2011
Delivering the correct part or kit, in the correct quantity, in the correct sequence at the right time is critical if you want to avoid production stoppages. Thus this naturally forms one of the key operational KPI’s.
To increase efficiency and delivery accuracy within this part of the operation is difficult to achieve because, by its very nature, it has to be as close to perfect as possible.
Working alongside the manufacturer’s technology team, Rudolph and Hellmann Automotive dedicate a project team to investigate and design a better system. The result is a new robust process utilising barcode and RF scanner technology, designed to optimise the final delivery accuracy of ‘single part-type to fit-point location.’
After four weeks of assessing the benefits of this new process, making minor improvements here and there has delivered a significant improvement in fit-point delivery performance and an overall reduction in process time.
The revised process now begins with an operative scanning an identification label on the part/kit, then scanning a newly implemented label and barcode at fit-point. This provides immediate confirmation that the correct part has arrived at the correct time in the correct quantity.
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