Abstract
The use of radio frequency identification (RFID) in manufacturing process automation is becoming increasingly popular in various industries. However, the integration of RFID with various manufacturing systems is still a challenge. This paper presents the development of a framework for an RFID-based manufacturing process automation system (MPAS) for use in manufacturing industries. The MPAS is characterised by its ability to capture and harness real-time production and process data of semi-finished products and components during the manufacturing and assembly processes. It supports rapid logistics decision-making for the re-allocation of production resources and rectification of bottleneck problems to meet tight delivery schedules. A prototype system has been built and the potential benefit of the system has been realised through a series of implementations in selected reference sites.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-22 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | International journal of logistics economics and globalisation |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Manufacturing process automation
- Radio frequency identification
- RFID
- Knowledge-based systems
- KBS
- Logistics
- Work-in-progress
- WIP
- Inventory management
- Resource allocation
- Resource reallocation
- Bottlenecks