IISystem
Customer Background
IS System is a medium-sized enterprise specializing in intelligent manufacturing and industrial automation, with core businesses in automotive parts manufacturing, electronic product assembly, and logistics warehouse management. As the business scales up, the company faces the following challenges:
1.Low efficiency in material tracking on production lines, with high error rates in manual records
2.Time-consuming and labor-intensive warehouse inventory checks, with inaccurate real-time stock data
3.Difficulty in product traceability and lack of effective quality control measures
4.Insufficient supply chain visibility, affecting overall operational efficiency
The company has an annual revenue of approximately RMB 500 million, operates three production bases and two central warehouses, and employs about 800 people.
Demand Analysis
Through in-depth research on IS System, we have identified the following core requirements:
Production Management Needs:
Real-time tracking of material flow on production lines
Automatic recording of production process data
Reduction of manual recording errors
Increase production efficiency by at least 15%
Warehouse Management Needs:
Real-time inventory visibility
Reduce inventory counting time by over 50%
Improve inbound/outbound accuracy to 99.9%
Lower inventory holding costs
Quality Management Needs:
Establish a complete product traceability system
Quickly identify quality issue sources
Record key quality parameters
Comply with industry quality certification requirements
Supply Chain Collaboration Needs:
End-to-end tracking from suppliers to customers
Improve supply chain transparency
Optimize inventory turnover rate
Reduce stockouts and overstock situations
Solution Description
1. System Architecture Design
We designed a comprehensive RFID solution for IS System, adopting a three-tier architecture:
Perception Layer:
Deployment of high-frequency (HF) and ultra-high-frequency (UHF) RFID tags for different scenarios
Installation of fixed RFID readers at key nodes (entry/exit points, production line stations)
Equipped with handheld RFID terminals for mobile operations
Network Layer:
Industrial-grade wireless APs for full facility coverage
Wired network connections for critical equipment
4G/5G backup connectivity solution
Application Layer:
RFID middleware platform for data collection and processing
Deep integration with existing ERP/MES systems
Custom-developed production monitoring, warehouse management, and quality traceability modules
2. Core Function Implementation
Smart Production Management:
Attach high-temperature-resistant RFID tags to each material/semi-finished product
Automatic data collection at key production stations
Real-time monitoring of production progress and anomalies
Automated generation of production reports and performance analysis
Intelligent Warehouse Management:
RFID tagging at shelf and pallet levels
Automated inbound/outbound recognition with >99.9% accuracy
Dynamic inventory monitoring and alerts
Smart storage location management and route optimization
End-to-End Quality Traceability:
Unique product identification throughout the lifecycle
Automatic linkage of raw materials, process parameters, and quality data
Rapid quality issue localization and impact analysis
Compliance with ISO/TS 16949 and other standards
Supply Chain Visibility:
Supplier collaboration platform for shared RFID data
Real-time logistics tracking
Intelligent forecasting and replenishment suggestions
Enhanced end-to-end supply chain transparency
3. Technical Advantages
Use of metal-resistant, high-temperature-resistant specialized tags for industrial environments
Multi-tag reading technology, capable of identifying 200+ tags simultaneously
Adaptive power adjustment to minimize signal interference
Data encryption and access control for information security
4. Implementation Benefits
Quantifiable Benefits:
18-22% increase in production efficiency
Inventory accuracy improved to 99.95%
60% reduction in inventory counting time
25% reduction in labor costs
Non-Quantifiable Benefits:
Enhanced data support for management decisions
Significant improvement in customer satisfaction
Advancement in enterprise digitalization
Foundation for future smart manufacturing
5. Implementation Plan
Phase 1 (1-2 months): Requirement refinement, system design, and test environment setup
Phase 2 (2-3 months): Pilot implementation in production and warehouse
Phase 3 (1 month): Full-scale deployment and system optimization
Phase 4 (Ongoing): Maintenance support and continuous improvement
This solution will help IS System achieve digital transformation in production and operations, build competitive advantages, and lay a solid foundation for future smart factory development.