The Efficient Management of Aggressive Chemical Storage Drums
A leading manufacturing company has adopted RFID technology to enhance the tracking and management of aggressive chemical storage drums within their production and warehouse facilities. Stationary RFID readers were provided by South Korean reader manufacturer Apulsetech.
The integration of the RFID system marks a significant step in improving the monitoring and flow of raw materials, supporting a more streamlined and secure process from production to storage.
The Decision to Opt for RFID-Based Track and Trace
The manufacturing company faced ongoing challenges in tracking and managing materials throughout the manufacturing process, leading to inefficiencies and increased risks. To address these issues, the customer, in collaboration with Apulsetech and their main contractor, implemented an RFID system specifically designed for the management of aggressive chemical drums.
This technology now enables them to monitor the movement and storage of materials more effectively and efficiently.
The RFID system is designed to help control the flow of raw materials during the production process and streamline the storage management in the warehouse. Moreover, it allows the contractor to better manage the company’s product history, providing more control over the entire supply chain.
The RFID system utilizes the α312 fixed RFID reader from Apulsetech, equipped with antennas, ensuring precise and reliable tracking across the manufacturing and storage environments.
RFID Implementation Challenges
The installation process came with challenges – the main one being the integration of fixed RFID readers in multiple warehouses and in the new factory. It was also challenging to incorporate the data for inventory management of both raw materials and finished products into the manufacturing company’s existing systems. Effective communication and collaboration between the company, the main contractor, and the RFID system provider were key to overcoming these challenges.
The Result: Optimized Automation and Inventory Management
With the RFID system in place, the manufacturing company has achieved notable improvements. The automation of raw material monitoring, inventory management, and finished goods storage has become smoother and more efficient. Additionally, gate control for raw material warehouses has been optimized. The system also simplifies tracking drums with specific usage cycles, and the monitoring of drums passing through conveyor systems has become more accessible.
Future Outlook: RFID Expansion
Building on the success of the RFID system for aggressive chemical drum management, the manufacturing company plans to expand its use to cover other areas of process management and item tracking throughout their operations. Additionally, the company is looking to extend the RFID label issuance system to support broader applications, in order to enable further automation and control in the production process.
