An active tool-tracking system for increased productivity

An active tool-tracking system for increased productivity

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Article ID: iaor20012249
Country: United Kingdom
Volume: 38
Issue: 16
Start Page Number: 3889
End Page Number: 3898
Publication Date: Jan 2000
Journal: International Journal of Production Research
Authors: , ,
Keywords: simulation: applications
Abstract:

Keeping track of tools is essential for smooth running of any production unit. Being one of the critical resources for production, non-availability of tools can affect productivity of any manufacturing shop floor seriously. In this paper, a novel tool-tracking system, which can be used to monitor the movements of tools in a shop floor to prevent tool loss and tool hoarding, is described. The system uses miniature transmitters embedded in the tools together with a number of receiver stations located strategically around the shop floor. Each tool intermittently transmits a coded signal so that it may be identified as well as located. Simulation studies show that the system is effective particularly in situations where the productivity would have been low because of high tool losses.

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