Access Control in Manufacturing
In today's world markets, a company's competitive advantage is what can lead to success. And competitive advantage is all about managing access - to intellectual property, engineering labs, sales acco..
Applications
Global competition constantly places more pressure on manufacturing businesses to be more efficient and with 100 percent accuracy on their operations, from their supply chain management, through the build process, to shipping. CipherLab scanners and mobile computers give production line workers, supervisors, managers, and executives the tools they need - in the warehouse, on the production line, at quality control, and shipping.
Wireless LAN-enabled CipherLab mobile computers and wireless scanners with Bluetooth® technology allow warehouse workers to keep inventories continuously updated for accurate, efficient supply chain management and inventory turns. A range of scanning capabilities, from close-up reading of tiny labels to scanning distant pallets and cartons, reduce tracking and supply errors.
On the production line, handheld scanners at build stages keep production records accurate and managers constantly informed of productivity through the line. Mobile computers with wireless LAN technology allow supervisors to keep working as they move from their office to production stages checking on the day's progress.
In shipping, handheld scanners with Bluetooth® technology update shipping orders and manifests, eliminating hand-generated paperwork and accelerating more accurate finished goods shipments.
Raw Material and WIP
Materials and the supply chain form the foundation of a manufacturing organization. Knowing where materials are located in the production process - inventory or on the production line - can mean meeti..
Labor Tracking
Much - if not most - of cost of goods consists of labor. And it's often the most expensive part of the manufacturing line. So careful tracking of workers' time and attendance as they arrive and leave,..
Quality Assurance
Whether your quality assurance process occurs in the middle of the production line or at the end, tracking of products, lot numbers, inspection results, and more is a critical part of ensuring your pr..
Product Labeling and Tracking
Along the production line and at the end, WIP and finished goods often get one or more labels. When the labels are part of product history, quality, or other aspect, accuracy is critical, and efficien..
Plant Maintenance and Repair
When it comes to keeping the production line and plant operations up to standards, information is critically important to mobile technicians. From the start of their day, through every aspect of their..