 Development of a framework for an RFID-based manufacturing process automation systemW.B. Lee, C.F. Cheung, S.K. Kwok, Y.L. Chan, K.C.C. Chan and H.K.N. Leung International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalisation, 2009, vol. 2, issue 1, 1-22 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. Keywords: manufacturing process automation; radio frequency identification; RFID; knowledge-based systems; KBS; logistics; work-in-progress; WIP; inventory management; resource allocation; resource reallocation; bottlenecks. (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:ids:injleg:v:2:y:2009:i:1:p:1-22 Access Statistics for this article More articles in International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalisation from Inderscience Enterprises Ltd |
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