RFID makes production and logistics processes highly transparent
RFID Solutions from Turck and Turck Vilant Systems
Turnkey RFID solutions
Besides the RFID tags that can be attached to or embedded in the RTI to be identified, a turnkey RFID solution typically consists of the RFID reader points and their antennas, RFID server applications for data analysis, system monitoring and maintenance, including an integration layer to support the most common business systems such as ERP and WMS, integration with the customer's back-end system, and an implementation plan.
Turck can cover the complete range for turnkey RFID solutions through its subsidiary Turck Vilant Systems TVS. TVS has been designing and implementing turnkey RFID system solutions including its own middleware and ERP integration for intralogistics, asset tracking and inventory management for 20 years.
Coupled with Turck's many years of experience with RFID for production control, both companies offer complete solutions, which cover the entire supply and production chain – from the supplier to production right through to shipping.
Five phases to success
Phase 1
An RFID project with Turck Vilant Systems is divided into five phases. The first phase of the project is about developing an understanding of the customer's needs and familiarizing the customer with RFID. The starting point for customer engagement is the site survey to obtain an expert analysis of the customer's plans and processes. Based on the site survey, the expert prepares a proposal on how RFID technology can be deployed and where the ROI might be. These services are free of charge for the customer.
Phase 2
In the second phase, specific RFID feasibility studies will then be conducted. For customers with no experience with RFID, this starts with a proof of concept. This means that RFID equipment is tested at the customer's site to ensure that tags, readers or applications will work in the intended application.
Phase 3
In the third phase, everything is prepared for the rollout in a pilot project. Before it is put into operation across the board, the RFID system is tested on a production line or plant. The customer's use of the system can help uncover sources of error that may not have been previously considered.
Phase 4
Rollout and commissioning take place in the fourth phase. The customer installs the RFID readers, with a Turck Vilant Systems technician on site to set up the software and make sure everything works correctly. All processes are tested live and customer employees are trained, optionally in English, French, German, Swedish or Finnish.
Phase 5
The fifth phase is started once the system is ready for operation – the support. Continuous system operation must be guaranteed, around the clock – even during holiday periods. Turck Vilant Systems meets this customer expectation and provides worldwide service and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
White paper: “Reusable container management in real time”
The white paper details how enormous potential savings can be achieved by using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to manage RTI pools. It also discusses the various identification technologies that can be used to uniquely assign RTIs – and which ones are best suited for specific application scenarios.
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