Computer Integrated manufacturing using RFID based RTLS system to improve production of plastic bumper

Abstract
Flow of material is one of the key elements
of manufacturing process that facilitates in
determining possible risk and challenges to
improve the production and manufacturing
sustainability. RFID based RTLs system has
been used within production of plastic
bumpers. It supports projects manager to
monitor multiple tasks at the same time that
reduce the risks of failure of any activity.
SPSS statistics tool has been used to
analyzing the collection of data and
information that upsurge the production and
effectiveness of a system. RFID based
RTLS system antennas tend to read the
information from the tags that are numeric
based that gives details of the exact bumpers
that were ordered by a customer. On getting
a positive result on the implementation of
this system, the company expanded its
solution to all industry locations worldwide.
Prior to this implementation, the company
found it challenging in tracking the location
of every bumper.
Key words: RFID based RTLs, plastic
bumper and discrete distribution of cycle
times
1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction
In this age of the Internet of Things (IoT)
digital transformation is increasingly
revolutionizing the functionalities at all
industries of various sectors. With time
digitalization has shown a significant change
in the automotive sector. The integration of
modern IT technologies helps in meeting
high-quality product demand. The
automotive industry faces an unprecedented
amount of competition and it is highly
essential to make use of lean technology for
developing products that help the business to
stay ahead of its competition. Innovation is
synonymous with this industry. Radio
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Computer Integrated manufacturing using RFID based RTLS system to improve
production of plastic bumper
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Frequency Identification (RFID) is a part of
one such innovation.
1.2 Background
The automobile industry is facing new
challenges every day with new and
improved versions of modern technology.
The manufacturing process is going through
a major and dynamic change to meet the rise
in demand and product variations. Radio
Frequency Identification Systems (RFID) is
a part of automotive technology that helps to
identify various objects and data through
radio waves. The implication of this
technology is not new in this line of business
industry and most commonly used to
increase efficiency and performance. Big
automobile firms such as Audi and BMW
have adopted this technology for identifying
and tracking their vehicles. Cars that are
manufactured with the implication of RFID
and other innovative technology tend to be
in high demand.
1.3 Research Aim
The aim of this research is to understand the
impact of using this technology (RFIP) in
the construction process of car bumpers and
to propose a model that helps to assess the
impact of this technology on the production
activity.
1.4 Research Objective
With the increase in digital transformation,
Industry 4.0 is ruling to add innovation in
the automobile industry. The major idea is to
shift to using such modern IT systems for
meeting the challenges and staying as per
the changing trend in business globally.
There are still a lot of industries that have
not made a shift to this change for not
having a suitable budget. The research work
is based on the implementation of modern
technology for the manufacturing process in
manufacturing car bumpers. The objective
of this study is to identify the possibilities
and advantages of using RFID based RTLS
system in the manufacturing process in the
automobile industry and provide more
knowledge for efficient production.
1.5 Research hypothesis
H0: Implementation of RFID based RTLS
system has no significant relationship in
improving the manufacturing process
H1: Implementation of RFID based RTLS
system has a significant relationship in
improving the manufacturing process
1.6 Problem Statement
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The research has helped to identify the
challenges that are involved with the
implication of the RFID based RTLS
system. The consideration of this research
theory should be considered for working on
the findings related to the subject.
1.7 Significance of Research
The significance of the research is to
provide practitioners with the details that
help to understand the production process
and how implementing RTLS system can
help in improving the accuracy [3]. This
research would help to provide a model that
helps in assessing the impact of RFID. It has
helped to provide empirical insights related
to the impact of this technology in the
production line but also in the logistics and
operations related to the automotive
industry.
2. Literature Review
Globally the automotive industry is one
competitive industry. There are ample of
choices available to the customer that makes
one company compete with another by
competitively keeping the prices and
reducing the profit margin to its limit. Due
to globalization and technology
development, the competition has become
fierce. Chinese car manufacturing
companies are well known for pushing the
limit and competing with the major car
dealers in the market while challenging the
traditional business model. An automobile
professional is well aware of the challenges
that arise during the production process of a
vehicle [5]. Manufacturers are known to
constantly invest in the business for
increasing productivity while making use of
the minimum amount of assets. Automation
faces challenges from time to time. The
success of automation does not occur easily.
It requires years of hard work, investment
while adapting to the latest technology for
the industry to grow [2]. RFID is a
technology that is emerging in today’s
technology system that helps in providing
accurate and timely reports to manage the
operation of a vehicle. It helps in assembling
automobile parts. Plastal is a famous
company in Sweden that is known for
supplying exterior plastic components for
vehicles, such as bumpers that are found in
the front and back of a cab. Volvo car is one
of the most famous customers of PAGO.
PAGO is known to deliver 1600 types of
various plastic parts [5].
PAGO uses RFID to the bumpers.
Implementation of this RFID based RTLS
system helps in reducing the risk factor
related to storage, tracing vehicles and other
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