Extronics iRFID500 Track and Trace use case
- 1. SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED. TRACK AND TRACE USE CASE iRFID500 & Passive RFID
- 2. SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED.SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED. 2. OVERVIEW An Oil & Gas customer wanted a way to reduce the time they spent searching for items during turnaround periods Turnarounds are pre-planned shutdowns wherein an entire process unit of an industrial plant is taken off stream for an extended period for revamp and/or renewal. • They require the movement of a large number of replacement parts and tools • Very expensive • Result in lost production and costs can run into millions • Direct costs for the labour, tools, heavy equipment, materials used, accommodation, helicopter flights • Major scheduled plant outages are highly intense, chaotic, and stressful They are a significant portion of a plant's yearly maintenance budget and can affect the company's bottom line if mismanaged.
- 3. SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED.SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED. 3. THE PROBLEM The problem is a simple one and affects all businesses across the planet: items cannot be located, and this results in delays to work being carried out. Although a simple problem the loss of one item can have a knock-on effect with multiple jobs being delayed and large costs being incurred. Where Did I Put That Blowout Preventer?
- 4. SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED.SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED. 4. THE SOLUTION: RFID TRACKING All required items are tagged with a passive RFID tag This RFID tag allows you to track them through the entire supply chain Items can be easily collated into appropriate packaging, which is also tagged – so you can quickly identify where the needed item is. Reusable Tag Big Reusable TagTag For Life Disposable Label Tag
- 5. SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED.SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED. 5. RFID tagging and integration with an appropriate software solution - be confident that the correct items to complete a job have been packaged. The items can then be scanned out of the warehouse and scanned onto the rig. Once on the rig, the items can be associated with a particular laydown area in the software application Engineers know where to find the required items to complete their task.
- 6. SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED.SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED. 6. SUPPLY CHAIN – TURNAROUND LOGISTICS PATH Warehouse Laydown Areas
- 7. SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED.SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED. 7. MOCK UP OF EXAMPLE RECORD
- 8. SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED.SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED. 8. SOLUTION COMPONENTS Tags • Come in multiple shapes and sizes – Extronics iTAG500 range Readers • Handheld and fixed – Extronics iRFID range Printers • Available from various vendors. Sato & Toshiba are qualified for use with iTAG500 tags Network • Connects your readers to your ERP system – Extronics iWAP range Software • Provided by the customer, such as SAP Business Suite, IBM Maximo, or MobileView
- 9. SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED.SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED. 9. HOW IT WORKS ERP System Smartphone or tablet Network Switch Printer iRFID500 UHF iTAG500
- 10. SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED.SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED. 10. BENEFITS Reduce search times • Track assets around your site Reduce costs • Fewer replacement items needed Streamline processes to improve efficiency • Once you have a better picture you can improve processes Record maintenance history • The worker can scan the tag for life and see the full history of that item and also be sure he is working on the correct item. Updating records can be done immediately, saving time Easily access work instructions • Automatically bring up work instructions on items which are scanned, to ensure compliance with work standards See and act on business analytics • Get a better picture of quantities, location, usage
- 11. SMART, SAFE, AND CONNECTED. Thank you. If you would like further information, please get in touch via info@extronics.com or call us on +44 845 277 5000