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Approved material flow, physical barrier-controlled RFID gate.

In the project implemented at Bosch's combi boiler production thermotechnology factory in Manisa, kit trolleys prepared according to work orders were released to production in a controlled manner. The project was carried out to guarantee the transition of only approved kit trolleys to production at the warehouse exit.

Sector
Home Appliances
Location
Manisa
Year
2021
Scope
Software and Integration
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Customer and Context

Warehouse exit control in combi boiler production

In the project implemented at Bosch's combi boiler production thermotechnology factory in Manisa, kit trolleys prepared according to work orders were released to production in a controlled manner.

The project was carried out to guarantee the transition of only approved kit trolleys to production at the warehouse exit.

Needs / Problems

Incorrect material outputs and manual control difficulties

Only approved kit trolleys matching the relevant work order were supposed to leave for production. Conducting this control manually carried the risk of incorrect or unapproved trolleys passing to production, resulting in material and production errors. A reliable control structure that could physically block transition at the warehouse exit was needed.

  • 01Unapproved Material TransitionThe risk of unverified or incomplete kit trolleys being sent out to production without work order validation.
  • 02Lack of Physical ControlInability to physically block transition in cases where software control alone is insufficient.
Solution

Barrier control with RFID gate validation

RFID read/write heads positioned at the warehouse exit enabled the release of kit trolleys prepared according to work orders. To make this control physically possible, a barrier system was installed at the warehouse entry and exit. The application, communicating bi-directionally with the warehouse management system, scanned the RFID tags of incoming kit trolleys, queried the system, and allowed only approved trolleys to exit.

01

Preparation & Labeling

The kit trolley prepared according to the work order is identified by the metal RFID tag on it.

02

RFID Gate Scan

The trolley approaching the warehouse exit barrier is scanned by the RFID gate.

03

Bi-directional Query

The SCADA application queries the read RFID code from the warehouse management system.

04

Barrier Opening

When exit approval is received, SCADA opens the barrier, allowing the kit trolley to pass.

Technology / Equipment Used

RFID access control and SCADA architecture

HARDWARE

RFID-on-Metal Tags

700 specialized RFID tags performing with high efficiency on the metal surfaces of kit trolleys.

AUTOMATION

RFID Read/Write Heads

Industrial RFID reader hardware positioned at the warehouse entrance and exit gates.

CONTROL

Barrier Access System

Barrier integration physically blocking the transition of unauthorized kit trolleys.

SOFTWARE

C# SCADA Application

Main software validating RFID scans with the warehouse management system and managing barriers.

Integrations

Warehouse Management and SAP Integration

The application communicates bi-directionally with the warehouse management system and operates integrated with SAP. RFID tags of incoming kit trolleys are read to query the system, exit approval is granted through this integration, and records are sent to SAP.

SAP ERP IntegrationKit trolley exit approvals and material movements are instantly synchronized and recorded in the SAP system.
Benefits / Results

Physical assurance and zero material errors

Approved Material Flow

Accuracy is ensured by allowing only work-order-validated kit trolleys to pass to production at the warehouse exit.

Physical Barrier Security

Thanks to the barrier system, the transition of unapproved kit trolleys is completely blocked physically.

Instant Decision Making

Bi-directional integration with the warehouse management system enabled transition decisions without delays.

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