Radio-frequency identification traceability system implementation in the packaging section of an industrial company

Gomes, Hermenegildo; Navio, Francisco; Gaspar, Pedro Dinis; Soares, V.N.G.J.; Caldeira, J.M.L.P.

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Radio-frequency identification traceability system implementation in the packaging section of an industrial company

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dc.contributor.author	Gomes, Hermenegildo
dc.contributor.author	Navio, Francisco
dc.contributor.author	Gaspar, Pedro Dinis
dc.contributor.author	Soares, V.N.G.J.
dc.contributor.author	Caldeira, J.M.L.P.
dc.date.accessioned	2023-12-06T12:57:03Z
dc.date.available	2023-12-06T12:57:03Z
dc.date.issued	2023
dc.description.abstract	In recent years, radio-frequency identification (RFID) has aroused significant interest from industry and academia. This demand comes from the technology’s evolution, marked by a reduction in size, cost, and enhanced efficiency, making it increasingly accessible for diverse applications. This manuscript presents a case study of the implementation of an RFID traceability system in the packaging section of an industrial company that produces test equipment for the automotive wiring industries. The study presents the proposal and execution of a prototype asset-tracking system utilising RFID technology, designed to be adaptable and beneficial for various industrial settings. The experiments were carried out within the company’s shop-floor environment, alongside the existing barcode system, with the primary objective of evaluating and comparing the proposed solution. The test results demonstrate a significant enhancement in production efficiency, with substantial optimization achieved. The time required for asset identification and tracking was significantly reduced, resulting in an average time of approximately 43.62 s and an approximate 3.627% improvement in the time required to read the test sample of assets when compared to the barcode system. This successful implementation highlights the potential of RFID technology in improving operations, reducing working time, and enhancing traceability within industrial production processes.	pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citation	GOMES, Hermenegildo [et al.] (2023) - Radio-frequency identification traceability system implementation in the packaging section of an industrial company. Applied Sciences. 13, 12943. DOI: 10.3390/app132312943	pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi	10.3390/app132312943	pt_PT
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/8717
dc.language.iso	eng	pt_PT
dc.peerreviewed	yes	pt_PT
dc.publisher	MDPI	pt_PT
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/	pt_PT
dc.subject	Industry 4.0	pt_PT
dc.subject	Radio-frequency identification (RFID)	pt_PT
dc.subject	Ttraceability	pt_PT
dc.subject	Automotive industry	pt_PT
dc.title	Radio-frequency identification traceability system implementation in the packaging section of an industrial company	pt_PT
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oaire.citation.issue	23	pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage	12943	pt_PT
oaire.citation.title	Applied Sciences	pt_PT
oaire.citation.volume	13	pt_PT
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