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Sandvik

Material transparency called for Sandvik to introduce an automated inbound processes with RFID.

For Sandvik, a global engineering group with vast product ranges for the construction industry, ensuring a continuous production flow is paramount. They eliminated production halts caused by material shortages, achieving full material transparency from the moment a delivery arrives at their factory.

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Challenge

Reactive Tracking and Manual Inefficiencies

Sandvik produces a diverse range of construction industry applications, relying on numerous raw material suppliers. Gaining real-time material transparency and control over inbound processes, including purchase orders and shipment statuses, was critical for production planning. Previously, shipment status was often gathered reactively, frequently after a delay had already occurred. This slow, manual inbound process was prone to errors and challenging to track, directly impacting production continuity and efficiency.

Since the raw materials are critical to a continuous production, real-time information on shipment status was crucial.

Benefits

Real-time Tracking of Inbound Shipments

Elimination of Shipment Errors

On-Time Notification of Delayed Shipments

Accurate Stock Levels

Outcome

The RFID implementation provided Sandvik with critical material transparency and eliminated production halts due to material shortages. This proactive system ensures real-time knowledge of inbound shipment status, allowing for efficient production planning and lower buffer stock levels.

Solution

RFID-Enabled Automated Inbound Processes

Sandvik implemented a Turck Vilant Systems RFID solution seamlessly integrated into their V10 ERP system. This robust system automates the entire inbound process, providing comprehensive material transparency:

  • RFID Label Generation at Source: For each purchase order, the system produces an RFID shipment label at the supplier’s facility, which accompanies the shipment.
  • Automated Inbound Registration: As shipments arrive at Sandvik’s factory, they pass through a Vilant RFID Smart Gate. This gate automatically reads the RFID label information and transmits it in real-time to the ERP system via the Track & Trace Middleware.
  • Comprehensive Data Capture: For shipments not passing through the main gate, mobile devices are used to register inbound materials.

This process eliminates the need for manual input of purchase order numbers or barcode scanning, ensuring 100% accurate order fulfillment upon arrival and establishing complete material transparency.

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