Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Tips for RFID Tool Tracking Deployments

A few deployment tips we've learned from RFID Tool Tracking deployments:

Before you get started: 
  1. Determine What Types of Tools Need to Be Tracked (hand tools, indirect materials, conveyances, right to use tooling)
  2. Figure Out Exactly What You Need to Know About the Tool (beyond its location)
  3. Know which Adjacent Processes are Impacted by Tool Tracking  (you may be able to gain additional efficiencies and/or secure additional budget for your project)
  4. Understand Whether Tracking Data Needs to be Shared With Your Enterprise Systems (ERP, MRO, Program Mgt, MMS, etc).  You may be able to use some of your enterprise systems budget as part of your project.

More details, and a tool tracking planning guide
RFID Tool Tracking guide