In this paper a technical solution to implement traceability by means of RFID technology in the paper industry is presented. One of the main problems in the production of packaging paper is linked to inbound quality controls and to the warehouse management of the supplied material (i.e. paper rolls). Moreover, during the production process, single paper rolls may remain unfinished, forcing to store the remainder for eventual successive manufactures. Therefore, it is necessary to implement a proper Warehouse Tracking System (WTS) that permits to manage the stockroom in a effective and quick way. The proposed technical solution consists in inserting an active RFID transponder within the hollow of the rolls, fixing and protecting it by means of a suitably configured light rubber case. The operator must only apply the case with a single move during transportation from supplier trucks to the warehouse and from the warehouse to the manufacturing facility and vice-versa. A feasibility and economical study addressed to the cost estimation of the management of a single handled paper roll has been provided to justify the adoption of the proposed solution.
Technical solutions for active RFID implementation in paper industry
BRAGLIA, MARCELLO;CARMIGNANI, GIONATA;
2007-01-01
Abstract
In this paper a technical solution to implement traceability by means of RFID technology in the paper industry is presented. One of the main problems in the production of packaging paper is linked to inbound quality controls and to the warehouse management of the supplied material (i.e. paper rolls). Moreover, during the production process, single paper rolls may remain unfinished, forcing to store the remainder for eventual successive manufactures. Therefore, it is necessary to implement a proper Warehouse Tracking System (WTS) that permits to manage the stockroom in a effective and quick way. The proposed technical solution consists in inserting an active RFID transponder within the hollow of the rolls, fixing and protecting it by means of a suitably configured light rubber case. The operator must only apply the case with a single move during transportation from supplier trucks to the warehouse and from the warehouse to the manufacturing facility and vice-versa. A feasibility and economical study addressed to the cost estimation of the management of a single handled paper roll has been provided to justify the adoption of the proposed solution.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
