OAT Equipment Tracking

Capital equipment is essential to service, manufacturing and distribution operations. Managing these complex assets so that they are readily available at the point of use can be labor-intensive and error prone. For service providers in Healthcare, Aviation, Utilities and Transportation, the cost of tracking equipment is not just related to the value of the asset, but how often it is needed. A missing wheelchair or infusion pump can compromise patient care. A missing towbar or test kit can result in flight delays. For complex manufacturers such as those in Aerospace and Industrial Equipment, production equipment and tooling is highly-specialized, single-sourced and difficult to replace. Misplaced or out-of-spec equipment can derail a production schedule.

RFID automates and error-proofs equipment tracking processes, resulting in:

• Increased Asset Utilization
• Automated Tracking of Equipment Maintenance, Calibration and Sterilization
• Decreased Risk of Safety and Compliance Incidents
• Improved Operational Efficiency

Where Does RFID-enabled Equipment Tracking Provide the Most Benefit?

The table below describes the most common tool tracking scenarios, by industry and functional area.

Industry	Functional Area(s)	Equipment Tracked	RFID Application	Benefits
Aerospace & Defense	Manufacturing Overhaul Maintenance	Service and Test Equipment	Automating Check-in/Check Out, real-time location of maintenance equipment	Improved Turnaround Time, Minimized Risk of Safety Issues from Using Out-of-Spec Equipment
Healthcare	Hospitals and Primary Care Providers, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Laboratories	Medical Equipment and Lab Equipment	Automating Check-in/Check Out, real-time location of medical and lab equipment	Improved Efficiency, Reduced Asset Inventory, Minimized Risk of Safety Issues from Using Non-Sterilized or Uncalibrated Equipment
Industrial and Farm Equipment Aerospace & Defense	Manufacturing	Production and Test Equipment	Automating Check-in/Check-out, location and maintenance status of high-value production and test equipment	Meeting production deadlines and contractual commitments Improved Asset Utilization Reduction in spares inventory, expedite costs
Oil and Gas	Exploration & Production	Asset Tracking - E&P Tooling and Equipment	Automating Check-in/Check-out, location and maintenance status of high-value exploration, production and test equipment	Improved asset utilization Improved production efficiency and compliance Reduction in spares inventory, expedite costs

 

OAT enabled an Aerospace OEM to automate the control, calibration and maintenance of production equipment, resulting in higher productivity and reducing capital asset outlays.

 

 

Features:

OAT Equipment Tracking Enables:

• Accurate Asset Management: Real-time status of equipment location & maintenance status
• Process Improvement: Instant alerts drive proactive maintenance and sourcing
• Integration: Built-in interfaces for ERP, Program Management, WMS, Asset Management and MRO systems.
• Device Independence: Flexible configuration can incorporate mixed environments with barcode, RFID, RTLS and other sensors

Learn More:

RFID and RTLS Tool Tracking: Deployment Tips
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