Advances in Manufacturing ›› 2014, Vol. 2 ›› Issue (2): 106-120.doi: 10.1007/s40436-014-0053-6

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Intelligent and integrated RFID (II-RFID) system for improving traceability in manufacturing

Ke-Sheng Wang1,2   

  1. 1. Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200072,People’s Republic of China
    2. Knowledge Discovery Laboratory, Department of Production and Quality Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway
  • 收稿日期:2013-12-12 修回日期:2014-01-14 出版日期:2014-06-28 发布日期:2014-02-11
  • 通讯作者: e-mail: kesheng.wang@ntnu.no
  • 作者简介:e-mail: kesheng.wang@ntnu.no

Intelligent and integrated RFID (II-RFID) system for improving traceability in manufacturing

Ke-Sheng Wang1,2   

  1. 1. Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200072,People’s Republic of China
    2. Knowledge Discovery Laboratory, Department of Production and Quality Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway
  • Received:2013-12-12 Revised:2014-01-14 Online:2014-06-28 Published:2014-02-11
  • Contact: e-mail: kesheng.wang@ntnu.no
  • About author:e-mail: kesheng.wang@ntnu.no

摘要: In the wake of globalization, many modern manufacturing companies in Norway have come under intense pressure caused by increased competition, stricter government regulation, and customer demand for higher value at low cost in a short time. Manufacturing companies need traceability, which means a real-time view into their production processes and operations. Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology enables manufacturing companies to gain instant traceability and visibility because it handles manufactured goods, materials and processes transparently. RFID has become an important driver in
manufacturing and supply chain activities. However, there is still a challenge in effectively deploying RFID in manufacturing. This paper describes the importance for Norwegian manufacturing companies to implement RFID technology, and shows how the intelligent and integrated RFID (II-RFID) system, which has been developed in the Knowledge Discovery Laboratory of Norwegian University of Science and Technology, provides instant traceability
and visibility into manufacturing processes. It supports the Norwegian manufacturing industries survive  and thrive in global competition. The future research work will focus on the field of RFID data mining to support decision-making process in manufacturing.

关键词: Radio frequency identification (RFID) , Intelligent manufacturing , Traceability , Visibility , System integration, Intelligent decision support systems

Abstract: In the wake of globalization, many modern manufacturing companies in Norway have come under intense pressure caused by increased competition, stricter government regulation, and customer demand for higher value at low cost in a short time. Manufacturing companies need traceability, which means a real-time view into their production processes and operations. Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology enables manufacturing companies to gain instant traceability and visibility because it handles manufactured goods, materials and processes transparently. RFID has become an important driver in
manufacturing and supply chain activities. However, there is still a challenge in effectively deploying RFID in manufacturing. This paper describes the importance for Norwegian manufacturing companies to implement RFID technology, and shows how the intelligent and integrated RFID (II-RFID) system, which has been developed in the Knowledge Discovery Laboratory of Norwegian University of Science and Technology, provides instant traceability
and visibility into manufacturing processes. It supports the Norwegian manufacturing industries survive  and thrive in global competition. The future research work will focus on the field of RFID data mining to support decision-making process in manufacturing.

Key words: Radio frequency identification (RFID) , Intelligent manufacturing , Traceability , Visibility , System integration, Intelligent decision support systems