Development of an NFC-Based Tracking System for Production, Inventory, and Maintenance in Manufacturing
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https://doi.org/10.24203/szrcag71Keywords:
NFC, Production Control, Inventory Management, Industry 4.0, Circular EconomyAbstract
This paper presents the development, implementation, and evaluation of a computational system for integrating production control, inventory management, and maintenance operations in a manufacturing company using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. The proposed solution leverages NFC tags as a core element to ensure real-time tracking of products and components throughout the manufacturing process. The system architecture consists of NFC tags for product identification, a custom mobile application for data acquisition, and a centralized database for storage and analysis. The system workflow enables operators to register, monitor, and update the status of products using mobile devices, enhancing traceability, efficiency, and data accuracy. The solution was validated in a real-world manufacturing environment through functional tests and a System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire, which yielded an average usability score of 72.08, indicating a good level of user satisfaction. These results demonstrate the feasibility, usability, and practical benefits of the proposed system, which contributes to the digital transformation of industrial operations and aligns with Industry 4.0 principles.
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