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    From Raw Material to Finished Product

    Work in Process (WIP) tracking refers to tracking each item in production throughout the entire manufacturing process to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and traceability. 

    In many facilities, WIP tracking is still completed by hand, using spreadsheets and manual data entry; however, automated WIP tracking not only saves times and reduces errors, but it also provides real-time visibility into the flow of materials throughout production.

    The foundation for automated WIP tracking is reliable barcode reading.  Keep reading to learn about code reading solutions for WIP tracking or contact us to discuss your specific application. 

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    Benefits of Work in Process (WIP) Tracking
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    Increase Efficiency and Profitability

    Visibility into Every Step of the Process

    Tracking items from raw materials to finished products provides a wide variety of benefits including enabling manufacturers to:

    • Know the location and status of customer orders during production to ensure on-time shipment and delivery.
    • Track availability of raw materials inventory in real time to facilitate restocking and keep production levels on target.   
    • Accurately track scrapped or reworked parts to identify areas for process improvement. 
    • Track finished products back to the original materials for quick and accurate recall of defective products. 

    These, among other capabilities, enable manufacturers to increase profitability and remain competitive in their industries by increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and allowing for accurate, real-time identification of defects and bottlenecks. 

    Barcode Reading Solutions for WIP Tracking
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    Scan Received Goods and Raw Materials

    Track Inventory and Origin of Materials

    • A product's quality depends on the integrity of its parts, so tracking raw materials is critical. 
    • Scanning and tracking received goods and raw materials provides manufacturers with valuable data that can be used in case an issue is discovered during quality inspections or product recall.   
    • If a defect is identified with a particular part on a product, insight into the origin of the defective materials can help manufacturers isolate affected batches and prevent future defects. 
    • In addition to facilitating quality control and recalls, tracking incoming goods also enables better inventory management to ensure necessary parts are restocked in a timely manner.
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    Track Components Throughout Production

    Improve Efficiency and Reduce Waste

    • Tracking individual components throughout product helps manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce waste, and achieve lean manufacturing goals. 
    • For example, manufacturers can easily determine which parts are scrapped most often and where the waste is occurring.  This allows manufacturers to identify solutions to reduce waste and analyze the success of those solutions over time. 
    • Scanning components and products at each stage of production also enables manufacturers to track the time between each stage to identify and reduce bottlenecks in production and facilitate staffing and resource allocation.  
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    ABR 7000 barcode reader scans 1D and 2D codes on boxes
    Verify Shipments Prior to Delivery

    Ensure Accurate, Timely Order Fulfillment

    • Accurate and timely shipments are critical. Missed ship dates, incorrect, or incomplete orders can cause delays throughout the supply chain and decrease customer satisfaction.
    • Order, shipping, and tracking information is embedded in separate 1D and 2D barcodes printed every box in a shipment. This information must be verified before the boxes are loaded onto a pallet and the shipment leaves the facility.
    • Algorithms programmed into the barcode reader locate each barcode, extract the data, and verify that the barcodes match the criteria established during inspection setup. 
    • This information is then sent over an Ethernet connection to the management system which records the data.
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    ABR Series imager based barcode reader
    ABR Series

    Imager-Based 1D and 2D Barcode Reader

    Los lectores de códigos de barras de la serie ABR 7000 ofrecen una capacidad de decodificación superior y están disponibles en forma compacta, resoluciones múltiples y una amplia gama de opciones de lentes.

    • Los lectores de códigos de barras ABR 7000 proporcionan funciones avanzadas que incluyen una distancia de lectura y un campo de visión extendidos, iluminación avanzada, una variedad de distancias focales (incluido el enfoque automático) y la capacidad de vincular varios lectores. 
    • Potente capacidad de decodificación para leer incluso códigos 1D y 2D difíciles, incluidos DPM y códigos de bajo contraste
    • Configuración rápida con botones pulsadores integrados o una PC con Barcode Manager, el software operativo gratuito de Banner 
    • Iluminación LED integrada y ajuste de enfoque fácil en un paquete para la máxima flexibilidad de aplicación
    • Las opciones de lentes versátiles están disponibles para simplificar la configuración, incluyendo un enfoque automático ajustable por software que se adapta fácilmente a los cambios en la distancia de lectura
    • Las opciones de comunicación de fábrica incluyen Ethernet o USB para la integración en la planta
    • Interfaz de servidor web incorporado para monitorear imágenes y estadísticas en cualquier red
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    iVu BCR Series

    Imager-Based 1D and 2D Barcode Reader

    Los lectores de códigos de barras de la serie iVu BCR combinan potentes capacidades de decodificación con facilidad de uso para resolver aplicaciones de trazabilidad desafiantes. Estos lectores de códigos de barras versátiles están disponibles con una variedad de opciones de lentes, iluminación e interfaz de usuario. 

    • Lee una amplia gama de códigos de barras 1D y 2D, incluidos códigos dañados, distorsionados y otros códigos difíciles de leer
    • Capaz de leer múltiples códigos de barras en cualquier orientación en una sola inspección     
    • Configure, gestione y supervise las inspecciones mediante una pantalla táctil integrada, una pantalla táctil remota o una interfaz de PC
    • Los protocolos de comunicación serial y Ethernet simplifican la integración de dispositivos y permiten la recopilación de datos IIoT
    • Carcasa resistente con clasificación IP67 ideal para espacios reducidos y entornos industriales
    • Numerosas opciones de iluminación integradas simplifican la instalación y optimizan el contraste
    • Lentes intercambiables, que incluyen una amplia gama de opciones estándar y de montura C para satisfacer las necesidades de cualquier aplicación

     

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    TCNM Series Imager Based Barcode Reader

    TCNM Series

    Laser-Based 1D Barcode Scanner

    Capaz de decodificar más de una docena de símbolos de código de barras lineales usados comúnmente, el escáner de código de barras TCNM proporciona velocidades de lectura rápidas, gran profundidad de campo y alta resolución.

    • Lee más de una docena de los códigos de barras lineales más comunes
    • Completa de 500 a 1,000 escaneos por segundo
    • Configuración esencial y operaciones de diagnóstico utilizando el botón SMART-TEACH y los LEDs indicadores
    • Un algoritmo de reconstrucción de código combina múltiples escaneos para reconstruir la información de códigos dañados
    • Software GeniusPlus para configuración de escáner de código de barras
    • Conecte varios escáneres juntos en una aplicación utilizando redes de múltiples cabezales
    • Robusta carcasa IP65

     

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