Tool Management Using RFID. Presented By: Dean Perry ToolHound Inc.

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2 Tool Management Using RFID Presented By: Dean Perry ToolHound Inc.

3 Agenda Pain points Basics of tool inventory management Tool & equipment identification What to look for in system? Benefits / ROI Q & A

4 Pain Points Increased labor costs Due to wasted time Increased liability Increased inventory costs Due to theft, hoarding, stock-outs and excess inventory Due to poorly maintained equipment

5 The Solution A computerized tool management system that uses bar codes and / or RFID tags to mark and identify tools, equipment and consumables

6 Tool Management Software Track tools, equipment and consumables Multi-location Inventory Check Out / Return Maintenance Tracking Automated Replenishment Rental Billing

7 The Basics Two primary questions What is it Where is it

8 What is it? Part Number Description Type of asset Serialized Bulk Consumable

9 What is It? Part Number Description Drill, Hammer, Cordless, ½, 36V Type of asset Serialized

10 What is It?

11 Where is it? Warehouse Job site Personnel

12 Where is it?

13 Where is It?

14 Tool and Equipment Identification Adds to ROI by speeding up operations and adding more accuracy Two primary technologies Bar Code & RFID

15 Bar Code Inexpensive Need line of site to read Can only read one at a time Variety of materials and durability Can be printed on normal office printer

16 RFID Still much more expensive than bar code Do not need line of site to be read Can read multiple tags at once UHF sensitive to metal and liquids

17 RFID Tags Available in numerous formats to meet environmental requirements

18 Active Active vs. Passive Battery powered Can send own signal Limited life time Long read range Generally larger in size More expensive Easier to use for positioning Passive Powered by reader Cannot send own signal Extended life time Lesser read range Can be very small Less expensive Battery assisted passive tag fills the gap between the two

19 Aversion to Metal / Liquids These usually interfere with RF signal Less of an issue than it used to be Use of spacers can enhance signal Now you can even embed tags in metal

20 Attaching Tags Inside non-metallic

21 Attaching Tags With adhesive and shrink wrap

22 In metal Attaching Tags

23 Attaching Tags Smaller items and non-serialized items - bar codes - shelf labels - tags on bags or other containers

24 RFID Readers Fixed Mobile

25 Read Range Generally bigger is better Larger tag (antenna), longer read range Larger reader antenna, larger read range Mobile readers shorter range than fixed readers because of antenna size

26 Mobile Readers Smart hand held devices Touch screen Built-in bar code scanner and / or RFID reader Operate in real-time wirelessly WiFi or cellular Operate in batch mode

27 Mobile Readers

28 Mobile Readers

29 Fixed Readers Typically used with kiosks and portals Handle 2, 4 or more antenna Antenna Reader

30 Kiosk Combines a touch screen computer with RFID reader and antenna for self-service applications Great for unmanned tool rooms or after hours service

31 Open Portal Array of antenna catch direction of movement and record check outs or returns with no user intervention

32 Secure Portal Combines kiosk functionality with security features Man-trap restricts access to tool room Card reader required for entry

33 Vending Solutions Reader and antenna in the box Can determine what is left after the unit is closed and by elimination what has been taken or returned

34 Ford ToolLink

35 An effective system reduces.. Hoarding and theft Injuries and downtime due to poorly maintained tools and equipment Time spent waiting in line

36 An effective system reduces.. Time searching for assets Expenses due to stock outs Inventory carrying costs Obsolete inventory

37 Return On Investment Based on $500,000 inventory with annual $50,000 replacement budget and 50,000 transactions per year.

38 Q & A

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