RFID-enabled gateway product service system for collaborative manufacturing alliances

George Q Huang, T Qu, Michael J Fang, Alan N Bramley

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Abstract

This paper discusses innovative "Plug-and-Play" scalable gateways using RFID devices and establishing a Gateway Product Service System (GPSS) framework for cost-effective deployment of RFID-enabled manufacturing solutions. A unique contribution is that the GPSS overcomes "three high problems", namely high cost, high risk and high level of technical skills through a shift from individual investments in RFID devices and skills to common sharing of real-time visibility and traceability services among manufacturing alliance members. This approach substantially reduces start-up investment costs, reduces level of required specialist skills, speeds up installation processes and streamlines maintenance services, and improves sustainable success of RFID adopted projects.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)465-468
Number of pages4
JournalCIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology
Volume60
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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