Improvement of Quality Management System through DX of Tool Management: Case Study
Over 600 tools managed centrally with RFID, significantly reducing operational burden!
At Yutaka Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the development and manufacturing of electrical components for railway vehicles prioritize quality and safety, establishing a high-level quality management system. They strictly manage the usage and calibration status of over 600 tools and measuring instruments, and have begun exploring tool management utilizing RFID technology to further enhance quality. Challenges Before Implementation Workload Associated with Calibration Management Although the management and recording of calibration deadlines for measuring instruments like calipers are thorough, the workload was high. Difficulty in Understanding Usage Status While an asset management ledger is maintained, there were no records of usage, making it difficult to grasp the inventory status. Lack of Transparency in Usage History The frequency of use at the individual item level could not be aggregated, leaving the effective utilization of assets unclear. Features of the Implemented System By utilizing RFID technology, tools and measuring instruments equipped with IC tags can be registered for checkout and return simply by touching them to a reader. By registering calibration deadlines in the system, a warning is displayed on the screen when an attempt is made to check out an expired measuring instrument, preventing misuse in advance. This has enabled more precise quality management without increasing the workload.
- Company:TAKAYA Corporation
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