Case Study ID:

CS003 - Custom Solution - Weight Verification

Industry:

Automotive

Business:

Auto parts manufacturer

Objective:

Improve quality control in the packing process to insure that items are packed in the correctly labeled carton.

Solution:

To verify that the proper parts are packaged into a carton, a solution measuring the weight of the parts as they are placed in cartons was developed. Manufactured parts are transported to the packing station for inspection before being placed into shipping cartons. The operator hand applies preprinted labels to the carton prior to placing it on a scale. The weight is sent via RS232 to a database containing characteristic information about the parts. The barcode is scanned and the Part number data is transmitted to the PC for a comparison between the carton weight and the part. If the weight is within the specified range assigned to the part number, the operator receives an audible signal to ship the product. If an error message is recieved, the carton is removed from the scale for re-inspection.

Benefits Achieved:

The recording of accurate weight information ensures the proper part is shipped to the customer and that the correct shipping charges are applied. A reduction in returned parts was realized.