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rfid wireless vehicle management ( wvm ) systems. Thomas Tolman 12/7/09. I.D. System inc. WVM System Requirements. Asset Utilization Optimization Time Motion History Quick Work Assignment Communication Access Control Impact Sensing Unsafe Driving Warning System
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rfid wireless vehicle management (wvm) systems Thomas Tolman 12/7/09
WVM System Requirements • Asset Utilization Optimization • Time Motion History • Quick Work Assignment Communication • Access Control • Impact Sensing • Unsafe Driving Warning System • Planning and Maintenance Integration • Control
System Capabilities (Human automation) • Peak Vehicle Utilization Data • Unique Metrics on Operator Activities • Graphical Facility Map with Real Time location and Vehicle Movement Play Back • 2 Way Text messaging for Real Time Control of Manual Material Handling Vehicles • Onboard Database of Driver Training Authorization • Impact sensing with Visual, Audio, text, Email or graphical warning generation • Wireless Remote Lockout of Broken or Unsafe Equipment
RFID at Wal-Mart • Personnel • Asset management • Pallet tags from suppliers
Return On Inventment “While we will not divulge the exact return on investment in the VMS,” said the Wal-Mart supply chain executive, “Suffice to say we have found it well worthwhile to invest further in this technology.” I.D. Systems reports that clients derive benefits usually with a quick 8-12 month return on their investment.
References • http://www.id-systems.com/ • Trade Journal Emeraldinsight.com