The impact of introducing RFID patrol system into rolling mill manufacturing: an empirical study on maintenance management

摘要

The high level of capital and technically sophisticated equipment in rolling mill plant places greater pressure constantly on the management team. This makes the maintenance function an important part of such an organisation. The reliable execution of maintenance planned policies will influence the maintenance quality. This paper describes a hand-held Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) RFID patrol system. Results of introducing the RFID patrol system shows it helps the rolling mill plant reduce patrol man-hours up to 42%, reduce supplementary materials cost up to 20% and avoid leave out inspection items on patrol.