Open AccessModular Configuration of an RFID-based Hybrid Control Architecture for a Situational Shop Floor Control
Author(s) -
Gunther Reinhart,
Philipp Englehardt
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
industrial and systems engineering review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2329-0188
DOI - 10.37266/iser.2013v1i1.pp31-39
Subject(s) - modular design , context (archaeology) , control (management) , automotive industry , radio frequency identification , architecture , computer science , business , manufacturing engineering , process management , engineering , computer security , operating system , art , paleontology , artificial intelligence , visual arts , biology , aerospace engineering
Nowadays, producing companies act in a turbulent environment, which is caused by the globalization of the economy and the continuous shift from seller markets to buyer markets. One central aspect is the demand for customized products at short delivery times and reasonable costs. In this context, shop floor control becomes more and more important and therefore, the complexity of its purposes increases. However, current shop floor information, which is indispensable for a targeted execution of these purposes, is often not available. The RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology enables an adequate and situational shop floor control. Since the integration and capabilities of RFID depends on specific framework conditions (e.g. forms of organization), an approach for a modular configuration of an RFID-based hybrid control architecture, that separates control efforts into centralized and decentralized control elements, is motivated. Finally, this approach could be implemented to a use case of a German automotive seat supplier.