Flexible Automation and Integrated Manufacturing 1994

ISBN Print: 978-1-56700-018-4

DEVELOPMENT OF A MATERIAL TRACKING STRATEGY FOR AN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

DOI: 10.1615/FAIM1994.50
pages 43-55

Abstract

This paper reports on the development of a material tracking plan for a prototype production facility that demonstrates computer integrated manufacturing of shelf-stable food products for both military and civilian markets. A material tracking strategy that utilizes backwards tracking of time coded production events is designed. Such a design enables a trace from finished product back through key production operations to the raw ingredients used in manufacture. Hardware and software requirements for the implementation of the plan are also addressed.